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We’re often asked whether medium-resolution #satelliteimagery is detailed enough to deliver meaningful insights, especially when monitoring vessels on the high seas. The answer is a clear yes. SynMax’s maritime domain awareness platform, #Theia, detects, attributes, and tracks tens of thousands of vessels every day across more than 25 million km2 of ocean imagery. A driving force behind Theia’s development is our commitment to making a meaningful impact in the fight against illegal, unregulated, and unreported (#IUU) fishing. Vessels actively engaged in #fishing can be readily identified in the imagery. Theia’s advanced AI continues to track them—even when AIS is turned off or spoofed. By automatically storing all imagery of detected vessels, Theia builds a powerful historical archive of geolocated and time-stamped evidence— an essential tool in combating #IUUfishing worldwide. Visit our website https://hubs.li/Q03c_8Wm0 to find out more. #MaritimeIntelligence #VesselTracking #AIAnalytics #AIS #MaritimeSecurity #Innovation #GlobalMonitoring #DarkShipDetection #MaritimeOperations #DataDrivenDecisions #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

UPDATE: Recently, SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, observed trials of China’s self-propelled ‘Jack-Up’ barges (https://hubs.li/Q03cXYKj0). By the 20th of March, the barges had relocated to Donghai Island, China, approximately 18km south of the previous test sight on Nansan Island. On the 21st of March, Theia identified the barges lined up on the beach and connected by Bailey bridges. In a significant development of this trial phase, CHANG LE GONG ZHU (MMSI 413526230), a 130m Chinese-flagged Ro-Ro (roll-on-roll-off ferry), was observed interacting with the barges on the 21st of March. The vessel was detected approximately 7km from the barges at 03:42 UTC, before transiting west and arriving in the immediate vicinity of the 8-legged barge at 06:48 UTC. At 09:36 UTC, the CHANG LE GONG ZHU departed and returned to her previous location, approximately 7km east. It is assessed that the CHANG LE GONG ZHU likely docked with the 8-legged barge at the rear of the configuration. However, the Bailey bridge on the 4-legged barge appeared to be raised at the same angle in both images, suggesting that it remained raised throughout the reporting period. As such, it is considered unlikely that any beach dismounting was involved at this stage of testing. Three more barges, one of each type, were identified under construction at the shipyard and have been launched. Based on our assessment, these vessels took approximately five months to complete. An additional barge, assessed to be a prototype for the later models, was first spotted in September 2021. #MaritimeDomainAwareness #Theia #China #JackUpBarges #MaritimeTechnology #RoRoFerry #VesselTracking #Innovation #ShippingIndustry #MaritimeTrials #NavalEngineering #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

What if you could forecast #Oil & #Gas production with real, customizable simulations? Hyperion’s new Production Studio offers a flexible, data-driven approach to modeling oil & gas production. Users can run single forecasts or simulate multiple scenarios, bridging the gaps in energy forecasting with real, actionable data. Accessible via #UI, #Excel, and #API, this tool brings new clarity to production planning—whether you're tracking wells, frac crews, or future output, Production Studio helps fill in the missing pieces. More details coming soon. ?? Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03cQ9YM0 #EnergyIntelligence #OilAndGas #Forecasting #ComingSoon #EnergyData #WhatIf #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow #ProductionStudio

On the 17th of March, 2025, SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, automatically detected 78,941 vessels over more than 25 million km2 of ingested #satelliteimagery. Theia’s data-agnostic AI fuses PlanetScope medium-resolution electro-optical imagery with global AIS, Sentinel 1 (#SAR), Sentinel 2 (EO), and other intelligence sources to locate, attribute, and track vessels in port and on the high seas. Theia's proprietary modules identify and negate evasive tactics, such as AIS #spoofing or illicit ship-to-ship (STS) transfers. Find out more at https://hubs.li/Q03cBr120 #MaritimeDomainAwareness #Theia #VesselTracking #AI #DataFusion #AIS #SyntheticApertureRadar #SAR #MaritimeSecurity #ShippingIndustry #Geospatial #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

SynMax and Planet are tackling some of the hardest challenges on the ocean — together. With Planet's broad area imagery and SynMax’s AI, Theia tracks dark oil, illegal fishing, and other illicit activity across more than 20 million km2 of the ocean. As Brendan? M puts it, "The relationship with Planet is brilliant, to be honest. We're both very focused on doing good in this world. We win together in this. Theia is a joint endeavor — not just data supplier and purchaser — but going to market together as well." A partnership built on a shared mission, real technology, and real results. #MaritimeDomainAwareness #SynMax #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow #GeospatialAI #Partnership SynMax Maritime

On the 4th of March, 2025, the BIG MAG (IMO 9263215), a 333-meter crude #oiltanker, began spoofing her location approximately 70km NE of Desaru, Malaysia. On the 8th of March, SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, detected her engaging in a ship-to-ship (#STS) transfer with another #AIS dark tanker approximately 30km from her false location. The BIG MAG started her journey in Changxingdao, #China. On the 23rd of February, she was imaged alongside with a small area of freshly painted deck visible against the older paint. At the time of the #AIS dark STS transfer, less than two weeks later, a quarter of her deck had been repainted. #Theia's proprietary AI, analyzing 25 million km2 of satellite imagery daily, monitored and adapted to changes in the BIG MAG’s appearance, even as she began #spoofing her location. This enabled continuous, accurate tracking and ensured the provision of #actionableintelligence. #MaritimeSecurity #ShipTracking #SynMax #MaritimeDomainAwareness #SatelliteImagery #AI #ShippingIndustry #STSTransfer #BigMag #Intelligence #MaritimeTechnology #Maritime #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

New updates from the EIA-860M. Last week’s report revealed an additional 13.7 GW of planned capacity, with #Texas and #Georgia leading the way. ?? While new additions are slowing, the potential for market #insights remains high. Our #Vulcan UC Power platform is here to provide you with the precision and data-driven #intelligence necessary to navigate these changes confidently. Stay ahead in the evolving #energy landscape! https://hubs.li/Q03c4R6W0 #EnergyIntelligence #MarketInsights #VulcanUCPower

On the 1st of December 2024, SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, observed the departure of the first in a new series of three Chinese-built ‘jack-up’ barges from Guangzhou Shipyard on Longxue Island, #China. Theia monitored the barges as they engaged in sea trials near the Wanshan Archipelago from the 2nd of December 2024 until the 17th of January 2025. These unique barges, varying in size and leg count; 4-legged (108m), 6-legged (128m), and 8-legged (185m), are each self-propelled and able to deploy a #Baileybridge. The barges have undergone multiple rounds of testing; by the 17th of January 2025, the 4-legged and 6-legged barges had completed two rounds of #seatrials, and the 8-legged barge had concluded at least one. On the 25th of February 2025, three barges departed #GuangzhouShipyard. Theia detected them on the 28th of February 2025, lining up near a beach 30km southeast of Zhanjiang, China. It is assessed that since this date, the barges have used their Bailey bridges to link with one another and the beach. They have repeated this maneuver on at least two separate occasions since arrival. Synthetic Aperture Radar (#SAR) obtained on the 13th of March 2025 confirmed that the barges were still positioned on the beach, linking their Bailey bridges to create an artificial dock. Three more barges, one of each type, were identified under construction at the shipyard and have since been launched. An additional barge, assessed to be a prototype for the later models, was first spotted in September 2021. Visit our website https://hubs.li/Q03bSGC70 to find out more about what #Theia can do for you. #Barges #TheiaTracking #SeaTrials #MaritimeTechnology #ChinaShipbuilding #ArtificialDock #SyntheticApertureRadar #MaritimeDomainAwareness #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

We are thrilled to have participated and spoken at MARITIME LONDON's UK-South Korea Maritime Networking Workshop last week! It was a privilege to engage with leading industry figures from the UK and South Korea to discuss the cutting-edge of maritime innovation and technology. At SynMax, we are committed to providing actionable geospatial intelligence to enhance #maritimesecurity and understanding. This event provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas, fostering partnerships, and encouraging global cooperation. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the organizers and all participants for an insightful and productive discussion. We look forward to strengthening our connections and driving #innovation in the maritime industry! #SynMax #MaritimeInnovation #UKSouthKorea #Networking #GeospatialIntelligence #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

?? By 2027, China is poised to dominate the #global LNG #regasification landscape with a remarkable expected expansion of 60 MTPA! As projects near completion, this growth will significantly enhance #China's gas demand management and LNG import capabilities. Stay informed and leverage these insights for #strategic decision-making in the #energy sector! For the full article, visit the link here: https://hubs.li/Q03by11G0 #EnergyIntelligence #LNG #ChinaEnergy #Power #Vulcan #SynMax