MATS, A New Uncrewed Platform for Offshore Wind
technology, especially for remote operations. “Before we started developing a USV we started developing remote services in general and developed a standard piece of hardware and software to enable us to deliver reliably remote services,” says Marten. “Behind that is having secure communications. Satellite technology suffers from packet loss and delays over wide areas networks. The effect of that is, if you have a 5MB connection upload speed you might only be able to use 2MB of the bandwidth you paid for and bandwidth at sea is very expensive. We wanted to be able to use 100% of
Austrlia DST Chooses Sonardyne's BlueComm
.Because they use light to transmit and receive data instead of the acoustics traditionally used for communications underwater, BlueComm modems can deliver higher data rates with lower latency. They’re also undetectable by sonar listening devices, making them highly suitable for covert, secure communications. Configurations are available for all operating environments, including shallow waters with high levels of ambient light, and installation on underwater vehicles equipped with powerful lighting.For DST, the objective of the acquisition is to understand the operational implications of optical
RigNet Communication Network for Offshore Energy Company
vessels," said Steven Pickett, RigNet's CEO and president. "Our valued customer performs critical services to a wide variety of energy customers. We are committed to deliver the high quality of service our brand is built on to all of our customers." To ensure reliable and secure communications for these vessels, RigNet will use VSAT technology to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end, network. The contract includes managed communications by RigNet's Global Network Operation Centers (GNOC) for technical support, which will include installation, commission, monitoring and maintenance
General Dynamics Mission Systems Acquires Bluefin Robotics
Mission Systems’ Maritime and Strategic Systems line of business. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed. General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, designs, manufactures and delivers command and control systems, operational hardware, trusted and secure communications and cyber systems to customers within the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal and civilian agencies, and to international customers. For more information about General Dynamics Mission Systems, please visit gdmissionsystems.com and follow us on Twitter @GDMS
Middle East Maritime Security: Cooperation is the Key Vital
at sea to communicate via chat and pass data and plans via email. Although some special equipment may need to be installed—and depending on the level of classification, the U.S. may provide personnel to partner navies to operate the equipment—but generally CENTRIX permits secure communications capabilities while sharing a common operational picture of ship locations, especially helpful in coordinating multi-national counter-piracy missions.
February 2025
