“K” line to trial Inmarsat’s NexusWave satcom service

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, are pleased to announce that “K” LINE will conduct a trial of Inmarsat Maritime’s new bonded network service NexusWave on “K” LINE’s fleet. NexusWave ​​seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real time to enable high-speed, always-on ship-to-shore communications, thereby enhancing digitalization of ship operation and environmental response, as well as the welfare of seafarers.

The implementation of...

https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/9144-k-line-to-trial-inmarsat-s-nexuswave-satcom-service

Marlink acquires cybersecurity company Port-IT

Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions has acquired 100% of Port-IT, a leader in cyber security solutions tailored for the maritime industry.

Port-IT brings the unique combination of a state-of-the-art cyber security solutions portfolio together with a long-standing experience in the maritime industry. The acquisition of Port-IT follows and complements effectively the cyber security professional and managed services capabilities of Diverto that also...

https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/9133-marlink-acquires-cybersecurity-company-port-it

Marlink releases maritime cyber threat report: phishing and botnets biggest threats

Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, has released the latest global maritime cyber threat report produced by its Security Operations Centre (SOC).

The report, based on data gathered during the first half of 2024 demonstrates the changing tactics of cyber criminals, who are increasingly attempting to bypass previously effective security controls using new tools.

Marlink’s unique maritime SOC actively monitored more than 1,800 vessels in the first half...

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Singapore to require all bunker suppliers to provide electronic bunker delivery notes by Apr 2025

The 23rd Singapore International Bunkering Conference (SIBCON), organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), was opened today by Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and the Ministry of Transport.  Themed “Accelerating the Maritime Fuel Transition”, the biennial event, held from 8 to 10 October 2024, is expected to be attended by more than 2000 maritime professionals from 38 countries. 

Digital Bunkering – The New...

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NGM Energy fits Starlink, virtual machines and cybersecurity with Navarino

NGM Energy SA, an Athens-based company together with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd who are the technical managers of their fleet, is in the process of rolling out a major upgrade of its fleet IT infrastructure. As part of this modernization scheme, NGM wanted to enhance the connectivity, virtualization, and cybersecurity capabilities across its fleet.

To meet these needs, NGM together with their technical managers, partnered with Navarino to deploy cutting-edge solutions that have...

https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/9106-ngm-energy-fits-starlink-virtual-machines-and-cybersecurity-with-navarino

BASSnet cloud certified to ISAE 3402 for internal controls

BASS Software, the leading provider of maritime ERP software, has secured the ISAE 3402 Type II attestation for BASSnet SaaS, the cloud-hosting solution offered by the company. This achievement demonstrates BASS’s strong commitment to maintaining a secure and reliable control environment, ensuring the highest standards of operational effectiveness and service management for its BASSnet SaaS solution.

BASS engaged Deloitte Malaysia to conduct an independent audit and attestation, in accordance...

https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/9102-bassnet-cloud-certified-to-isae-3402-for-internal-controls

Intelsat – VSAT communications available cheaper than Starlink

Intelsat – VSAT communications available cheaper than Starlink

Shipping companies can access ship-shore communications over VSAT at cheaper rates than Starlink, by taking advantage of Intelsat’s “FlexMaritime Vantage” service, says Mike McNally, director of maritime with Intelsat.

It means shipping companies can access a communications network designed for aviation. They do not get a committed information rate (CIR).

Aviation customers are provided with a committed information rate, although pay...

https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/9104-intelsat-vsat-communications-available-cheaper-than-starlink

XipLink software ‘bundles’ for managing comms in multiple satcom systems

XipLink Inc., the technology leader in optimized, secure and intelligent multi-orbit SD- WAN solution for hybrid networking, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge software bundles designed to support multi-orbit SD-WAN. This breakthrough offering is set to transform the way enterprises manage and optimize their network connectivity across diverse satellite orbits and terrestrial networks.

Revolutionizing Network Flexibility and Efficiency
The new virtualized software bundles are...

https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/9098-xiplink-software-bundles-for-managing-comms-in-multiple-satcom-systems

Cobham launches 2 new GMDSS terminals – Iridium and Inmarsat C

Cobham Satcom will detail its new range of advanced satellite Safety Terminals at SMM 2024 this week. Designed for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Cobham Satcom’s two new terminals are prepared for new generation safety services from maritime satellite service providers, Inmarsat Maritime (SAILOR Fleet C) and Iridium (SAILOR 7200 GMDSS).

The terminals are based on Cobham Satcom’s more than 70 years at the forefront of maritime safety communications. The company has also...

https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/9083-cobham-launches-2-new-gmdss-terminals-iridium-and-inmarsat-c

Hapag Lloyd trials Inmarsat’s “NexusWave” multi network service

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that global container liner shipping group Hapag-Lloyd is among the first to trial NexusWave, the fully managed service which delivers an unparalleled global service orchestrated by bringing together a multi-orbit, multi-band set of connectivity networks as a single network solution. 

The trials align with the Hamburg-headquartered shipping group’s requirement for a robust connectivity solution that is capable of meeting increasing...

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