▶ 10:30 - 10:35
Facilitator self-introduction
Tetsuya Muroyama, President, The Japanese Association of Science and Technology Journalists/ Director, The Young Astronauts Club-Japan/ Former chief commentator, NHK
Greeting from the organiser Satellite VDES Consortium
Representative secretary: Akira Shisa, IHI
〈Part 1〉Ocean and space linkages
▶ 10:35 - 10:45
Ocean x Space / Satellite Application for Maritime (Observation, Positioning)
Junichiro Ishizawa, Manager, Space Technology Directorate I Satellite Applications and Operations Center, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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The ocean is closely related to our daily lives, such as fisheries and shipping. Since it is far from land and covers a wide area, there are restrictions on the means of observation and communication, and the use of artificial satellites is useful. This article introduces ocean observation and positioning using artificial satellites, focusing on JAXA satellites.
▶ 10:45 - 10:55
Sea and Space Social implementation of smart water industry using satellites
Yosuke Mizukami, President, OCEAN SOLUTION TECHNOLOGY
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We will automatically acquire fishing operation data using satellite data (sea condition information/location information) and create marine big data using AI technology, creating a society where operational data creates value. We would like to talk about our company's efforts to achieve sustainable use of marine resources and turn the fishing industry into a growth industry.
▶ 10:55 - 11:05
Unveiling new insights through AIS and satellite data fusion and Japan's leap into VDES constellation development
Takashi Ogai, Manager, Aero Engine, Space & Defense Business Area Space Systems Business Preparation Office Project Group, IHI
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The AIS installed on commercial vessels and capable of grasping global maritime trends, enables to provide new insights through fusion with remote sensing satellites. The next-generation AIS, called VDES, features a robust two-way communication using the VHF band, uniquely covering both terrestrial and satellite systems, and efforts towards its realization have begun. We will introduce these initiatives.
▶ 11:05 - 11:15
Enabling maritime digitization with nano satellites
Tomoaki Yasuda, Executive Officer, Corporate Planning Department, ArkEdge Space
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VDES has been attracting attention from the perspective of advancing maritime communication and enhancing understanding of maritime situations. The satellite VDES, which combines nano satellite constellations for expansion, enables the global ocean objects monitoring and tracking. In this presentation, our activities toward promoting maritime digitization through the utilization of nano satellites, including the construction of the satellite VDES constellation, will be introduced.
▶ 11:15 - 11:25
Break Time
〈Part 2〉VDES (next generation AIS) and satellite VDES applications
▶ 11:25 - 11:35
VDES solutions demonstration project
Koichi Kato, Executive Managing Director, Japan Ship Technology Research Association
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VDES, the next-generation AIS, has added to the functions of original AIS with enhanced data communication functions including the use of satellites, making it a new communication system capable of covering the entire globe. The Sasakawa Peace Foundation's ``VDES Solutions Demonstration Project'' was launched to show the innovative solutions through field tests using satellites and accelerate their social implementation.
▶ 11:35 - 11:45
Ocean and space linkages: Overseas satellite VDES development plans and international alliances
Lars Moltsen, Founder / CEO, Main Office, Sternula
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The global roll-out of VDES demands strong international collaboration. Sternula is working on many initiatives for international collaboration. This includes technical aspects such as network sharing and organizational aspects such as the new "VDES Alliance".
▶ 11:45 - 11:55
Expectations for the satellite VDES...Expanding the convenience of digital communication at sea
Yoshikazu Kawagoe, President and CEO, MOL Techno-Trade
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Several satellite high-speed communication services are already available in the sea. Among them, Satellite VDES will bring about a new revolution in ships' safe and efficient operation by combining a highly reliable next-generation AIS with a data exchange system. I will talk about the expected expansion of the convenience of maritime digital information and communication expected from satellite VDES from the shipping industry's perspective as a system user.
▶ 11:55 - 12:05
New developments with VDES (application to a surface water drone)
Tsuyoshi Ode, Professor, Academic Research Institute, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
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While the popularity of waterborne drones continues to grow, there is a need for remote control of waterborne drones over even greater distances. We will introduce the development status of remote control of waterborne drones using the VHF band at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and future developments using VDES.
▶ 12:05 - 12:15
Digitalisation of ship/port information and communications.
Koichi Nishimura, CTO / Adviser, TST
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The digitalisation of maritime communications has already led to the introduction of digital and internet technologies in many shipboard communications. Within the next decade, a variety of digital radio communication systems will be in use. This presentation will introduce the digitalisation of ship and port information and communications with the next generation of AIS (VDES), which will be introduced in the next SOLAS amendments.
▶ 12:15 - 12:20
Closing address
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Ocean Policy Research Institute
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