Sternula MMS Proxy Ship

The world's first MMS Edge router

The Sternula MMS Proxy stands as the pioneer shipside MMS Edge router, encased in robust hardware designed according to the latest MCC MMS DRAFT specification and IALA GUIDELINE G1117.

Sternula MMS Proxy Ship directs maritime communications to exchange data and messages between authorized maritime stakeholders (maritime administration, port management, ship crew, captains, pilots, personal equipment, services, etc.) in an efficient, reliable, and seamless manner.

The MMS Proxy Ship allows any means of communication system, like AIS 2.0 (VDES, VHF Data Exchange System), 4G, and other satellite communication systems, to transfer data into the ship bridge equipment through it.

WHAT IS IT?

Maritime Messaging Service

Maritime Messaging Service (MMS), as defined in IALA guideline G1117, is a messaging component that allows authorized maritime stakeholders to send and receive messages in an efficient, reliable, and seamless manner within the Maritime Connectivity Platform (MCP). MMS solves problems of the current maritime wireless data communication system.

The Sternula MMS Proxy Ship enables the transfer of digital “messages”, i.e., arbitrary digital data, organized in a predefined known way to be used by digital applications. The Sternula MMS Proxy Ship provides a non-synchronous data exchange, that can be realized over varying, intermittent, and diverse digital connectivity. The Sternula MMS Proxy Ship supports both secure IP-based transport through internet connectivity and through VDE-TER and VDE-SAT connections. As a result, it addresses the need for secure transportation of trusted services and private communication among maritime stakeholders who have AIS 2.0 (VDES) or IP connectivity. Sternula MMS Proxy Ship software is compatible with 4G, AIS, AIS 2.0 (VDES), and VSAT technology ensuring the exchange of secure maritime communication.

FEATURES:

Improves e-Navigation services
Designed to meet new advanced communication modes as defined by ITU-RM.2092-1D
Designed to meet IALA requirements, as defined in IALA G1117
Meets SOLAS IV & V carriage requirements for AIS

CREATE YOUR OWN APPLICATIONS WITH STERNULA MMS PROXY SHIP

Sternula MMS Proxy Ship allows all maritime stakeholders (maritime authority, maritime administration, port administration, shipping company, and vessel owner) to create own applications based on preferred software or platform to get the maximum benefit in exchanging the needed data.

weather forecasts
ice charts
change of routes
virtual AtoN
engine monitoring
etc…

An example of how Sternula’s MMS Proxy Ship is used in combination with the AIS 2.0 (VDES) connectivity:

The Sternula MMS Proxy Ship functionality may be external to ship communication equipment in order to independently decide which communication means is the best type for the type of application, data, size, and priority under the current connectivity conditions on the ship and in the area.

By using the Sternula MMS Proxy Ship, the data or message can be delivered faster and more confidential through the AIS 2.0 (VDES) satellite when ships are at sea, or via Sternula 4G Above Deck Unit when the ships are near shores, by using the mobile network.

The Sternula MMS Proxy ship is recommended to be used together with the Sternula 4G Above Deck Unit, as the mms proxy ship can be connected through 4g or satellite network

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