Maritime and Inland Waterways

Thanks to the EU Space Programme, authorities and maritime operators can rely on three different types of satellite data that allow them to see, navigate and communicate. Copernicus provides the near real-time data needed to evaluate the state of the sea, currents and temperature. Moreover, the Copernicus Maritime Surveillance Service allows for vessel monitoring even at night thanks its capability to produce Synthetic Aperture Radar images. Galileo’s accurate signals make navigation easier and more reliable; and satcom data ensures uninterrupted communications – even in the open seas.

Maritime and Inland Waterways In Action

cargo ship on the sea at sunset

Another step for maritime safe navigation using EGNOS

The EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime users (ESMAS) can be now fully exploited by users with type-approved equipment developed according to the recently published IEC-61108-7 Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Standard for Shipborne Receivers.  
 

Learn what sets the Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) apart from other GNSS augmentation services.

Have you met HAS?

The Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) celebrates its successful first year setting this Galileo service apart from other GNSS augmentation services and is poised to meet the rising demand for high-precision global navigation services.
The Cassini Challenge is looking for innovative, space-based solutions and ideas ready to help solve some of today’s most pressing issues.

Challenge accepted

The CASSINI Challenges competition is looking for innovative, space-based solutions ready to help solve some of today’s most pressing issues.

2023 was an eventful year for EUSPA thanks to milestones such as the EU SST takeover or the implementation of Galileo HAS

The 12 Days of EU Space

It’s the last month of the year, which can only mean one thing: time for EUSPA’s annual recap.

EU Space Week, happening now in Seville, is putting the spotlight on Europe’s dynamic – and rapidly growing – space sector

EU Space Week kicks off in Seville

EU Space Week, happening now in Seville, is putting the spotlight on Europe’s dynamic – and rapidly growing – space sector, with over 3,000 participants both online and onsite.

Fast Facts

90%
of maritime receivers are EGNOS-enabled and 30% are Galileo-enabled.
15,000
fishing vessels are equipped with a GNSS-based device providing data to fishery authorities in the EU.
100%
of SOLAS Merchant Vessels are using GNSS.

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Maritime and Inland Waterways R&D projects