Singapore was chosen because it is one of the world’s busiest container ports, as well as being one of the most demanding environments because of equatorial weather conditions such as heavy rain and high humidity. Inmarsat, provider of global, mobile satellite communications, has completed the first phases of testing of innovative technology developments for ORCHESTRA, the […]
Maritime
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Enlists NanoAvionics For Three Surveillance Satellites
In combination with advanced data analysis, the surveillance capacity will contribute to defense operations and Norway’s important role in surveillance of the High North. Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) has placed an order for three microsatellites with Lithuanian mission integrator NanoAvionics for a space-based maritime surveillance mission covering the North Sea area. All three […]
‘Fleet Xpress Enhanced’ Ships From Inmarsat
Shipping companies can harness the full power of a digitally connected maritime ecosystem to support their digital transformation via Inmarsat directly or their global network of partners. The Fleet Xpress Enhanced solution provides access to a wider portfolio of Inmarsat’s connectivity products through the Fleet Edge platform and is future proof for seamless integration to […]
Inmarsat Will Provide Connectivity For The OceanGate 2022 Titanic Expedition
OceanGate Expeditions has announced Inmarsat as the 2022 Titanic Survey Expedition satellite service provider — Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress high speed broadband satellite service will enable OceanGate Expeditions’ crew to instantly connect with scientific and operational resources anywhere in the world and to share important findings immediately while enhancing safety for the entire operation. Following the […]
Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management Fights Rising Maritime Cybercrime
Inmarsat, provier of global, mobile satellite communications, has launched Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management (UTM), as a standard option on Inmarsat’s award-winning Fleet Xpress service, protecting vessel networks against cyberattacks. Fleet Secure UTM completes a portfolio of Inmarsat cyber security solutions for ship owners, which includes Fleet Secure Endpoint and Fleet Secure Cyber Awareness Training. Developed in partnership […]
Cruise Ship “NIPPON MARU” Upgrades High-Speed Internet Access with “JSATMarine” Service
The upgrade to JSATMarine service is intended to boost the speed to meet customers’ increasing demand for internet usage, especially at sea around Japan where cellular network cannot be reached. Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line, Ltd. , Furuno Electric Co., Ltd., and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation announced today that cruise ship “NIPPON MARU” *1 operated by MOPAS underwent […]
According To The New Euroconsult Maritime SATCOM Report, The Industry Is Experiencing Positive Trends
Euroconsult has released their annual “Prospects for Maritime Satellite Communications” report, which shows that despite the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and its associated impacts, 2021 was still a positive year for the global maritime SATCOM market. However, some segments, according to the report, were more resilient to the pandemic shocks than others. The merchant sector, which […]
Secure IT Management From Maritime VSAT Provider Marlink Extended To Socatra Tankers
Marlink has extended their service provision to tanker company Socatra to provide high-speed connectivity as well as secure IT management. Socatra provides comprehensive solutions for deep-sea and inland oil transportation. The company recognized the need to improve the performance and quality of IT systems, which posed a risk to compliance and operational performance and required […]
Partnership Agreement To Deliver Iridium® Safety Solutions Is Signed Between Speedcast and Lars Thrane
Speedcast recently announced their partnership with Lars Thrane to offer a suite of terminals and the ability to deliver Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) services — this contract formalizes the addition of the service to Speedcast’s Managed Services portfolio. As part of the agreement, Speedcast will offer the full range of Lars […]
First UK Orbital Launch From Space Cornwall Features Virgin Orbit’s Launch Of Applications Catapult’s Amber-1 Smallsat
The Satellite Applications Catapult (“the Catapult”) and Virgin Orbit (“Virgin Orbit”, Nasdaq: VORB) have announced an agreement to launch the latest satellite in the Catapult’s In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) program into space from the United Kingdom later this year. The satellite, called Amber-1, is a partnership between the Catapult and Horizon Technologies. This 6U satellites was […]