SATLINK Longline Buoy
Technology for effective sustainable longline fisheries
SATLINK LONGLINE BUOY
CONTROL CENTRE
A MODERN FISHING BUOY FOR TODAY’S LONGLINE FISHERMAN
Updated with reliable satellite communication locate the buoy visually when approaching in
technology, the ILL+ solar powered GPS buoy the dark.
provides consistent and accurate positions,
saving fuel and operating time. If the main fishing The ILL+ is fully autonomous and uses solar panels
line breaks, it can be located quickly with no to collect energy. There is no need to purchase or
limitation on drift distance. replace batteries as the life of the solar powered
energy system is nearly unlimited. Robust and
Using Satlink’s onboard buoy software, the lightweight, the ILL+ buoy is easy to use and
Captain can press a single button to remotely fully compatible with Satlink’s Ocean Services
turn on a bright light, allowing the vessel to data maps.
MAIN BENEFITS
· Fishing gear and lines can always be located latency assures responses to commands or
and tracked based on the attached buoy GPS polls within 3 minutes
position
· Buoys require no maintenance, lifespan is only
· GPS position is secure and confidential, no one limited to environmental wear and tear
can view the positions except authorized users
· Water resistant to 11 Atmospheres (110
· Buoys can be switched on remotely meters)
· The transmitting interval of the buoys can be · Buoy tracks can be overlaid with Satlink’s
modified by the Captain oceanographic map data such as SST, Currents
and Plankton
· Buoys are solar powered, no need to
purchase extra charging equipment on board · Satlink’s oceanography information helps to
predict future buoy drift direction
· Near real-time buoy GPS positions, low
OTHER BUOY BENEFITS
· Buoys are energy efficient and consume low · Buoy GPS positions can be received via
amounts of power satellite onboard the vessel and can be copied
to the owner’s office and sister ships
· Buoys are durable and built tough to withstand
the marine environment · Satlink buoys are environmentally friendly
· Satlink’s software allows the office to set up · The ILL+ is powered from the sun’s light using
geo-fencing rules for management and tracking highly efficient solar panels, energy is stored
internally
· The buoy flash duration is configurable
· The buoy’s design requires no maintenance
SATLINK LONGLINE BUOY
· Buoy position and heading is always available; and does not deteriorate over time
data is stored in secure servers
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELB 3010 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ILL+ BUOY
Weight 4 Kg No need for battery charger
Dimensions 310 mm diameter x 315 mm high Energy PV panels to store solar energy
OPERATING DIAGRAM
SATELLITE
Bidir
Com ectional
mun
icatio
n BUOY
LES
FISHING LINE
LONGLINER
SHIP OWNER OFFICE
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Satlink Longline Buoy
