CanalNav-VR
Panama Canal Authority certified NPPU with VDES (AIS 2.0)
CanalNav-VR. Don’t leave for Panama without it.
All NeoPanamax vessels transiting the Panama Canal must use a PCA-certified Non-Portable Piloting Unit (NPPU). The CanalNav-VR by S3C is fully approved by the Panama Canal Authority, offering precise centimetre-level positioning and heading accuracy.
It stands out with its built-in Class A transponder, enabling it to function as both a primary or secondary AIS system, and is equipped with S3C’s advanced VDES hardware for AIS 2.0 compliance through a simple software update.
The CanalNav-VR is the optimal NPPU choice, ensuring PCA compliance and future-proofing your vessel with state-of-the-art technology.
PRION
Expanding our VDES product line-up
PRION, our latest satellite payload, marks a significant advancement in maritime digital connectivity through the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES). As leaders in next-generation AIS development, expanding our VDES offerings to include a satellite component was a natural progression.
The launch of the PRION VDE-Sat payload completes our VDES suite, enabling customers to upgrade AIS shore stations, mobile transceivers, and satellite platforms to be fully AIS 2.0 (VDES) compatible. We are dedicated to enhancing maritime connectivity and delivering robust digital solutions to the global maritime industry.
Product Development
We understand the challenges and risks to develop and launch a new technology product. We acknowledge that technology is but one element of this complex, often chaotic process. We therefore only develop products in co-creation with our partners. We remove the technology risk from the equation so that you can focus on the market.
Product Gallery
For two decades we have pushed the boundaries with software defined radio (SDR), initially within the military and signal intelligence industries and since 2015 with increasing focus on the maritime and space sectors. Our in-house SDR framework combined with our wide range of validated hardware platforms allow for low risk, fast time to market product development. We have demonstrated this from deep space to the most remote fishing village.
Tech Partnerships
We have partnership formats to suit almost any natural relationship within our core industries. From industry-leading solution providers to governments and humanitarian development projects. If you think we have much in common and should explore the benefits, this is where the conversation starts.
Industry thought leaders
Communication products are not built in a vacuum. It takes willpower and energy to focus an entire industry on the benefits of a new direction to move it forward. We play a very active role in this process, from international forums driving new standards to on-the-ground awareness with fishing communities. Join the conversation to get notifications for important industry announcements, podcast launches, and online events.