Subsea Communications ⚓ Maritimes Cluster Norddeutschland e.V.

Ship seen from below in the water — © izanbar/iStock

Reliable subsea communications are a key technological necessity for a range of maritime applications, including research, defence, industry and infrastructure. The Subsea Communications Specialist Group is dedicated to further developing innovative systems for transmitting data in subsea environments.

Development of the specialist group

The specialist group emerged in 2014 from a previously established working group that had been active in Kiel since 2010 as a platform for interaction between science and industry. Today, it networks stakeholders from northern Germany who work together on international standards and marketable solutions.

What does the specialist group do?

The specialist group is committed to driving innovation in maritime subsea communications. It supports the development of new technologies, provides impetus for research and industry projects, and brings together stakeholders from various disciplines with the aim of promoting powerful, interoperable and practical systems.

Key topics:

Underwater Internet of Things (UIoT)
Standardisation (e.g. ISO/IEC 30140, 30142, 30143)
Subsea data management and protocols
Communication and navigation systems for deep and shallow water
Interface solutions for heterogeneous networks

Keywords: UIoT, subsea communications, drones, sensors, critical infrastructure, safety, security

All MCN members can participate in the specialist group and this is free of charge. Share ideas with other members of the specialist group, forge new contacts and harness the group’s expertise to generate targeted impetus and added value for your company. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the specialist group, please contact Peter Moller at the MCN office in Schleswig-Holstein or Oliver Malmström at the MCN office in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. You will find the contact details below.