Skytek awarded ESA ARTES contract for Maritime Awareness Services

Skytek has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) within the ARTES 4.0 Strategic Programme Line – Space Systems For Safety And Security (4S), for the development of Geospatial Information Networking Techniques for Maritime Awareness Services.

Marine Insurance: The First Anniversary of The Ukraine Conflict

On February 21st, 2023, Skytek recorded that 58 ships with an aggregating market value of $440 million remained trapped in Ukrainian seaports. On February 25th, 2023, a year will have elapsed since the seaports of Ukraine have been closed for entry and exit. Under the Institute War & Strikes Clauses (IWSC), owners are entitled to claim a Constructive Total Loss for the 58 vessels.

Skytek Takes Off with Artemis

Skytek has been awarded a significant contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop flight support software for the new Gateway space station, an essential element of their ambition to bring a European to the Moon by 2030. Located Nearly 400 000 km from Earth, it is planned that the Lunar Gateway will be operational towards the end of 2024.

Skytek to deliver software for Gateway

Skytek is set to develop systems to support operations on a planned lunar space station that will enable regular trips to the Moon, as well as expeditions further into deep space.

The company will deliver software to help crews complete activities – such as science experiments and maintenance tasks – on board the lunar Gateway, after securing a contract with ESA.

Odesa & Ukrainian Ports Report – Mariupol

On February 24th, 2022 Russia initiated a military invasion of Ukraine, resulting in the suspension of shipping operations in the Ukraine ports of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov until further notice.

Kherson Airport Condition Report

Kherson Airport

Russian military fighting in the city of Kherson on February 24th was pushed North and occupied Kherson International Airport on February 25th, 2022. Satellite imagery acquired on March 15th highlights an increase in Russian military trucks presence and at least 20 helicopters stationed near the runway.

Odesa & Ukrainian Ports Report

Port of Odessa, Ukraine

Skytek highlighted the vessels that were able to depart the region, just as the Ukraine ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov were closing.

In this report, we go into detail on the vessels that were in the ports of Odesa, Yuzhny, and Mykolaiv.