Radio Frequency (RF) Detection: Listening to the Signals Ships Can’t Hide
At a Glance The Invisible Layer of Remote Sensing Intelligence In maritime intelligence, what you can’t see often matters most. RF signals — the radio frequency emissions produced by shipboard systems — are a constant, invisible signature of activity at sea. Every vessel equipped with radar, VHF radio, or satellite communications transmits unique patterns that…
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Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR): The All-Weather Eye on the Oceans
At a Glance The All-Weather Foundation of Remote Sensing Intelligence Visibility is a constant challenge in maritime operations – cloud cover, darkness, and adverse weather often obscure activity, leaving critical gaps in awareness. SAR imagery – short for synthetic aperture radar imagery – solves this problem by using radar signals instead of light. Unlike optical…
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Electro-Optical (EO) Imagery: Bringing Maritime Intelligence Into Focus
At a Glance The Visual Foundation of Remote Sensing Intelligence From detecting ship-to-ship (STS) transfers to confirming cargo operations, decisions in the maritime domain often depend on what can be seen and verified. EO imagery – short for electro-optical imagery – provides that visual proof. Unlike sensor data or automated alerts, EO imagery delivers a…
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Tanker Freight Rates Hit Five-Year High Amid Russian Oil Sanctions Shake-OutÂ
Russian Crude Faces Mounting Sanctions Pressure At least two blacklisted tankers carrying 1.4 million barrels of Russian crude are tracked at anchor outside the port of Mundra, India, in the first signs that fresh Western sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil are curbing exports. Sierra Leone-flagged Kusto (IMO 9308833) and Ailana (IMO 9232888) have been waiting…
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