The maritime and aquatic sectors not only account for over 90% of global trade but are vital to life on earth, providing food, energy, livelihoods and ecosystems. They incorporate mobility with the transportation of people and goods, navigational aids, maritime surveillance, and emergency response services. Closer to shore, these operations are supported by shipbuilding, port management, aquaculture, fisheries, and offshore energy projects, such as wind farms.
Maritime services increasingly depend on integrating space-based systems. These enhance the operations of a wide range of user communities, such as shipping companies, fisheries, coast guards, port authorities, navies, national and international institutions.
ESA is engaged in multiple programs with end-user organisations at national and international level, with the shared goal of improving and strengthening their current capabilities by using advanced satellite technologies.
Understanding interactions between land, ocean, and human activities is crucial and ESA is particularly interested in supporting research and operations which enhance efficiency both onshore and offshore, especially activities regarding sustainability, decarbonisation and emission reduction.
Space-based technologies have the potential to transform maritime activities, leading to improved capabilities and a sustainable future.
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