Assignment

in
I.C.T.
Submitted by:
Gapoy, Frednixen B.

Year and Section:

BSMT1-Alpha

Date of Submission:
August 20, 2021

Submitted to:
Sir Marcelo Vicente Mapa IV

Name: Gapoy, Frednixen B. Section: BSMT 1- Alpha

Instruction: Kindly write your reaction paper and site some additional references in the
ATTACHED PDF ARTICLE.

A Shipboard LAN System is made up of a variety of hardware and software

components that gather, record, and use data from navigation and research equipment, as
well as supporting navigation and research initiatives. Onboard, there are a number of LAN
plugs and wireless LAN Access points. They allow users to connect to a network from
anywhere on board while simultaneously displaying data and graphs on PCs, tablet
computers, and other screens (School of Fisheries Sciences.2021).
The research paper titled “Network-Integrated Ship Automatic Systems And
Internetworking to the Internet” by Li-Der Chou and Jeng Yih Juang (1996) is an informative
article that intends to emphasize the significance of LAN system aboard a ship. It also
proposes various concepts on how we can reduce the satellite communication cost.
There are numerous reasons why building a local area network (LAN) on a
commercial ship is a splendid idea. First and foremost, it can be utilized to link and integrate
the automated systems. Without having to be in the bridge, the officer may run and manage
the ship from anywhere on the ship via the shipboard LAN.
Moreover, using satellite communications, the shipboard LAN may be linked to
terrestrial communication networks, such as the Internet, which provides a range of services
and databases, allowing passengers, scientists, and sailors to interact with anybody on the
world. Nobody, even at sea, can survive these days without connection to the Internet.
Another benefit of connecting the shipboard LAN to the Internet is that all engines,
equipment, and instruments connected to the shipboard LAN may be operated and
monitored remotely by specialists and experts at a land-based repair and maintenance
center. Instruments in automated systems are growing more complex, making it tougher to
detect faults. As a result, professionals on shore may use an integrated network to remedy
ship problems. Furthermore, through interconnected networks, or so-called distance
medical care, a sick person at sea can get diagnoses and assistance from doctors on land.
On the other hand, the commercial ship always supplies passengers with a variety of
amusement and day-to-day services. The shipboard LAN may be used to execute some of
the services, such as video on demand, audio on demand, KTV, and shop- ping. Instead of
travelling to the entertainment houses and retail establishments, passengers may call and
enjoy the services over the onboard LAN. Passengers and mariners will be attracted to a
comfortable and convenient life environment provided by the onboard LAN.

The physical network topology depends on the ship's structure which is related to
the type of the ship. From the view point of speed, optical fibers, are capable of offering
high bandwidth, when com- pared with other transmission media, such as the coaxial cables
and twist pairs. Hence the fibre optics are able to provide multi-media services including
VOD, KTY and virtual shopping.
There are three ways to deliver messages between the shipboard LAN and the
terrestrial net- works. The first is via the satellite communication, another is via the radio
communication, e.g. VHF and MF radios, and the other is via the cellular mobile
communication on land. From the view point of spent fees, which transmission method to
be adopted depends on the distance to the seacoast. For the cheap cost, the cellular mobile
communication should be superior to the others. The satellite communications are
suggested to be adopted at the Sea Area.
Based on my research, the idea on the article is still valuable because at present, the
ship is connected to the outside world through satellite. However, because to high cost,
data transfer via low-bandwidth ship is conceivable. Because LAN is not allowed on board,
only a small percentage of the ship's crew may utilize the internet due to space constraints.
As a result, a ship is necessary for network building (Mi-Jin Kim,2011).
If you do not want to solely rely on the ship satellite internet, there’s another option.
You'll need a worldwide roaming sim card with tethering capabilities, such as Data Go. Three
Sim Card (UK) cannot be tethered unless purchased in the United Kingdom with a British
credit card and a British address. We got ours from Data Go in Melbourne, but it's also
available on Amazon in the United States, as noted in the Best Sim Card to Use in Multiple
European Countries (Mclnerney, 2018).
Both of the above-mentioned options are not cost-effective . Moreover,maintaining
them to their good working condition is challenging. As of now, Inmersat, which was
mentioned in the paper, was already fulfilled. It now bears the name Inmarsat C and Mini C.
An advantage of Inmarsat C and Mini C is that they are both low-cost satellite systems that
are simple to set up and maintain. The above-deck device consists of an omnidirectional
antenna and a small transceiver that may be used on any size ship.
Bearing the marine safety in mind, Inmarsat C, protects yourself against the
unpredictability of open sea and harsh weather conditions. Since 1999, we've been saving
lives at sea. Inmarsat C and Mini C is a two-way store and forward communication system
that transmits messages from ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship, and ship-to-ship. It is guaranteed
for dependability and constructed to last. Email, SMS, telex, chart, and weather updates
may all be sent and received across seas. Inmarsat C is your lifeline for transmitting and
receiving near real-time distress and safety communications certified by the International
Maritime Organization's (IMO) Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for Ship
Security Alert Systems (SSAS) (Inmarsat, n.a.).

By utilizing the Inmarsat System in the voyage, it will be expected that group calls
would be enhanced. It will ensure that the navigators are continuously being updated on
the latest marine safety statistics, weather forecasts, and search and rescue related
information to reduce the risk of sailing into dangerous seas. SafetyNET, SafetyNETII, and
RescueNET services transmit Enhanced Group Calls. Mariners will also be able to access
critical navigational and weather alerts, forecasts, and other critical safety information
quickly and easily. Don't jeopardize your crew's and vessel's safety. Make data-driven
judgments and always guarantee that you can sail safely.

References:
School of Fisheries Sciences. (2021). INBOARD LAN SYSTEM » Training Ships Oshoro-maru.
http://ships.fish.hokudai.ac.jp/en/?page_id=93

Mi-Jin Kim. (2011). Topology Configuration for Effective In-Ship Network

Construction.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227261372_Topology_Config
uration_for_Effective_In-Ship_Network_Construction

Mclnerney. (2018). How to have your own Internet System on a Cruise Ship - Contented
Traveller. https://www.contentedtraveller.com/internet-system-cruise-ship/

Inmarsat. (n.a.). Inmarsat C - Inmarsathttps://www.inmarsat.com/en/solutions-

services/maritime/services/inmarsat-c.html