Case Study: PT SOG Indonesia helps ensure sustainable fishing with SKYWAVE satellite IoT vessel monitoring

PT SOG Indonesia supports 2,300 active vessels with SKYWAVE satellite IoT

PT SOG Indonesia, a provider of vessel monitoring systems, faced the challenge of helping thousands of Indonesian fishing vessels, particularly smaller ones, comply with new government regulations requiring a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). These smaller vessels often lacked the necessary equipment, power sources, and technical knowledge for installation. Partnering with SKYWAVE, PT SOG needed a reliable and cost-effective satellite IoT solution to ensure sustainable fishing practices and combat illegal fishing.

The solution implemented used SKYWAVE satellite services and terminals to provide extensive coverage and reliable location data for PT SOG's VMS. This allowed vessel operators to track positions and monitor speed from shore. As a result, SKYWAVE helped PT SOG equip over 2,300 active vessels and deliver more than 7,000 transmitters since 2007. The measurable impacts include optimized routes for reduced fuel consumption, improved crew safety, enhanced search-and-rescue efforts, and demonstrable compliance with regulations, supporting sustainable fisheries management for Indonesia.

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