By Marek Grzybowski

An agreement on the establishment of the Baltic Sea Monitoring Centre by the Pomeranian Special Economic Zone (PSSE), the Polish Space Agency (POLSA), the Gdańsk University of Technology, the Pomeranian Development Agency and the Gdańsk Economic Development Agency (InvestGDA) was signed in Gdańsk.

The Baltic Sea Monitoring Centre (OMMB) in Gdańsk will integrate satellite data and other information sources to monitor the environment, infrastructure and security of the Baltic Sea region. The Baltic Sea Monitoring Centre (OMMB) in Gdańsk will operate similarly to the Baltic Maritime and Space Cluster. OMMB aims to support the implementation of projects by startups and companies developing space technologies for the safety and security of the Baltic Sea and its coastlines. The initiative will leverage synergies between science and business. Educational and training activities will be conducted in the implementation of space technologies, IT, IoT, AI, and cybersecurity.

BSSC Pentagon Helix HUB of the maritime and space industry is already operating in the Baltic Sea region and the European Union. The BSS Cluster Pentagon Helix HUB integrates the transfer of knowledge between science and business, supports social initiatives, local governments and administration, develops investor relations in the maritime and space industry.  BSSC integrates technological, legal and economic solutions at the scientific, business and social level.

More info: Pentagon Helix Cluster. Baltic Sea & Space Cluster of Hubs [ZEVInnovation, ICT & AI, GREENTECH]

The SATBALT (Sustainable Assessment of the Baltic Sea) system has been operating for over 15 years at the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (BSSC Memeber). The SATBALT system is an integrated monitoring program designed to assess the environmental status of the Baltic Sea, particularly regarding eutrophication. It supports the implementation of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Baltic Sea Action Plan (HELCOM) by monitoring parameters such as nutrient concentrations, chlorophyll-a, dissolved oxygen, and benthic conditions.

SATBALT uses a semi-Markov model to identify and predict the eutrophication process in the estuaries of major Baltic rivers, utilizing data collected from 2010 onwards. Research using the SATBALT system has indicated that nutrient influx, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers, has been a significant concern over the period spanning roughly 2010 to 2020

More: https://satbaltyk.iopan.pl/

The Baltic Sea and Space Cluster, the Space Science Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Gdańsk and the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Naval Academy Gdynia, Gdynia Business Administration Univrsity, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk University organised several conferences on the use of satellite data to observe the situation in the oceans and on land. Over 30 conferences and seminars abaut the satellite and information technology used in the maritime and space economy were organised.  

Space Sciences Committee Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences in cooperation with the Baltic Sea & Space Cluster invites for a joint conference entitled “Remote sensing. Challenges in gather and sharing data” in  Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences, Sopot, 19^th September 2019. Remote sensing. Challenges in gather and sharing data Conference – SOPOT – IO PAN – 19th September 2019

“Safe Planet & Space: Letter from Utopia” conference organized by the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Space Research Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Baltic Sea and Space Cluster. The conference of young scientists ‘young stars’, representatives of business and scientists using space technologies in environmental research was held at the IO PAN, in Sopot, on March 23, 2023. Relacja: Konferencja: „Safe Planet & Space: Letter from Utopia” w Sopocie

Hacking satellites, falsifying data, disconnecting navigation devices from the Internet and disrupting information transmission systems – these are just some of the scenarios of cyber attacks in space that can be of key importance to the security of the state. Representatives of business and scientists spoke about such very real threats during the conference at the Naval Academy.On War in Sea and space – its dangerous Legacy science and business experts conference was held in Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia in November 24th, 2022. During the conference, certificates of the EUROPEAN CENTER FOR MARITIME INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES were awarded to members of HUB ICT & AI of the Baltic Sea and Space Cluster. On War in Sea and Space – Its Dangerous Legacy science & business experts conference Polish Naval Academy

EARLY SPRING of the ERA of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONFERENCE took place in the Gdansk University, Faculty of Law and Administration, Gdansk, 28th November 2024. The cooperation of the Space Sciences Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences with the Baltic Sea % Space Cluster has been ongoing for over 7 years and has resulted in joint activities in the area of ​​science and business practice. Every year we organize 4 international conferences of an interdisciplinary nature – said prof. Edmund WITTBRODT – President of the Space Sciences Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, who opened the conference. SEA & SPACE – EARLY SPRING of the ERA of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONFERENCE

“Rights and obligations in case of damage occurring in Outer Space” in the auditorium of the University of Business and Administration. Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski (WSAiB) an international conference was held in Gdynia on November 23, 2023. The world has satellites to control what is happening on Earth, and Russia still bypasses sanctions by using illegal transport on the seas and oceans. The conference topic “Rights and obligations in the event of damage occurring in outer space – issues related to the codification of space law”, also applies to damage resulting from satellites disrupting the activities of ports, maritime transport and global logistics. Disabling satellites may prevent the operation of ports and marine terminals, offshore installations, their protection, and even defense.

Another important element of economic security related to the use of satellites, computer science and artificial intelligence is the tracking of ghost ships. Vessels operating in the dark and gray fleets illegally transport Russian oil, gas or grain to or from places subject to sanctions. We can use satellite systems to track illegal operations. The system must be resistant to attacks and operational. Thanks to satellite technology and artificial intelligence and IT systems, even if a ship turns off its AIS identification device, its path and illegal STS operations can be tracked.

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in our lives. Thanks to it, we can explore the Universe, but also closely observe what is happening on the lands and oceans of our globe. Conference entitled “Artificial intelligence in space and at sea” took place at the Gdańsk University of Technology on May 23, 2024. The conference was organized by the Space Sciences Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN), Gdańsk Branch, in cooperation with the Baltic Maritime and Space Cluster and the Gdańsk University of Technology. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Polish Space Agency. We took advantage of the invitation and participated in most of the conference. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE in SPACE and at SEA CONFERENCE 23th May 2024 Gdansk University of Technology

Science for Sea and Space HYBRID Conference – IO PAN – SOPOT – 09 April 2025

The Baltic Sea and Space Cluster is a key maritime and space cluster in the Baltic Sea region, an active member of the European Network of Maritime Clusters, the United Nation Global Compact and the Cluster Collaboration Platform. In 2023, the cluster took an active part in international projects GALATEA, ZEVInnovation, INTERMARE, and is a business partner of the International University of the European Union SEA EU. Cluster members took active part in BALTEXPO 2023, Nor Shipping and Posidonia 2024 and the Polish Ports Congress 2023 and 2024. BSSC is a key maritime cluster in the Baltic Sea region.

The BSS Cluster is working as the Pentagon Helix HUB organization. It integrates the transfer of knowledge between science and business, supports social initiatives, local governments and administration, develops investor relations in the maritime and space industry. The cluster acts as a smart organization. We view maritime and space business in a holistic manner. BSSC integrates technological, legal and economic solutions at the scientific, business and social level