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At Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch welcomes international partnerships to enhance ocean management

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Natural environment, MCS, VMS, African, Biodiversity, Policy, Aquaculture, Partnership, Conference, SRFC, Global Fishing Watch, Government, IUU, Fishery, Magnetic resonance, Environment, AIS

"Today’s announcements mark a milestone in our collaborative efforts to mobilize open data and technology in the fight against illegal fishing and toward improved global fisheries management,” said Tony Long, chief executive officer of Global Fishing Watch.

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  • "Today’s announcements mark a milestone in our collaborative efforts to mobilize open data and technology in the fight against illegal fishing and toward improved global fisheries management,” said Tony Long, chief executive officer of Global Fishing Watch.
  • “The support of Global Fishing Watch and the Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation will enable us to monitor fishing activity in near real-time.”
    The Our Ocean Conference also welcomed a new partnership between Global Fishing Watch and the seven West African SRFC Member States comprising Cabo Verde, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
  • "The collaboration with Global Fishing Watch represents a significant step forward in the fight against illegal fishing in West Africa," said Dr. Khallahi Brahim, Permanent Secretary of the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission.
  • “Achieving these critical commitments will be virtually impossible without Global Fishing Watch’s innovative ocean monitoring technology and expertise.”

Age of Union Alliance Releases First Impact Report on Global Conservation Achievements Since Launch

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Climate change, Nature, African, Seed, Rainforest, Hope, Research, Turtle, IUU, Congo, Acquisition, Fishery, Corridor, Katzie, Seedling

Age of Union has invested in 10 projects globally, all focusing on boots-on-the-ground conservation and restoration work in critically endangered ecosystems.

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  • Age of Union has invested in 10 projects globally, all focusing on boots-on-the-ground conservation and restoration work in critically endangered ecosystems.
  • Published today, the Age of Union Impact Report shares inspiring stories of resilience, progress, and hope.
  • Additionally, Age of Union Alliance has produced an array of short documentaries about the changemakers behind their global conservation projects.
  • "I am thrilled to announce the release of our first Age of Union Impact Report, a testament to our accomplishments safeguarding ecosystems and wildlife," says Dax Dasilva, Founder of Age of Union.

HawkEye 360's Clusters 8 & 9 Satellites Ready for Spring Launch with SpaceX

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Sunday, April 7, 2024
Hawk-Eye, IUU, Communication, Ridesharing, HawkEye 360, RF, SFL, Cluster, Navigation, Data collection, SpaceX, Orbit, Communications satellite

HERNDON, Va., April 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today that its clusters 8 and 9, which contain six satellites total, will launch aboard SpaceX's Bandwagon-1 Rideshare mission from Florida no earlier than April 2024. This is the first time HawkEye 360 is placing two clusters simultaneously into orbit, positioned at mid-inclination for increased coverage over the busiest maritime traffic corridors of the world.

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  • These six satellites will enhance data discoveries and increase coverage over high-demand Mid-latitude regions of the world.
  • This is the first time HawkEye 360 is placing two clusters simultaneously into orbit, positioned at mid-inclination for increased coverage over the busiest maritime traffic corridors of the world.
  • The mid-inclination orbit of Clusters 8 and 9 will further support HawkEye 360's work to help monitor and prevent Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing across the Indo-Pacific region.
  • HawkEye 360 currently operates a constellation of 23 satellites.

Planet Awarded Contract for Vessel Detection and Monitoring by Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Defense, Satellite, Technology, Photography, Other Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Contracts, Collection, AIS, Innovation system, Theia, NIWC, Intelligence, Intelligence community, Automatic identification system, SkySat, IUU, Communications satellite

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced its fully owned subsidiary, Planet Labs Federal Inc., was awarded a seven-figure contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific for vessel detection and monitoring over key areas of interest throughout the Pacific.

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  • Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced its fully owned subsidiary, Planet Labs Federal Inc., was awarded a seven-figure contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific for vessel detection and monitoring over key areas of interest throughout the Pacific.
  • The contract includes fusion of technology from SynMax, a longtime Planet partner, who will provide vessel detection using their analytics technology over Planet data.
  • Further, SynMax has applied a subset of its Theia technology to meet the unique requirements of the NIWC Pacific project.
  • “NIWC Pacific continually pushes the bounds of innovating and advancing unmatched and disruptive technology in support of their operations,” said Jon Powers, Planet Federal’s General Manager.

Windward Maritime AI partners with INTERPOL to Help Combat Global Maritime Crime

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Intelligence, Transport, INTERPOL, The International, IUU, Machine learning, Partnership, Drug

LONDON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, has announced a partnership with INTERPOL, The International Criminal Police Organization, to assist in their mission of facilitating a secure maritime environment. Windward's Maritime AI will provide valuable intelligence and insights to help identify, track, and prevent criminal activities such as illicit trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal fishing, creating a more secure maritime environment.

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  • Windward's Maritime AI will provide valuable intelligence and insights to help identify, track, and prevent criminal activities such as illicit trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal fishing, creating a more secure maritime environment.
  • We are honored that INTERPOL chose Windward's solution to support their fight against global maritime crime," said Ami Daniel, CEO of Windward.
  • We work with local, regional, and international stakeholders to reduce maritime crime globally and improve maritime governance," said Hasan Khajah, Coordinator of the Maritime Security Unit of INTERPOL.
  • "We welcome the opportunity to leverage Windward's technological and maritime expertise to bolster our enforcement capabilities and help achieve a safer maritime environment."

REPORT on the implementation of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation in fisheries and aquaculture – Regulation (EU) 1379/2013 - A9-0406/2023

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Marketing, PO, Fish products, Habit, Izaskun Bilbao Barandica, CMO, European, Health, Certification, Solution, COVID, TFEU, Food, Intention, European Economic Community, OJ, Communication, Database, Conference, Council, POS, ISO 22000, PPE, Legislation, Green Deal, Aquaculture, Fraud, Common, Commission, Left, PDO, Science, Policy, European Parliament, MAC, Person, IUU, Civil service commission, CFP, Efficiency, ID, Shellfish, Time, Treaty, FAO, COM, European Commission, Sustainable Development Goals, Sale, S&D, Investor, Cooperative, Research, Food safety, Farmer, Regional fishery body, Compliance, INI, Confusion, Association, COVID-19, Adoption, Investment, Committee, PMP, Fishing

REPORT on the implementation of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation in fisheries and aquaculture – Regulation (EU) 1379/2013Committee on FisheriesIzaskun Bilbao Barandica Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

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REPORT on the implementation of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation in fisheries and aquaculture – Regulation (EU) 1379/2013Committee on FisheriesIzaskun Bilbao Barandica Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

Oceana Finds China’s Fishing Fleet Swarms Galápagos, then Disappears from Sight

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Partnership, NOAA, Skytruth, Risk, Government, Global Fishing Watch, GFW, Automatic identification system, Whale, IUU, Shark, AIS, Congress, Legislation, United, Turtle, United States Congress, Exclusive economic zone, EEZ, Seafood, Fishing

The country’s fishing fleet was identified by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and human rights abuses in its 2023 biennial report to U.S. Congress .

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  • The country’s fishing fleet was identified by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and human rights abuses in its 2023 biennial report to U.S. Congress .
  • Oceana analyzed the activity of Chinese-flagged fishing vessels in the EEZ around the Galápagos Islands using Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from Global Fishing Watch (GFW),** an independent nonprofit founded by Oceana in partnership with SkyTruth and Google.
  • Most (94%) of the Chinese fishing vessels were squid jiggers, which accounted for an apparent 134,000 hours of fishing.
  • For these reasons, GFW qualifies all designations of vessel fishing effort, including synonyms of the term "fishing effort," such as "fishing" or "fishing activity," as "apparent," rather than certain.

OPT to Present at Water Tower Research’s Hybrid US Climate Investor Conference on December 7

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
NYSE, OTC Markets Group, CFO, Protector USV, WildAid, Calendar, OPT, Conference, IUU, Growth, Renewable energy

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real time.

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  • This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real time.
  • If you would like to attend in-person, please email [email protected] for a free attendee pass.
  • If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.
  • It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

Windward AI Selected by Prefectura Naval Argentina to Enhance Maritime Domain Awareness with Predictive Intelligence

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Safety, Argentine Naval Prefecture, United Nations Convention, Sea, Communication, LSE, Information technology, IUU, AI, Law enforcement, Environment, Life, Shipbuilding, Fishing, Windward and leeward, PNA

LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, announced today that Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA), the maritime law enforcement agency of Argentina, has selected Windward to augment its maritime domain awareness. The law enforcement agency will use Windward's platform to monitor activities in areas of interest and major waterways and address threats such as smuggling and Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.

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  • The Prefectura Naval Argentina will use Windward's AI platform to monitor areas of interest and address security, economic, and environmental threats in the maritime domain
    LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, announced today that Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA), the maritime law enforcement agency of Argentina, has selected Windward to augment its maritime domain awareness.
  • By leveraging Windward's Maritime AI and multi-source capabilities, Prefectura Naval Argentina will have one source of truth and a full operational picture for all relevant stakeholders.
  • "Windward, along with Cytric Partners, our representatives in Argentina, are proud to support the Prefectura Naval Argentina in their mission to enhance maritime domain awareness," said Ami Daniel, Co-founder and CEO of Windward.
  • "This improvement to our maritime domain awareness capabilities reflects our determination and dedication to prevent illicit activities and protect human life at sea, preserve resources and the environment."

Windward AI Selected by Prefectura Naval Argentina to Enhance Maritime Domain Awareness with Predictive Intelligence

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Safety, Argentine Naval Prefecture, United Nations Convention, Sea, Communication, LSE, Information technology, IUU, AI, Law enforcement, Environment, Life, Shipbuilding, Fishing, Windward and leeward, PNA

LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, announced today that Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA), the maritime law enforcement agency of Argentina, has selected Windward to augment its maritime domain awareness. The law enforcement agency will use Windward's platform to monitor activities in areas of interest and major waterways and address threats such as smuggling and Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.

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  • The Prefectura Naval Argentina will use Windward's AI platform to monitor areas of interest and address security, economic, and environmental threats in the maritime domain
    LONDON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, announced today that Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA), the maritime law enforcement agency of Argentina, has selected Windward to augment its maritime domain awareness.
  • By leveraging Windward's Maritime AI and multi-source capabilities, Prefectura Naval Argentina will have one source of truth and a full operational picture for all relevant stakeholders.
  • "Windward, along with Cytric Partners, our representatives in Argentina, are proud to support the Prefectura Naval Argentina in their mission to enhance maritime domain awareness," said Ami Daniel, Co-founder and CEO of Windward.
  • "This improvement to our maritime domain awareness capabilities reflects our determination and dedication to prevent illicit activities and protect human life at sea, preserve resources and the environment."