The Stakes

“ In 2024 and 2025, at least 16 tanker oil spills have been recorded worldwide, releasing nearly 14,000 tonnes of oil into the environment and resulting in billions of dollars of economic losses. ”

Capabilities

Enabling early detection that makes the difference between containment and catastrophe.

All Weather Imaging

Detect oil spills through clouds, rain, haze, and darkness using Synthetic Aperture Radar.

Identify the Source

Fuse SAR imagery with AIS data to detect vessels linked to oil spills, even when AIS is turned off. Identify the exact ship responsible.

Spill Extent Mapping

Accurately map the size, shape, and movement of oil slicks to support operational response.

Early Detection

Identify spills before they grow beyond containment, reducing environmental and economic impact.

High-Revisit Monitoring

Frequent revisits enable responders to detect new spills quickly and monitor their spread over time.

Wide Coverage

Monitor thousands of square kilometers in a single pass, including offshore platforms, pipelines, ports, and shipping routes.

Blog

Detection and Monitoring of Oil Spills with Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites

Explore the limitations of current oil spill detection methods and how a purpose-built satellite constellation enables near real-time oil spill detection.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Oil spills often occur during storms, cloudy conditions, or at night, exactly when optical satellites are least effective. Synthetic Aperture Radar operates independently of sunlight and can image through clouds, enabling reliable detection 24/7.
Detection time depends on satellite revisit frequency. Our constellation of 32 satellites is designed for persistent monitoring, enabling rapid detection so responders can act before spills spread significantly.
Yes. Advanced SAR processing, combined with contextual analysis and AI models, helps differentiate genuine oil slicks from look-alike phenomena such as low-wind areas, algal blooms, or natural surface films.
The system can detect spills originating from offshore platforms, pipelines, tankers, cargo vessels, illegal bilge discharge, and other maritime sources across coastal and offshore waters.
Yes. Detection alerts, imagery, and analysis can be delivered through APIs or integrated into existing maritime operations, GIS, and incident management platforms.
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