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Seabourn adds Starlink to the champagne and caviar

4 January 2024

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 brand Seabourn. It has now rolled out Starlink across its entire fleet: its two new purpose-built ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, as well as its five ocean ships, Sojourn, Quest, Encore and Ovation.

Falcon 9 launched 23 @Starlink satellites to...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/cruiseships/seabourn-adds-starlink-to-the-champagne-and-caviar/

OSG rolls out Starlink fleetwide

20 December 2023

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 for Jones Act and U.S.-flag shipping and that, since the market introduction of Starlink’s Global Maritime service earlier this year, its IT department has worked to substantially complete installation of Starlink equipment on every vessel in the fleet of OSG...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/osg-rolls-out-starlink-fleetwide/

World’s largest ocean-going sailing ship gets satellite communication tech

12 August 2022

The Götheborg of Sweden, believed to be the world’s largest ocean-going sailing ship, has been upgraded with the latest satellite communications technology.

The post World’s largest ocean-going sailing ship gets satellite communication tech appeared first on Offshore Energy.

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/worlds-largest-ocean-going-sailing-ship-gets-satellite-communication-tech/

Canadian Coast Guard deploys Iridium Certus technology

4 August 2021

The Canadian Coast Guard is using Iridium Certus connectivity to help it meet its mission requirements, which include extensive operations in polar regions that are outside of the footprint of other satcom services.

With support from Iridium partner MetOcean Telematics, the Coast Guard has deployed dozens of Iridium Certus Thales VesseLINK 700 terminals on its vessels, including icebreakers, to contribute to reliable internet connectivity as crew members deliver programs and services.

The...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/canadian-coast-guard-deploys-iridium-certus-technology/

SATCOM, The Key For Digitalization In Shipping

16 June 2021

Throughout the maritime industry, it is increasingly apparent that digitalization provides performance and optimization benefits to every part of the operation. As a leading maritime connectivity provider, KVH has delivered two record-breaking quarters in a row for shipments of VSAT satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment.

This increased demand for VSAT systems is an undeniable indicator that vessels are turning to digital processes—because the key thing needed to digitalize any operation...

https://mfame.guru/satcom-the-key-for-digitalization-in-shipping/