Ships built to transport CO2 as part of a pioneering carbon capture and storage project will be equipped with terminals to communicate over two LEO constellations
K Line is equipping its fleet of ships with enhanced connectivity as it prepares to support the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project in Norway.
The Japanese shipping group will provide CO2 transport to the joint-venture project that will store carbon to mitigate industrial emissions in Europe and in Norway.
On its new ships, K Line Energy Shipping will deploy communications terminals to connect with two low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations of satellites and antennas for 5G cellular communications.
These CO2 gas carriers will use Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s Starlink constellation for high-speed communications when available and Iridium Communications LEO satellites for L-band back-up.
Starlink will be used primarily for crew welfare, operations and business use, with Iridium Certus relied upon during inclement weather, emergency situations or when entering waters where other services may be prohibited.
This combination should ensure operations are consistently sustained, and crew remain connected and safe at sea.
