TDI-Brooks Installs Starlink on Its Research Vessels
speeds anywhere our vessels operate at a reasonably inexpensive price. We can now support and communicate with our marine crew, technical crew and clients in the field in an exceptional way.”Starlink, a division of SpaceX, has been entering into new mobility applications that use satellite connectivity services, including maritime. There is no data cap on capacity, and users will likely get download speed rates between 60-150 Mbps. Maximum peak speeds are stated at 350 Mbps. Upload speed is stated to be around 10-20Mbps, depending on the region and congestion of vessels/assets per area. Maximum
Inmarsat Supports Sea-Kit's USV Tonga Eruption Site Survey
Satellite communication specialist Inmarsat said Wednesday it had provided SEA-KIT International’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) Maxlimer with connectivity services to transmit data and video from the site of the recent underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga. As part of an international project to assess the environmental damage caused by the eruption, the 12-meter remotely operated vessel mapped the volcano’s submerged caldera and measured local marine conditions.In 2021, Inmarsat installed a Global Xpress antenna and Fleet LTE hardware on board Maxlimer, adding to the USV’s
Inmarsat, ITC Global Expand Connectivity Options
broadband connectivity, paired with high-value connectivity solutions to customers in the maritime, yachting and offshore energy sectors.ITC Global will offer Inmarsat’s market-leading Fleet Xpress service, incorporating the Ka-band solution into its existing comprehensive range of Ku-band connectivity services. Fleet Xpress for Offshore is powered by the Global Xpress Ka-band network, combined with the proven reliability of Inmarsat’s flagship, FleetBroadband L-band service.Delivering high data speeds, continuous connectivity and guaranteed performance, the Ka-band service - which is now
Research Vessel Equipped with Integrated IoT System
echo sounding data from vessel to shore in real time so that shore-based experts can provide analysis to optimize vessel operations.The data flow from Simrad Echo will be facilitated by KVH Watch IoT Connectivity as a Service, a VSAT solution that leverages KVH’s end-to-end maritime connectivity services and high throughput satellite (HTS) network. KVH Watch features two modes: Watch Flow, for 24/7, machine-to-machine data delivery compatible with major IoT ecosystems such as Kognifai; and Watch Intervention, for on-demand high-speed sessions for face-to-face support, remote equipment access
Aqua Comms Taps Bayliff as CEO
the executive team of FLAG Telecom where he served as an officer and deputy chairman for a number of group companies. At FLAG, Bayliff was responsible for the construction and operation of the FLAG Global Network, which encompasses 65,000 km of submarine cable systems and provides carrier-grade connectivity services to 40 countries. In addition, Bayliff held senior roles at NTL (now Virgin Media) and Cable & Wireless/Mercury Communications (now Vodafone). In 2006 he was elected as a Fellow of the UK Institute of Engineering Technology. A chartered engineer, he earned a Bachelor of Science
MENA Upgrades Subsea Network With Infinera in Middle East
East and Southeast Asia. Spanning three continents, MENA's infrastructure provides wholesale capacity to global networks via Asia and the Middle East. With the upgrade of the Infinera Intelligent Transport Network on its subsea route, MENA is equipped to provide wholesale carriers with a range of connectivity services from Synchronous Transport Module level-1 (STM-1) at 155 megabits per second to 100 Gb/s over terabit capacity cables. With an end-to-end integrated subsea-terrestrial network based on the Infinera DTN-X XTC Series, MENA provides customers bandwidth services between the Sultanate of Oman
Astrium Extends Agreement with Intelsat
welfare and business applications, whilst offshore vessels and platforms need high levels of connectivity for critical operations and production optimization. Securing improved C-band capacity on Intelsat 907 supports our customized VSAT users in enhancing operations and offering improved connectivity services for business, crew and passengers, even in the most challenging of environments." "Astrium Services has clearly established itself as a leader in delivering reliable and advanced communications services to maritime customers around the globe," said Intelsat RVP of Europe