Automatic Identification System Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Class(Class A AIS, Class B AIS, AIS base stations), By Platform(Vessel-Based Platform, On-shore based Platform), By Application(Vessel Tracking, Maritime Security, Other Applications), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

In January 2024, a study conducted by Global Fishing Watch (GFW), a vessel-tracking platform established by Google, Oceana, and SkyTruth, was published in the journal Nature on January 3. Researchers employed deep learning models and analyzed 2 petabytes of satellite imagery to map industrial activities covering over 15% of the world's oceans. They then compared these findings with activities indicated by publicly accessible tracking data. 

In 2023, Before creating these new maps, organizations such as Global Fishing Watch relied on the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to monitor these activities. To achieve a more comprehensive global overview, the researchers utilized artificial intelligence to analyze 2,000 terabytes of satellite data from the European Space Agency's Sentinel-1 satellite constellation. 

In 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank recently collaborated to leverage the vast amount of information produced by AIS messages. Their goal was to ascertain whether these insights could be utilized to enhance trade analysis, development initiatives, and public policy formulation. 

Greenhouse gas emissions from the industry, currently representing 3% of the global total, have risen by 20% over the past decade. If no measures are taken, these emissions could escalate to 130% of their 2008 levels by 2050. 

In December, 2022 Thales revealed its latest offering, the Thales multimodal biometric pod, a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate seamless management of border and immigration operations for travelers. This innovative solution combines iris and face capture and recognition capabilities, enabling swift and secure enrollment and verification of individuals at border checkpoints. With its contemporary design, the pod fulfills the requirements of authorities operating in highly secure areas, providing an effective tool for enrollment and identification purposes. 

In June 2022, Accelleron, formerly known as the ABB Turbocharging subsidiary, announced two new collaborations focused on data collection and analysis. These partnerships involve Danelec Marine and Hoppe Marine. One of these collaborations involves a joint service with Danelec, which combines Accelleron's Tekomar XPERT marine performance analysis system with DanelecConnect, an Internet of Things (IoT) product specifically designed for the maritime industry.