Singtel Enhances Ship Connectivity with AI, 5G, and Starlink

Singtel is aiming to innovate and utilize advanced technologies such as AI, 5G, and edge computing, as well as cloud-based solutions to enhance safety, operational efficiencies, and crew well-being on ships. The addition of Starlink, a low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband service, to Singtel’s portfolio of digital smart solutions for vessels known as iSHIP, will provide enhanced connectivity and low-latency capabilities for ship operators. This will enable real-time data analysis, increasing productivity and reducing costs of fuel consumption and operational maintenance.

The iSHIP platform, which includes the Paragon orchestration platform for 5G edge computing and cloud services, will manage and automate smart switching between satellite communication services to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality network coverage as ships traverse long distances, including remote locations and severe conditions. It also allows ships to leverage edge computing and host mission-critical applications either on-premises or at shore, improving reliability and freeing up bandwidth. Bill Chang, CEO of Digital InfraCo at Singtel, highlighted the growing demand for faster, more resilient, and low-latency connectivity in the maritime industry as it embraces digital transformation.

With over 5,000 satellites in the constellation, Starlink provides coverage for vessels and delivers up to 220Mbps download speed, contributing to Singtel’s multi-orbit strategy to increase the resilience of satellite connectivity and enable the rapid adoption of digital technologies and solutions in the maritime industry.

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