North America Marine Communication Systems Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Size

Marine communication systems are set of communication systems used for communication between different ships or ships to shore. There are various components of the COMMs systems, for instance, radio communication systems, VHF radio telephone, MF/HF radio telephone, dual-channel Navtex receiver, Inmarsat, marine radar, VHF data exchange system (VDES), maritime SAT phone & internet devices and other navigation related systems. Growing demand for secure communication for maritime IoT applications is making the rise in the demand for marine communication systems solutions in the market. The North America marine communication systems market is growing rapidly due to advent of two-way communication using VDES. The companies are even launching new products to gain a larger market share. 

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the marine communication systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. "Ship-To-Shore Marine Communication Systems" accounts for the largest system segment in the marine communication systems market. The marine communication systems market report also covers pricing analysis, patent analysis, and technological advancements in depth.     

Market Definition

Marine communication systems are set of communication systems used for communication between different ships or ships to shore. There are various components of the COMMs systems, for instance, radio communication systems, VHF radio telephone, MF/HF radio telephone, dual-channel Navtex receiver, Inmarsat, marine radar, VHF data exchange system (VDES), maritime SAT phone & internet devices and other navigation related systems. Marine communication systems are also used for visualization, catering distress calls, navigation and providing early warnings for adverse weather. It is an advanced system used for the safety and security of the vessel & life on-board.

Marine Communication Systems Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:

Drivers

• GROWING DEMAND FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION FOR MARITIME IOT APPLICATIONS 

There has been a progressive shift in the maritime IoT ecosphere recently. This ecosphere is served by various standard electronic parts that are the hardware integrated with multiple software. , The importance of utilizing such maritime application technologies in the IoT era is an absolute necessity that is driving the global marine communication systems market.

• ADVENT OF TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION USING VDES

VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) is a two-way, very high frequency (VHF) ship communications system that is widely used in maritime communications in recent times. It is considered a standard automatic identification system (AIS) extension. Next-generation marine communications systems use AIS and VDES in the same box used in most commercial ships.

• EMERGENCE OF 5G AND LTE NETWORKS

5G is the next generation of wireless cellular technology. It will provide high-speed data up to 3000 Mbps (3 Gbps) in the real world. Smartphones and other intelligent devices will hugely benefit from 5G. The internet of things (IoT), will also tremendously benefit from the speed and bandwidth of 5G. Moreover, 5G network can also enhance the maritime industry, as LTE/5G can offer much higher communications speeds at a significantly lower cost to satellites enabling the next wave of marine communications.

• SURGE IN DEMAND FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Satellite communication is a type of modern telecommunications where artificial satellites provide communication links between various points on earth. It plays a vital role in multiple industries for business continuity, and emergency management in different business sectors such as marine communication, terrain communication, telecommunication, oil and gas, IoT, healthcare, government, maritime, mining and more. Moreover, satellite communications are used for various other commercials, and governmental and military applications. 

Opportunity

• INCREASING CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY/COMMERCIAL VESSELS 

Growing geopolitical pressure is forcing countries to strengthen their defence sector, including land, air, and marine. Recently, the funding for constructing a strong naval fleethas been a top priority for countries. Naval fleet construction includes a wide range of vessels such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, amphibious ships, replenishment ships, multirole and research ships, and submarines, which are prominently used in marine applications.

Restraint/Challenge

• OUTDATED MARINE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS POSE THE THREAT OF HACKING

Cybercrime/hacking and cybersecurity issues have increased by 600% during the pandemic across all sectors. Flaws in network or software security is a weaknesses which hackers exploit to perform unauthorized actions within a system.

Post COVID-19 Impact on Marine Communication Systems Market

COVID-19 created a major impact on the marine communication systems market as almost every country has opted for the shutdown for every production facility except the ones dealing in producing the essential goods. The government has taken some strict actions such as the shutdown of production and sale of non-essential goods, blocked international trade, and many more to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The only business which is dealing in this pandemic situation is the essential services that are allowed to open and run the processes.

The growth of the marine communication systems market is rising due to the government policies to boost international trade post covid. Also the increasing construction of military/commercial vessels demand is rising the demand for marine communication systems market in the market. However, factors such as congestion associated with trade routes and trade restrictions between some nations are restraining the market growth. The shutdown of production facilities during the pandemic situation has had a significant impact on the market.

Manufacturers are making various strategic decisions to bounce back post-COVID-19. The players are conducting multiple research and development activities to improve the technology involved in the marine communication systems market. With this, the companies will bring advanced and accurate solutions to the market. In addition, the government initiatives to boost international trade has led to the market's growth.

Recent Developments

• In May 2022, Inmarsat North America Limited provided modern wireless communications to maritime vessels. The service launched for Titanic expedition team aims to offer satellite communications network capabilities for the expedition. This company could offer innovative and advanced solutions for its clients
• In May 2022, SAAB received the contract from Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for torpedo tube for lightweight torpedos with advanced control features. For this contract the company received USD 14.75 thousand. Through this company strengthened its regional presence

North America Marine Communication Systems Market Scope

The marine communication systems market is segmented on the basis of by type, product, component, application and communication technology. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

By Type

• Ship-To-Shore Marine Communication Systems
• Ship-To-Ship Marine Communication Systems

On the basis of type, the North America marine communication systems market is segmented into ship-to-shore marine communication systems and ship-to-ship marine communication systems.

By Product

• Maritime Sat Phone & Internet Devices
• Marine Radio Devices
• Marine Multifunction Displays (MFDS)
• VHF Data Exchange System (VDES)
• Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Terminals
• Marine Radar
• Automatic Identification System (AIS)
• Others

On the basis of by product, the North America marine communication systems market has been segmented into Maritime Sat Phone & Internet Devices, Marine Radio Devices, Marine Multifunction Displays (MFDS), VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Terminals, Marine Radar, Automatic Identification System (AIS), and others.

By Component

• Solution
• Services

On the basis of component, the North America marine communication systems market has been segmented into solution and services.

By Application

• Commercial
• Government/Military
• Recreational

On the basis of application, the North America marine communication systems market has been segmented into commercial, government/military and recreational.

By Communication Technology

• Satellite
• WIMAX
• WLAN
• LTE
• IR Wi-Fi
• Others

On the basis of communication technology, the North America marine communication systems market has been segmented into Satellite, WIMAX, WLAN, LTE, IR Wi-Fi, and others.

Marine Communication Systems Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The marine communication systems market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, product, component, application and communication technology as referenced above.

The countries covered in the marine communication systems market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico.

U.S. dominates the marine communication systems market. The U.S. marine communication systems market is expected to be the fastest-growing in North America. U.S. is in the forefront of communication technology activities and has the satellite constellation for it.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of North America brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Marine Communication Systems Market Share Analysis

The marine communication systems market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, North America presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to marine communication systems market.

Some of the major players operating in the marine communication systems market are:

Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., Leonardo S.p.A., Telemar group, Inmarsat North America Limited, Rohde & Schwarz, SAAB, Zenitel Group, Iridium Communications Inc., FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Teledyne FLIR LLC, Icom Inc., Jotron., Garmin Ltd., BOCHI CORPORATION, Avatec Marine., NAVICO HOLDING AS, Cobham Satcom, Intellian Technologies, Inc., Hughes Network Systems, LLC, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, Applied Satellite Technology Ltd, Alphatron Marine B.V., NSSL Global, Marlink SAS, Norsat International Inc., Global Technology House, Thales among others.

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