Tag: connectivity onboard

Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) is a system which requires applicable ships to transmit their identity and position every 6 hours.

Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime have partnered with Attica Group to improve connectivity across its fleet, focusing on the needs of both passengers and crew.

The UK MCA proposed internet access for seafarers while at sea and diet requirements to reflect the needs of the seafarer.

OneCare Group (OCG) has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partner Programme, an initiative aiming to encourage the development of new solutions towards a zero-harm maritime industry.

The 2024 SEAFiT Crew Survey—the largest global study on crew welfare—offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities in fostering a healthy, resilient, and satisfied workforce. With over 21,000 participants representing 1,614 ships, this year’s findings spotlight the priorities that demand immediate attention from maritime stakeholders.

Thoresen Shipping is migrating its fleet to a Marlink hybrid network solution that combines VSAT, Starlink LEO, and backup services.

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a document explaining how the UK proposes to implement amendments to the MLC.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has announced a trial of the new network service “NexusWave,” developed by Inmarsat Maritime.

The Sailors’ Society has published its "State of the Industry" report, which focuses on the relationship between connectivity and wellbeing at sea.

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries across the globe, the maritime sector, known for its deep-rooted traditions, finds itself on the cusp of a technological revolution, argues Paul Munro, Innovation Director at Mintra.