Inmarsat Maritime has partnered with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to upgrade its fleet to the NexusWave service, enhancing digitalization with robust satellite connectivity. This transition aims to transform vessels into connected offices, offering high speeds, reliability, and enterprise-grade cybersecurity. Recent tests show impressive download speeds, ensuring seamless communication at sea.
In real-world tests, Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave bonded connectivity service has proven to be a powerful solution for ships at sea, achieving impressive download speeds of 330–340 Mbps and upload speeds of 70–80 Mbps. With network availability exceeding 99.99%, NexusWave combines multiple underlays for superior reliability and redundancy, ensuring seamless connectivity in challenging maritime environments.
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has appointed Pulsar International as the first reseller partner for NexusWave in the Mediterranean market. This partnership allows local support and installation services for operators like Spring Marine, Roswell Tankers, and Newport. NexusWave offers fast, always-on connectivity with global coverage and advanced security features.
“K” LINE and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, are collaborating on a trial of Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave bonded network service. This innovative service integrates high-speed networks for fast ship-to-shore communications. The trial, starting this month, aims to enhance digitalization of ship operations, environmental response, and seafarer welfare.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is gearing up to trial Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave, a bonded network service, on its fleet. K LINE, highlights the importance of fast, reliable, global connectivity for data transmission and crew well-being. NexusWave integrates high-speed networks for seamless ship-to-shore communications, promising to revolutionize onboard connectivity.
Seafarers are embracing digital technologies for work and leisure, highlighting the need for reliable connectivity at sea. Inmarsat’s report ‘The Digital Wave’ explores how crews utilize digital tools, with 88% having Internet access for both work and leisure. Smart ship technologies and AI systems are enhancing efficiency and safety, while Inmarsat’s NexusWave service ensures fast and reliable connectivity for vessels.
