Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS)

Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS) is a maritime intelligence company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the maritime sector. The company's flagship product is OCIANA, an AI-powered SaaS platform that provides maritime vessel and port optimization as well as maritime risk management solutions for the global maritime market. OCIANA ingests a wide range of operational and oceanographic data sets, including satellite data, ocean, weather, and port activity information, to support decision-making related to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on waterways worldwide.

OCIANA offers various capabilities, including global vessel risk analysis, route optimization, emission reduction, and enhanced environmental protection. The platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to process multiple satellite data sets, including AIS (Automatic Identification System), Radar, Optical, and Sigint sources, providing real-time actionable intelligence to end users. OCIANA is designed to be flexible and can be configured to specific operational, geographic, and regulatory conditions of each port or waterway.

In March 2024, GSTS was awarded a contract by Canada's Ocean Supercluster's Core Technology Leadership Program to develop a predictive, dynamic Berth Schedule Management System as part of OCIANA. This new capability aims to streamline vessel berthing through AI Predictive Analytics to support Just-in-Time Arrivals (JIT), connecting ships, pilotage authorities, and ports to promote overall efficiency of the maritime supply chain. In April 2024, GSTS was also awarded a contract for a Voyage Information System (VIS) by St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway (GLS) to enhance joint management of bi-national waterways.

Key customers and partnerships

The company has established partnerships with several key players in the maritime industry. GSTS collaborates with Canada Steamship Lines, Montreal Port Authority, Laurentian Pilotage Authority, and Clear Seas to develop and implement its Berth Schedule Management System. The company also works with ports, shipping lines, pilotage authorities, civil agencies, and border security organizations to deploy and refine its OCIANA platform.

The company's solutions are utilized by a diverse range of clients, including ports, terminals, pilotage authorities, shipping lines, as well as defense and civil agencies. Notable customers include the Royal Canadian Navy, Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Ports of Montreal and Halifax. GSTS's technology addresses the needs of government agencies, port authorities, shipping companies, and defense contractors, providing them with enhanced maritime situational awareness and vessel management capabilities.