Oil spills from vessels, offshore platforms, and pipelines can significantly harm marine and coastal habitats, impacting both the environment and economy. Quick detection and early warning of these spills are crucial for authorities to catch illegal discharges and respond to accidental spills. Satellite-based synthetic aperture radars (SAR) are

The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC(N)) is an international platform that combats drug trafficking in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. In May 2017, they suspected a vessel in the Suez Bay was involved in a heroin transhipment. Using optical imagery from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), they confirmed the

Maritime law enforcement involves combating various illegal activities such as trafficking, smuggling, piracy, armed robbery, and environmental crimes. These activities often occur in remote areas and involve vessels that don't send position alerts or have turned off their reporting systems. Law enforcement officials use satellite-based vessel

Fishing activities and access to fishing grounds are heavily regulated at both the EU and international levels. Monitoring these vast and often remote areas is not always feasible or cost-effective through traditional sea surface and aerial surveillance. In such cases, CMS services can provide crucial support by combining SAR satellite imagery

Drugs from South America are often smuggled into Europe via the Atlantic Ocean or through West Africa, with Spain and Portugal being major entry points. The Spanish Directorate of Customs Surveillance frequently requests monitoring services from CMS, sometimes on short notice based on intelligence. In May 2017, a joint operation involving Spanish,