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Environmental Protection

Reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport with Kinéis S-AIS Data

Discover how Kinéis S-AIS helps reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport through monitoring and optimizing maritime operations.

The environmental impact of maritime transport

Maritime transport plays a central role in global trade, with approximately 90% of goods transported by sea. However, this activity is also a significant source of pollution, accounting for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition to CO2 emissions, ships generate underwater noise pollution that disrupts marine wildlife, while accidental or illegal discharges of fuel and toxic substances degrade ecosystems. In light of these challenges, decarbonizing the maritime sector and increasing monitoring of sensitive areas have become priorities to mitigate the environmental effects of maritime transport.

Kinéis, with its S-AIS data, enables authorities and companies to better manage these impacts by optimizing shipping routes, thereby reducing emissions while contributing to more eco-friendly navigation practices.

The Kinéis solutions for marine environmental protection

The Kinéis connectivity offers concrete solutions for ocean environmental management. By providing comprehensive monitoring of maritime activities, our data plays a key role in preserving ecosystems. Here are some examples:

  • Monitoring marine protected areas: Tracking ships in marine protected areas (MPAs) allows authorities to control transport and fishing activities. In case of violations, swift action can be taken to protect biodiversity.
  • Combating illegal fishing: The S-AIS data provides near real-time information on the positions of vessels, facilitating the detection of unauthorized fishing activities or those beyond established quotas. This monitoring helps to preserve fish populations and maintain ecosystem balance.
  • Detection of maritime pollution: The S-AIS technology enables rapid linking of pollution incidents, such as oil discharges, to the responsible vessels. Authorities can thus intervene effectively to limit environmental impacts.
  • Management of collisions and groundings: Precise information on ship trajectories helps prevent collisions with marine wildlife, such as whales, as well as groundings on sensitive coral reefs.
  • Reduction of CO2 emissions: By optimizing ship routes, the data transmitted by S-AIS connectivity helps reduce fuel consumption and, consequently, greenhouse gas emissions. This limits the carbon footprint of maritime transport and makes the industry more sustainable.

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Protection of endangered marine species

Role of S-AIS data in decarbonization

Decarbonization of the maritime sector is essential, given the impact of maritime transport on global greenhouse gas emissions. Kinéis S-AIS data not only allow for precise calculations of the environmental footprint of vessels but also optimize their routes for reduced fuel consumption. This helps make the maritime industry more environmentally friendly while maintaining its performance.
Certain regions, such as the Galápagos archipelago or the Great Barrier Reef, are particularly vulnerable to human activities. With S-AIS data, authorities can monitor maritime traffic in sensitive areas and act quickly to enforce protection rules.

Kinéis solutions enable authorities to:

  • Detect and identify vessels equipped with AIS transponders as they enter a monitored area.
  • Track vessel movements and impose speed limits in sensitive zones.
  • Generate automatic alerts in case of navigation rule violations.
  • Send timely notifications and warnings to vessels.
  • Produce detailed reports on observed violations.

With its global coverage, Kinéis S-AIS connectivity ensures proactive management of marine ecosystems and protected areas while actively participating in pollution prevention and the preservation of marine biodiversity.

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