Introduction and implementation of Korean e-Navigation

Carrying out maritime digitalization policies by introducing and implementing e-Navigation services

Preventing human error in collision/grounding-related maritime accidents; promoting efficiency of ships, ports, and maritime logistics; establishing the maritime digital service infrastructure; and establishing and operating the infrastructure for the 4th Industrial Revolution technologies in the maritime sector

1. (Implementing e-Navigation service) Since January 30, 2021, 29 services in four categories, including automatic updates of electronic charts and collision/grounding prevention service, have been provided to all ships* operating within 100km of the coast.

• * (Ships of 3 tons or more) Using e-Navigation devices and LTE-M communication networks up to 100km from the coast (Ships of less than 3 tons) Using services with mobile apps and commercial communication networks within 30km of the coast

2. (Establishing and operating e-Navigation infrastructure) One main center, six local centers and two LTE-M communication centers across the Korean Peninsula are operating to provide 24/7 seamless e-Navigation services.

• (e-Navigation Center/district) The main center collects and processes maritime safety information to provide services, and the local centers monitor the performance of services in each region.
• (High-speed maritime wireless communication network) Korea operates two operation centers (main and backup) and provides LTE-M communication services up to 100km from the coast through 263 base stations and 621 transceivers across the country.

3. (Enactment and enforcement of e-Navigation law) “Act on Providing and Promoting Use of Intelligent Maritime Traffic Information Service” was enacted on 29 January 2020 and enforced on 30 October 2021