Case Story: Successful Demo in Veracruz
How Sternula brought next-generation maritime connectivity to the Port of Veracruz, validating E-Navigation under real operational conditions with the Mexican Navy (SEMAR).
Watch the live demonstration from the Port of Veracruz.
Real data, real vessels, real results.
The Latin American maritime sector is at a turning point. As VDES is becoming a SOLAS carriage requirement by 2028, maritime authorities across the region face a critical question: why should AIS 2.0 be adopted?
In April 2026, Sternula partnered with SUINMA to answer that question, not in a fake scenario, but at sea, aboard a Mexican Navy surface vessel in the Port of Veracruz.
For the first time in Latin America, a live AIS 2.0 transmission was conducted under the E-Navigation model. Digital maritime information was transmitted from shore and successfully received and displayed on board. This end-to end setup consisted of Sternula MMS Proxy Shore and FLIR VDES Base Station on land, and Sternula MMS Proxy Ship and FLIR VDES Transponder installed on board, all powered by our Maritime Messaging Service (MMS) Routing Solution.
The test validated secure, real-time data exchange across 13 nautical miles, confirming the full operational capability of Sternula’s architecture in an active maritime environment.
What Did the Demo Validate?
E-Navigation allows seamless communication: Data transmitted and displayed on ECDIS in real operations conditions, not a simulated environment.
MMS Routing is multi-layer ready: The architecture supports not only S-124 navigational warnings, but also serves as the foundation for secure transfer across multiple information layers.
AIS 2.0 is scalable to new markets: The Veracruz demo confirmed that Sternula’s solution can be deployed in any coastal region, through VDE-TER and later on, VDE-SAT.
Sovereignty and situational awareness: Maritime authorities gain enhanced control over their waters, supporting a proactive and digitalized approach to maritime governance.
The Technology Behind the Demo
The Veracruz demonstration was powered by Sternula’s AIS 2.0 solution, a complete end-to-end setup combining advanced hardware with coastal station connectivity, built on VDES technology.
Through the Maritime Connectivity Platform (MCP), Sternula’s MMS Routers ensure fast, secure, and reliable data exchange from ship to shore, shore to ship, and ship to ship. The system is fully compatible with existing AIS infrastructure and operational even without satellite connectivity, making it deployable across a wide range of coastal environments.
Ready to Bring AIS 2.0 to Your Region?
The demo in Veracruz marks the beginning of a new chapter for maritime communication in Latin America and beyond. Whether you represent a port authority, a navy, or maritime administration, Sternula is here to support your transition to AIS 2.0.
