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Suncom Co., Ltd., as the Application Service Provider (LRIT ASP) of Korea, performs LRIT compliance testing for Korean-flagged vessels and issues certificates of compliance on behalf of the government.

Suncom Co., Ltd., as the Application Service Provider (LRIT ASP) of Korea, performs LRIT compliance testing for Korean-flagged vessels and issues certificates of compliance on behalf of the government.

LRIT
Long-Range Identification and Tracking

Ship Long-Range Identification and Tracking

Suncom Co., Ltd., as the Application Service Provider (LRIT ASP) of Korea, performs LRIT compliance testing for Korean-flagged vessels and issues certificates of compliance on behalf of the government.
In accordance with Regulation 19-1 of Chapter 5 of the IMO SOLAS Convention, the Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system has been mandatory since January 1, 2009. All vessels of 300 gross tons or more are required to obtain LRIT compliance certification. In January 2009, Suncom was designated as an Application Service Provider (ASP) by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and has since been responsible for LRIT equipment compliance testing and certificate issuance.

List of compliant LRIT satellite communication devices required for vessels engaged in international voyages
(Testable Devices)

Communication Service
Manufacturer
Model Name

INMARSAT-C
Furuno
FELCOM Series
Thrane&Thrane
TT-3000 Series
TT-3020 Series
TT-3026 Series
JRC
JUE-75 Series
JUE-85 Series
JUE-87 Series
JUE-95 Series
ORBCOMM
SRC
CLT100
INMARSAT-D+
Skywave
DMR-800 Series
Satamatics
SAT-201 Series
SAT-202 Series
✔ New Testing Notic
  • Only Korean-flagged vessels are eligible for testing. Applications can be submitted after installing a satellite communication device on the vessel in accordance with Korean law.
  • LRIT testing will be allowed after activating a Korean-flagged Inmarsat-C number through KTsat or other providers and receiving the Activation Report.
  • During the test, the LRIT equipment must remain powered and stable for approximately two days.
  • The following documents must be submitted in full for certificate issuance:
✔ Required Documents
  • LRIT Compliance Test Application Form
  • Certificate of Nationality (Korean and English)
  • International Tonnage Certificate (ITC)
  • Radio Station License (Ship Earth Station, Earth Station)
  • Document verifying navigation area (SR Certificate or Class Basic Inspection Certificate)
✔ Reissuance of Certificate
  • Radio Station License (Ship Earth Station, Earth Station)
  • Document verifying navigation area (SR Certificate or Class Basic Inspection Certificate)
✔ Ship IT System Implementation Cases
  • Supplied Inmarsat satellite email solutions and built networks for 600 container vessels of Swiss MSC
  • Installed IT equipment and networks for managed vessels of STX Marine Service
  • Deployed ship IT equipment and networks for PAN OCEAN vessels
  • Installed tracking devices and developed solutions for Samsung Heavy Industries’ barges
  • Built email systems for Japanese KDDI vessels
  • Deployed shipboard meteorological observation equipment for the Korea Meteorological Administration

Company Name : Suncom Co., Ltd.
Business Registration Number : 606-81-95871
CEO : Ko Tae-hoon

Phone : +82-51-337-3041
Fax : +82-51-337-3060
Address : #602, 111, Hyoyeol-ro, Buk-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Ⓒ Copyright 2025 SUNCOM CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved

Company Name : Suncom Co., Ltd.  │ Business Registration Number : 606-81-95871  │ CEO : Ko Tae-hoon

Phone : +82-51-337-3041 │ Fax : +82-51-337-3060  │ Address : #602, 111, Hyoyeol-ro, Buk-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Ⓒ Copyright 2025 SUNCOM CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved