Abstract: To assess the problems of marine communication in the Arctic Passage and provide a precis of coping strategies, this paper summarizes and analyzes the relevant information and literature on the development status and challenges of Arctic Passage marine communication. Currently, the main methods of marine communication in the Arctic Passage are shore-based wireless communication and satellite communication; however, the deployment of both is not yet perfect and the service is limited. Marine communication in the Arctic Passage faces many challenges from insufficient shore-based wireless communication service coverage, imperfect navigation information security systems, limited satellite elevation angles, atmospheric attenuation of signal energy and increased difficulty of communication due to harsh climate environment. This paper argues that strengthening the construction of the Arctic communication capacity by constructing coastal radio stations, expanding the coverage of Arctic satellite communication services, and improving the integrated service system of Arctic navigation security can be potential solutions to the issues of marine communication in the Arctic Passage.

Key words: Arctic Passage, marine communication, shore based wireless communication, satellite communication