SIGINT for Dark Target tracking and identification

Vessels are tracked around the world using their AIS transponders. Illegal operators turn off their AIS transponders or ‘spoof’ their location.

Oil Tanker

Other ways to track maritime traffic is by their RF emissions; communications, tracking devices and their navigation radars. Even when AIS transponders are turned off or transmit incorrect location data, vessels can either be tracked by our coastal, aircraft and satellite sensors.

550,000
ships being tracked by AIS at any one time
20%
of global maritime traffic exhibits AIS anomalies at any one time
99%
of these emit RF signals which can be detected, geolocated and tracked

Using Amber™ data, government agencies and fleet operators can track vessels with their AIS turned off, through their L-band communications and maritime radars.

Maritime asset tracking

Amber™ data will allow companies and governments to geolocate and track vessels in near real time.

In addition, any Sat Phone calls at sea from vessels without AIS can be used to highlight possible illegal activity.

Amber cubesat

AIS is a cooperative system. Amber™ allows users to track vessels using uncooperative means by picking up vessels’ RF signals. L-band emitters like Sat Phones and X/S Band Maritime radars are all geolocated and tracked using Amber™ sensors. Customers can access our data library or create their own.