September 2024
In this issue, we look at disruptive technologies vessel owners and operators can take advantage of to improve their operating costs and efficiencies, in addition to connectivity and digitalization.
satcom
Inmarsat launches new NexusWave connectivity service
Inmarsat Maritime has launched NexusWave, a new service, underpinned by a “bonded” multi-dimensional network to delivers high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, global coverage, and a “secure by design” infrastructure. Delivered by a single
Seabourn adds Starlink to the champagne and caviar
SpaceX continues to add satellites to its Starlink galaxy and maritime customers of all kinds for the low earth orbit (LEO) satcom technology. These include Carnival Corporation’s ultra luxury cruise and expedition
OSG rolls out Starlink fleetwide
Tampa, Fla., headquartered Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE:OSG) is joining the growing number of shipowners worldwide rolling out SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service fleetwide. OSG says its decision marks a pioneering moment
KVH renews satellite partnership with Intelsat
With demand for maritime satcom connectivity continuing to grow by leaps and bounds, Middletown, R.I., headquartered KVH Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI) has completed a three-year renewal of its satellite services contract with
GTMaritime explores LEO opportunities and challenges
With more Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks becoming operational, the technology is widely seen as a potential maritime satcoms game changer. “The introduction of LEO networks is a massive step forward
OneWeb launches its maritime service with a “try before you buy” offer
LEO (low earth orbiting) satellite connectivity has the potential to be a game changer in the maritime satcom sector, with SpaceX’s Starlink being adopted by a growing number of companies and getting
Inmarsat Maritime launches new Fleet Reach coastal connectivity service
Inmarsat Maritime, which is now a Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) business, has introduce a new Fleet Reach coastal LTE service for maritime connectivity, which brings uninterrupted high-speed broadband to merchant, offshore, energy and fishing
SpaceX launches second Inmarsat I-6 satellite
Satcom giant Inmarsat’s latest I-6 F2 satellite was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, February 17, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch saw I-6 F2 reaching a top speed of almost
American Cruise Lines deploys Starlink wi-fi on 2023 fleet
American Cruise Lines said today that SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet has been added to its 2023 fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships. The new Starlink satellite service is a major upgrade,