Tag: connectivity onboard

In the intricate world of maritime operations, safety is paramount. It’s a commitment woven into every journey, from critical cargo transports to the leisure of cruise liners, argues Jon Harrison, Vice President of Channel & Strategic Partnerships, Intellian.

The Global Maritime Forum alongside members of the All Aboard Alliance launched on 25 June 'Diversity@Sea: The Journey to the Sustainable Crewing Guidelines' the final report from a two-year pilot project focused on improving life at sea. 

Maritime connectivity has come a long way. For seafarers, this isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a lifestyle shift. But it’s not all upsides, argues Tsoukas Costas, Marketing Manager, MarPoint.

Panellists at an Inmarsat Maritime ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar highlighted the power of connectivity to promote a happy and healthy environment for seafarers while advising a strategic approach to its deployment.

Gard P&I Club informs that growing evidence from road safety studies underscores the significant risks posed by mobile phone use, and draws parallels with mobile phone use onboard. 

Pilbara Ports has announced an enhancement to seafarer welfare services through the introduction of a Ship WiFi Support Program.

Elcome International has introduced a high-speed internet service which is changing how ship managers provide internet access at sea. Over 30,000 seafarers have already used the pay-as-you-go service since its launch in September 2024.

South Korean shipping companies are increasingly turning to Starlink, to address the social isolation of sailors.

Lloyd’s Register awarded its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity to MT ASCONA making it the first LR vessel be verified.

Maersk and Inmarsat Maritime have signed an agreement to upgrade Inmarsat satellite communications services across Maersk’s global fleet of approximately 340 container ships.