NexusWave, Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed connectivity service, has received Cyber Security Type Approval from ClassNK. This certification confirms compliance with the Unified Requirement UR E27, ensuring shipboard systems are designed for cyber resilience. Gert-Jan Panken highlighted its importance for shipowners, reinforcing a commitment to robust maritime cybersecurity.
Inmarsat Maritime, a ViaSat subsidiary, has launched the next phase of its NexusWave bonded connectivity service, following the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite’s success. With Flight 3 on the horizon, maritime customers can expect enhanced bandwidth and performance through the new VS60 terminal, designed for high-demand applications and robust security.
Northern Marine Management Ltd (NMM) is enhancing crew welfare by installing Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave on select Stena Bulk and Proman Stena Bulk vessels. This initiative aims to provide high-speed internet for better talent attraction, enabling seafarers to connect with family and engage in remote learning, thus improving both well-being and operational performance.
Pulsar International and Inmarsat Maritime have announced a significant advancement in their partnership, committing to implement the NexusWave service across over 300 vessels within a year. As the first NexusWave partner in the Mediterranean, Pulsar aims to enhance digitalization and crew welfare with reliable connectivity, starting installations in October 2025.
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has partnered with Station Satcom to implement NexusWave on a bulk carrier managed by Norse Ship Management. This initiative enhances crew and business connectivity, aligning with digitalization goals by providing seamless data exchange and real-time monitoring, ensuring reliable internet experiences comparable to land.
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has partnered with Anglo-Eastern to enhance Hadley Shipping Group’s fleet with the NexusWave connectivity solution. This upgrade signifies a leap towards a unified, multi-orbit system, improving performance, cybersecurity, and scalability, while ensuring reliable internet access for seafarers and enhancing operational efficiency and crew wellbeing.
The maritime industry is embracing digitalization, driven by data demand. Companies can leverage NexusWave for high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, and secure infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency. This service supports AI and data analytics, ensuring seamless communication and improving crew morale, while prioritizing cybersecurity and future-ready bandwidth solutions.
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.
