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

EGNOS workshop 1-2 October Berlin, Germany

Spotlight on EGNOS

As this week’s EGNOS Workshop approaches, we recap where EGNOS is and preview where it is set to go in the not-so-distant future.

Part of the Fundamental Elements funding mechanism, the call looks to develop a receiver that will enable vessels to take full advantage of the EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime users (ESMAS).

EUSPA seeks proposals for EGNOS maritime receiver

Part of the Fundamental Elements funding mechanism, the call looks to develop a receiver that will enable vessels to take full advantage of the EGNOS Safety of Life Assisted Service for Maritime users (ESMAS).

A collage of four circular images showing a tram, highway traffic, boat, and bus, representing EU transportation with #EUSpace and a map of Europe in the background.

Connecting the transportation dots with EU Space

European GNSS and Copernicus Earth Observation data not only play a key role in individual modes of mobility, they are also essential to creating a truly intermodal transport system.

EUSPA signature with TAS

EUSPA Secures Continuity of EGNOS Services

EUSPA signed with Thales Alenia Space a contract named LIFEX 1 (Life Extension Phase 1), to ensure that EGNOS V2 continues to provide reliable, secure, and high-performance navigation services for Europe’s aviation, maritime, land transport, mapping and agricultural sectors beyond 2028.

Sentinel-1C satellite views

From satellite to solution

The Sentinel-1C satellite, to be launched on December 4, 2024, will ensure continuous data provision and integrates Galileo for improved navigation, reinforcing the world's leading Earth Observation system.

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