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Services ​

OrbitSailor provides a wide range of customizable services designed to meet your specific business needs. These services can be configured to align seamlessly with your operations and integrated into your existing systems. Explore the detailed descriptions of our services below. If you require assistance or wish to set up custom workflows, our team is here to help.

Data Sources ​

The OrbitSailor team can assign specific data sources to your account, ensuring you receive data from the sources most relevant to your needs. For assistance with data source configuration, please contact the OrbitSailor team.

Service description ​

RawAISService ​

The RawAISService delivers unprocessed RAW AIS data in its original NMEA format, exactly as received from vessels. This untouched format ensures access to all information as transmitted. Note that decoding the data is your responsibility, requiring suitable tools and expertise.

PositionUpdateService ​

The PositionUpdateService simplifies AIS data by decoding and aggregating it into a more user-friendly format. Messages are fully decoded, allowing you to extract individual fields or receive a comprehensive JSON file containing all decoded data. Key features include:

  • Vessel tracking: Monitor vessels using custom vessel lists (see page Vessel Fleet Management).
  • Area-based filtering: Streamline data by uploading GeoJSON files, manually drawing areas, or using OrbitSailor's pre-defined areas.
  • Data downsampling: Reduce data frequency to intervals of 5 minutes or longer.
  • Buffered and ordered streams: Enable buffering to delay data delivery by 30 minutes, ensuring all messages are timestamp-ordered and eliminating inconsistencies in vessel positions.

AISOffService ​

The AISOffService identifies situation where vessels remain untracked for extended periods despite being in areas where they should be visible. These "dark vessel" events are flagged as potentially suspicious. However, this service does not provide a proof whether the crew is deliberately hiding. Analysis is conducted in real-time to assess patterns in vessel behavior.

ShipToShip ​

The ShipToShip service is an internal tool available only through custom workflows set up by the OrbitSailor team. It detects vessel-to-vessel interactions, such as prolonged proximity or synchronized travel. Such behaviors may suggest illegal activities, such as smuggling, but could also indicate legitimate operations like bunkering or fishing.

ETA ​

The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) service, while not directly accessible, can be enabled by the OrbitSailor team. This service integrates with the PositionUpdateService to provide ETA data in either custom message formats or as a full JSON file. For more details, refer to the PositionUpdateService description.

MonitoredAreaAlert ​

The Monitored Area Alert service sends notifications when vessels enter defined areas. These areas can be configured using GeoJSON files for precise monitoring.

The Navigation Status Change service notifies users when a vessel changes its navigation status. Custom workflows and settings can be configured in collaboration with the OrbitSailor team to meet specific operational needs.