SynMax Maritime

The KIWALA (IMO 9332810) is an eighteen-year-old, 244-meter crude oil tanker. On Friday, the #EstonianNavy intercepted, boarded, and detained her in the Baltic Sea, citing a lack of legitimate flag state and valid insurance and her inclusion on EU, UK, Canadian, and Swiss #sanctions lists. Despite flying the Djibouti flag, the KIWALA’s registration was found to have been invalid since January 2025. Onboard, inspectors uncovered 40 deficiencies and detained the vessel. Her last registered inspection was in July 2024 at Novorossiisk, #Russia, where no deficiencies were found. The KIWALA is an example of a typical "#shadowfleet" vessel, having repeatedly changed her name, flag, and ownership structure in recent years to dodge regulators. In #NATO states and further afield, there has been a renewed effort to enforce international maritime sanctions. Thanks to legislation passed in October 2024, #Panama recently removed 107 vessels from its registry for appearing on US, UK, or EU sanctions lists, claiming it is “not a haven for sanctions evasion.” SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, fuses 25 million km2 of Planet's satellite imagery with global AIS data, Sentinel 1 and 2, and more, to track tens of thousands of vessels every day. Automatic analysis means that years of geo-located imagery is immediately at hand if suspicions arise, speeding up investigations, reducing the burden of human analysis, and acting as a #forcemultiplier for assets. Visit https://hubs.li/Q03hv2fl0 to find out what Theia can do. Transpordiamet - Estonian Transport Administration #MaritimeSecurity #SanctionsEnforcement #AIS #SatelliteImagery #MaritimeIntelligence #EstonianNavy #PanamaRegistry #SanctionsEvasion #VesselTracking #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

We’re hiring! Join the SynMax team where we are driving the future of data intelligence across #energy, and #maritime sectors. Explore open roles: https://hubs.li/Q03gTbNL0 Don’t see your role listed? Reach out anyway we’re always on the lookout for top talent. #SynMax #DataIntelligence #Maritime #OilAndGas #Power #NatGas #Careers #Hiring

The LU RONG YU JIA58888 (MMSI 412331214), a 152-meter Chinese-flagged fishing vessel, is one of tens of thousands of vessels tracked daily by SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform, #Theia. Fusing more than 25 million km² of #satelliteimagery with global AIS data, Theia goes beyond dots on a map to automatically verify the locations of vessels like the LU RONG YU JIA58888. This allows it to play a critical role in combating illegal, unregulated, and unreported (#IUU) fishing. Extensive and regular satellite coverage allows for broad-area #surveillance of marine activities, enabling regulators to ensure responsible fishing practices are employed in the correct area and allowing for effective #duediligence of the food supply chain. Theia's massive archive of attributed and geo-located imagery serves as a key resource for retrospectively identifying maritime patterns of life. It enhances efforts to safeguard marine #biodiversity and supports the economies of communities reliant on sustainable fishing. Automatic, continuous monitoring acts as a force multiplier for physical assets, bolstering maritime law enforcement and #conservation strategies globally. Visit https://hubs.li/Q03gPHl_0 to find out more. #MaritimeAwareness #FishingIndustry #SustainableFishing #SatelliteTechnology #MarineConservation #IUUFishing #SupplyChainIntegrity #VesselTracking #BiodiversityProtection #OceanHealth #DataAnalytics #EnvironmentalMonitoring #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

"How do you track a ship that doesn’t want to be found?" 🚢🔍 Illicit actors turn off AIS, spoof signals, and disappear into the vast oceans—but they can’t hide from high-frequency satellite intelligence. With Planet's high-cadence imagery and SynMax's AI-powered analytics, we’re transforming Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA): ✅ Track vessels even when AIS is off 🚢🔕 ✅ Expose sanctions violations, trafficking & IUU fishing 🛑 ✅ Monitor high-risk zones & detect anomalies 🌍 ✅ Attribute thousands of vessels daily for real-time oversight ⏳ 🌏 Maritime security just got smarter. Ready to see the unseen? Let’s connect. #MaritimeSecurity #GeospatialIntelligence #MDA #PlanetLabs #SatelliteData #DefenseTech

On the 4th of February 2025, SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, identified what appears to be #Iran’s second MAKRAN-Class Forward Base Ship under construction. The 183-meter converted oil tanker was detected in a dry dock at the Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex (ISOICO), 36 km southwest of Bandar Abbas. In recent years, this dry dock has been employed to repurpose and repair Iranian naval vessels, including the construction of the SHAHID BAGHERI unmanned aerial vehicle (#UAV) carrier. The second MAKRAN-Class vessel was sighted alongside another #tanker of identical length, which could indicate that a third MAKRAN-Class vessel is planned. The second MAKRAN-Class vessel is 46 meters shorter than the first ship in the class, the IRIS MAKRAN, and as a result, the 40m forward flight deck platform is half that of the IRIS MAKRAN’s. Despite this, the second MAKRAN-Class vessel houses a 32m2 flight deck- the same size as that found on the #IRISMAKRAN. On the 10th of February, the vessels were imaged as the dry dock was flooded, indicating that the second-in-class vessel was ready to be floated out. On the 25th of February, #Theia detected her anchored 4 km south of the dockyard, and again on the 4th of March, anchored approximately 2.5km from the SHAHID BAGHERI in an anchorage frequented by Iranian #military vessels. By the 8th of March, the second MAKRAN-Class vessel was docked at the #ISOICO shipyard, where sustained crane activity suggested that further work had been carried out. Theia continues to detect her, most recently on the 6th of April, alongside the ISOICO dock. Theia ingests more than 25 million KM2 of #satelliteimagery daily, fusing and analyzing vast datasets with proprietary AI to automatically detect, identify, and track tens of thousands of vessels, regardless of their #AIS output. Theia effectively rolls back time, allowing analysts to see the ground truth of vessel movements, even when they don’t want to be tracked. Visit our website: https://hubs.li/Q03gnd_20 to find out what Theia can do for you. #MaritimeSecurity #NavalIntelligence #IranMilitary #SatelliteImagery #AI #BandarAbbas #Shipbuilding #MAKRANClass #NavalWarfare #DefenseTechnology #MaritimeDomainAwareness #UAVCarrier #IranianNavy #VesselTracking #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

At SynMax, we are dedicated to protecting the sustainability of our oceans by tackling illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing head-on. To do so, our maritime domain awareness platform, #Theia, analyses and fuses multiple data sources, including global AIS and more than 25 million KM2 of over-ocean satellite imagery. One might question the effectiveness of AIS data in tracking vessels that typically deactivate their AIS to engage in #IUUfishing. Yet, historical AIS data is invaluable for predicting potential hotspots of such illicit activities. A telling example is the noticeable absence of AIS tracks within the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of nations like Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Senegal, Liberia, and Angola, despite intense fishing activity just outside these zones. This pattern supports the theory that vessels turn off their #AIS as they cross into vulnerable EEZs to engage in IUU fishing. Theia leverages broad-scale #satelliteimagery as its primary means of vessel detection, empowering us to track ships regardless of their AIS status. This capability ensures that even the most vulnerable, remote areas are under vigilant surveillance and acts as a #forcemultiplier for physical assets. By doing so, Theia protects marine biodiversity and bolsters the economic stability of communities dependent on #sustainablefishing. Discover how Theia's cutting-edge satellite imagery and AI-driven analysis are making a difference in maritime conservation by visiting us at https://hubs.li/Q03fN2q40. #MaritimeSecurity #AI #OceanConservation #IUUFishing #OceanSustainability #DataDrivenConservation #SatelliteTechnology #MarineBiodiversity #GlobalAIS #EEZProtection #InnovativeSurveillance #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

At SynMax, we are dedicated to protecting the sustainability of our oceans by tackling illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing head-on. To do so, our maritime domain awareness platform, #Theia, analyses and fuses multiple data sources, including global AIS and more than 25 million KM2 of over-ocean satellite imagery. One might question the effectiveness of AIS data in tracking vessels that typically deactivate their AIS to engage in #IUUfishing. Yet, historical AIS data is invaluable for predicting potential hotspots of such illicit activities. A telling example is the noticeable absence of AIS tracks within the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of nations like Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Senegal, Liberia, and Angola, despite intense fishing activity just outside these zones. This pattern supports the theory that vessels turn off their #AIS as they cross into vulnerable EEZs to engage in IUU fishing. Theia leverages broad-scale #satelliteimagery as its primary means of vessel detection, empowering us to track ships regardless of their AIS status. This capability ensures that even the most vulnerable, remote areas are under vigilant surveillance and acts as a #forcemultiplier for physical assets. By doing so, Theia protects marine biodiversity and bolsters the economic stability of communities dependent on #sustainablefishing. Discover how Theia's cutting-edge satellite imagery and AI-driven analysis are making a difference in maritime conservation by visiting us at https://hubs.li/Q03fN2q40. #MaritimeSecurity #AI #OceanConservation #IUUFishing #OceanSustainability #DataDrivenConservation #SatelliteTechnology #MarineBiodiversity #GlobalAIS #EEZProtection #InnovativeSurveillance #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

On the 29th of June 2024, SynMax's maritime domain awareness platform #Theia detected 200 AIS dark vessels that matched the Chinese Maritime Fishing Militia's description in the Union Banks, South China Sea. Part of the contested #SpratlyIslands, the Union Banks are claimed by the PRC, Vietnam, and the Philippines. By the 29th of July 2024, only 40 vessels were detected in the same area. Theia ingests and analyses more than 25 million KM2 of #satelliteimagery daily to monitor maritime activity and identify patterns of life (POL). Theia’s proprietary #AI automatically detects vessels to simplify the surveillance of #territorialwaters and allow for the direct and efficient deployment of maritime assets to critical areas. You can learn more about what Theia brings to the table at https://hubs.li/Q03fzMq30. #MaritimeSecurity, #AIS, #MaritimeDomainAwareness, #SatelliteImagery, #ArtificialIntelligence, #SouthChinaSea, #VesselDetection, #MaritimeMilitia, #ForceMultiplier, #DataAnalysis, #SurveillanceTechnology, #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

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