inter-industry maritime satcom glossary & certification projects a joint initiative of...
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Inter-Industry
Maritime SatCom
Glossary
& Certification ProjectsA Joint Initiative of InterManager and the GVF
MSF
George Hoyt, FNIInterManager Director, Projects,
Face Of Shipping, Founder & CEO, Seagull AS of Norway, Advisor to Board,
InterManager AGM, 13 October 2014, Singapore
Maritime SatCom
GlossaryThe Glossary comprises a
highly comprehensive A to Z of more than 200 terms used on a daily basis by the satellite
communications industry in its dialogues
with the maritime community.
A Joint Initiative of InterManager and the GVF MSF
From “A” (Accelerator) to “Z” (Zone Beam)
Accelerator A component in software (and sometimes using dedicated hardware) that reduces the effect of long round trip times inherent in satellite connections on TCP/IP data throughput. Also known as a Performance Enhancement Proxy (PEP).
Zone Beam See Regional Beam.
Broadcast The sending of one transmission to multiple users in a defined group (compare to unicast). Examples are network television distribution via satellite, XM-Radio, DirecTV, Dish Network, etc.
BSS Broadcast Satellite Service. The international and domestic regulatory bodies identify the type of traffic being handled over satellites and assign specific RF spectrum (frequency bands) for their use in order to minimize mutual interference between services. Examples include Sky TV, DirecTV, Dish, etc.
BUC Block Up-Converter. The BUC accepts L-Band signals from the indoor
C Band The portion of the RF Spectrum first used by commercial satellites. It is typically 3.625 to 4.2 GHz on the satellite’s downlink and 5.85 to 6.425 GHz on the satellite’s uplink. However, extended C-Band RF Spectrum is authorized in many parts of the world.
Carrier The carrier is a CW (unmodulated) wave which is later modulated by the baseband signal. However, in common practice, signals with modulation are also referred to as carriers.
Carrier Frequency The main frequency on which a voice, data, or video signal is sent. Microwave and satellite communications transmitters operate in the band from 1 to 14 GHz (a GHz is one billion cycles per second).
Carrier to Noise Ratio (C/N) The ratio of the received carrier power and the noise power in a given bandwidth, expressed in dB. This figure is directly related to G/T and S/N; and in a video signal the higher the C/N, the better the received picture.
InterManager members invest in “continuous improvement”
We know that before we can effectively evaluate improvement, we must properly measure, and before we can measure properly, we must adequately define what we are going to measure
DEFINE, MEASURE & IMPROVE
InterManager2012 New Projects
Standard of Maritime Satellite Communication
Global Seafarers Survey
SatCom Solutions – What Ship Managers
Want & Need = SAFETY
Measure it
to
Manage it!Return On Investment
SAFTEY…”ONLY INMARSAT IS ABLE TO MEET GMDSS STANDARD AND THEREFORE ABLE TO MEET RADIO LICENCE CERTIFICATE, WHICH HAS TO COMPLY WITH GMDSS REQUIREMENTS”...…”IF VSAT WERE TO VENTURE INTO THIS TERITORY, THEY WOULD IMMEDIATELY BECOME A SERIOUS COMPETITOR, BUT THAT WOULD MEAN SERIOUS STANDARDS NOT JUST “WOOLY” DEFINITIONS”…
Return On Investment
WHY- Shipping is a business
HOW- Communicate, cooperate, collaborate, participate and learn.
That will build trust!
WHEN- Start talking to each other today!
What’s Missing?
EFFECTIVE CO-OPERATION BETWEEN SHIP MANAGERS AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATION PROVIDERS
BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BOTH “WORLDS”
“DEFINITIONS”, SO WE CAN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER – LOTS OF FRUSTRATION ON OUR PART
UNDERSTAND SHIP MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE – WHO ARE TODAY’S “DECISION MAKERS”
– WHY INTERNET IS NOT A PRIORITY TODAY, – HOW, WHEN, AND WHY INTERNET MIGHT BECOME
A PRIORITY
MLC, Crew Welfare, Social Media, What SOLUTIONS can you offer?
P I R A C Y
Challenges create OPPORTUNITESSeafarer Retention & Recruitment
Excess Onboard Paperwork
NEED & DEMAND
The NEED for greater understanding of satellite solutions for the maritime community is increasing
Demand for data services and the transfer of digital information on board vessels has risen dramatically
USE of satellite technologyHas rapidly expanded, because:
Vessels become an extension of the office, Increased demand for on-board business applications,Decrease in hardware/service costs,Increased coverage over ocean routes, Smaller antennas, Standardization of products, Increased focus on services and solutions
RESPONSE & OFFERINGSThe satellite communications industry has responded with a growing diversity of offerings
Ship managers, charterers, insurers, suppliers, and other maritime interests, must have the information necessary to differentiate those offerings
GVF Maritime SatCom ForumA serious combined effort is now being
undertaken to facilitate effective decisions regarding the acquisition, installation, and operation of maritime satcom systems and services
A maritime subgroup comprised of industry experts, with the support and structure of GVF, has engaged with the maritime industry to provide information, education, training and support to expand the development of satellite networks around the globe
GVF Maritime SatCom Forum
(MSF)MSF Co-Chairs
Martin JarroldChief, International Programme
DevelopmentGlobal VSAT Forum
Roger AdamsonCEO, Futurenautics
Mr. Adonis VolarisManaging Director,
Telaccount Overseas Ltd, Cyprus
Chairman, Cyprus Shipping Chamber ICT sub-committee
The Glossary… 1A Joint Initiative of InterManager and the GVF MSF
Launched in Sept at the Informa VSAT 2014 conference in London, by the Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
This document, earlier iterations of which were developed by the Maritime SatCom Forum Working Group of the GVF, has been further developed by the joint-chairs of the MSF, Martin Jarrold, Chief of International Programme Development, GVF, and Roger Adamson, Chief Executive, Futurenautics
With Contributions from SatProf
The Glossary… 2A Joint Initiative of InterManager and the GVF MSF
The MSF has built a strong relationship with InterManager – the international association of ship managers. Captain Kuba Szymanski, InterManager Secretary General has been a constant and forthright advocate of the Glossary.
The Glossary has been endorsed by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber & InterManager.
The Glossary… 3
The development of the Glossary was driven by requests from the maritime customer marketplace for a detailed explanation and elaboration of the terminology commonly used by satellite communications solutions vendors, and this document will serve to improve the quality and effectiveness of discussions at the interface of the solutions seller and the solutions buyer.
The Glossary… 3
GVF, in collaboration with InterManager and Futurenautics, will engage in a continuing programme to disseminate the ‘Glossary’ as a key resource to enhance the future dialogues between the satellite solutions community and the maritime solutions customer environment.
Commented Captain Kuba Szymanski… (18th September 2014)
“The shipping industry needs more standardisation and I am delighted to see this joint project completed. Our new ‘Glossary’ shows that it is possible to identify and agree on terms to make the industry understandable for all stake holders, with special attention to seafarers who are, ultimately, the end users.”
Maritime VSAT Certification Project
Oct 2014
Global reach with online course delivery
Global, scaleable, low cost– Over 10,000 enrolled
Simulators teach and assess technical skills
Courses are self-paced, available 24 hrs
Automatic course and prerequisite linking for certification management
Registration self service or by order. Dedicated student support staff Requires only a moderate-speed
Internet connection and browser with Flash player
Simulator skills assessments connect to LMS student scores
Multi-language instant-switch capability
Readily customized for each organization
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Student learning system user interface, showing customization
Marine Courses and Certifications
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Future courses
Operators on Board Vessels
Satcom Field Technicians and Engineers
503E: Sea Tel Model 09 series Installation and Maintenance
HOST-ESea Tel hands on skills test(appr. by Sea Tel)
561: Fundamentals for Marine VSAT Operators
520: Satcom Fundamentals
562E: Operating the Sea Tel Model '09 series Marine VSAT
562E-IMA: Operating the Sea Tel Model 'IMA series Marine VSAT
503T: HCC SpaceTrack 4000 Installation and Maintenance
HOST-TST4000 hands on skills test (appr. by HCC)
GVF SpecialistMarine VSAT
Operator Certifications
GVF Marine Installation & Maintenance Certifications
* HCC cert. also requires GVF 510 & 521
562T: Operating the HCC SpaceTrack 4000 Marine VSAT
503E-S1: Sea Tel Model 09 series Installation and Maintenance
Interference-prevention emphasis: Blockage Workmanship Cross-pol
Future courses
Sample learning page (VSAT operator)
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Sample learning page (VSAT operator)
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Sample learning page (VSAT operator)
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Sample learning page (field technician)
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Maritime VSAT Certification Project
for InterManager members:
Free training and certification of 10 seafarers serving onboard (1
per company)(Sponsored by Seagull AS, Norway)
Free training and certification of 5 shore based personnel, (1 per
company)(Sponsored by SatProf)
Selection on 1st come, 1st serve, basis
Oct 2014
After completion of the Maritime VSAT Certifications,
InterManager will request feed back from
participants to evaluate the benefits of
certification, with regards to “ROI”
Oct 2014
Maritime SatCom Glossary
& Certification Projects
Thank You,
www.intermanager.org www.gvf.org
www.satprof.com www.futurenautics.com
www.faceofshipping.com www.seagul.no