Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — March 16, 2026 — Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a global maritime intelligence company today announced continued progress in its growth strategy and product commercialization through two repayable contributions from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) under the Regional Development and Innovation Infrastructure (RDII) program.
The first contribution is supporting facility expansion and workforce growth to help GSTS address key skills gaps, expand product development capacity, and pursue emerging defence opportunities. The second is supporting the continued development and commercialization of OCIANA®, GSTS’ AI-driven maritime vessel-management platform for defence, security, and supply chain applications.
These projects mark an important step in scaling GSTS’ operations and accelerating its ability to bring advanced maritime intelligence solutions to market.
OCIANA® combines satellite and sensor data with advanced AI to deliver enhanced maritime domain awareness and support faster, better-informed decision-making. Continued investment in the platform is strengthening its commercial readiness and expanding its value across mission-critical use cases.
“These projects help move GSTS forward at an important stage in our growth,” said Richard Kolacz, CEO of GSTS. “The support from ACOA is enabling us to expand our capabilities, strengthen our team, and accelerate the commercialization of OCIANA® to meet growing market demand in defence, maritime security, and supply chain visibility.”
OCIANA® is fully operational today, providing valuable intelligence capability to Canada, NATO members and other Five Eyes nations.
GSTS noted that one of the supported projects is connected to an Ocean Supercluster initiative, reflecting broader innovation ecosystem support around the company’s technology and its maritime supply chain applications. In this capacity, the platform is also used by ports, shipping companies and pilotage authorities to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
About OCIANA®
OCIANA® (previously Global Spatial Technology Solutions or GSTS) is a global maritime intelligence company helping organizations move from awareness to action. For defence and security missions, OCIANA® helps teams identify the behaviours that need investigation, detect threats earlier, interpret intent faster, and act with confidence. For maritime supply chain organizations, OCIANA® powers smarter voyage and resource planning, reducing fuel consumption, easing port congestion, and streamlining vessel turnarounds.
For more information, visit OCIANA.com.
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