Coastal Link Corp.

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Maritime Communication Provider & Platform Business

Issues with maritime communication date back to the time of the Titanic disaster.
Potential problems on the ocean are significant, with 1,875 domestic vessel accidents reported in 2022, which could have been prevented or provided with timely rescue had a functional communication environment been available.
With Coastal Link, which is currently under development, we aim to achieve seamless communication among vessels, and between vessels and ground facilities, contributing to a reduced number of vessel accidents.

海上通信プロバイダ&プラットフォーム事業のイメージ

Maritime Communication Platform

Provides all vessels and ports with communication capability.
Eliminate vessel accidents allegedly caused by communications.

Coastal Link is a digital platform that reliably shares vessel position and data with ground stations and other vessels, while not being affected by bad weather or difficult terrain.

The introduction of Coastal Link enables communication between all vessels and ports, eliminating the causes of vessel accidents and post-accident rescue delays in the sea.

Coastal Link

Devices/Applications
The 3 devices/applications that make up Coastal Link

Provides VDES coverage online.
Rental of VDES radio equipment to ship users navigating offshore where mobile networks do not reach
Provides VDES communication coverage. Enables the monitoring of other vessels.

Business Cases
Coastal Link Application Cases

Case
01

Development and provision of maritime communication applications using Coastal Link AIR

Coastal Link SHIP offers small vessels smoother communication with large vessels and ports. In the worst case scenario, when a coastal vessel is involved in a collision with a large vessel or runs aground, the vessel may sink, and the key to a successful rescue is how quickly rescue can be implemented.

BEFORE
  • Communication is not smooth.
  • Impossible to call because we don't know the unique information of nearby vessels
  • In the event of an accident, rescue calls cannot be made smoothly.
AFTER
  • Enables communication with other vessels and land to prevent accidents before they happen.
  • Calls can be made from the AR (Augmented Reality)screen without the need to know the vessel name, call sign, or telephone number.
  • Rescue calls can be made even if other vessels are communicating simultaneously.
Case
02

Equipping offshore vessels with Coastal Link OCEAN

When navigating offshore where mobile communications are not available, renting a Coastal Link OCEAN makes communication with large vessels and ports smoother. It also provides a faster and safer communication environment by facilitating previously difficult communication between large and small vessels.

BEFORE
  • Communication between large and small vessels is difficult.
  • Requires a radio operator or equivalent certification on the part of the user.
  • Radio equipment must be installed and ship station must be opened.
AFTER
  • Enables communication between vessels.
  • No license is required for installation or use.
  • Communication function can be used whenever needed and for as long as necessary.
Case
03

Implementing Coastal Link LAND for ports, fishing ports, and remote islands

By implementing Coastal Link PORT, it will be possible to monitor vessel traffic and proactively provide information and communication to specific maritime areas and to the vessels located there. In addition, this provides safe marine traffic guidelines for small vessels which were previously difficult to monitor.

BEFORE
  • Only large vessels equipped with AIS can be monitored.
  • Cannot communicate and broadcast to multiple vessels at the same time.
  • Port and fisheries communications facilities and personnel must be prearranged.
AFTER
  • Able to monitor the movements of both small and large vessels.
  • Proactive communication and broadcasting to specific and multiple vessels.
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