Spire Global Secures CA 1.41 Million Canadian Government Contract for Ship Tracking
by Robert Schreiber
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 09, 2024

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in space-based data, analytics, and space services, has been awarded a CA $1.41 million contract by the Government of Canada (GoC) to provide global automatic identification system (AIS) ship tracking data. The one-year agreement includes options for two additional years, potentially increasing the total value to nearly CA $4.23 million.

"We are proud to continue our partnership with the Government of Canada, providing them with our AIS data services to gain unrivaled coverage of the open ocean and shores," said John Lusk, general manager of maritime, Spire. "This contract reflects the trust that government agencies worldwide place in our technology and our commitment to delivering reliable, near real-time data that meets their stringent requirements."

Under the contract, Spire will supply real-time global ship tracking data, offering comprehensive visibility in both open oceans and high-traffic areas. The company will also provide historical AIS data and AIS position validation capabilities, utilizing its expertise in radio frequency geolocation to accurately determine a ship's location even if its signal is tampered with.

The data will support various Canadian government agencies and departments, including the Canadian Space Agency, the Department of National Defense, Transport Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard. Spire tracks the highest volume of AIS messages via satellite.

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