Maritime Rescue vessels will have a new satellite communications system that will facilitate the management of emergency operations on the high seas. This new technology enables Internet connectivity with high bandwidths through low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications.
In addition, the solution incorporates on-board equipment for high-quality video transmission in real time and securely to coordination centers and crisis cabinets responsible for managing emergencies on land.
This solution also facilitates general uses of broadband Internet access on board, such as connecting mobiles, tablets and laptops. The necessary devices of the system are already being installed in several lifeboats.
The new satellite communications system has been developed and tested in collaboration with the company Grupo Oesía, specialized in digital and industrial engineering. Manufactured with Spanish technology, the terminals stand out for their compact design and low consumption. Among the characteristics of the new device is its ability to transmit in broadband 150 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload.
This new system is one of the actions that is part of the iSAR project, which the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (through Maritime Rescue) is carrying out in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The iSAR project (Comprehensive Innovation Program of Maritime Rescue), which has been developed in several areas since 2022, aims to improve the performance and efficiency of rescue services through innovation in the features and capabilities of maritime, air and coordination centers. It includes the development of intelligent sensors, incorporation of unmanned aircraft and improvement of the transmission and management of information generated in rescue operations.
