Tag: internet onboard

UK P&I Club highlighted the importance of cyber security at sea, explaining that the use of computerised systems for everything, from navigation to container inspection, has enhanced the safety and security of vessels at sea, but it has also created a new type of threat to the shipping industry – cybercrime.

Inmarsat announced that its maritime connectivity service Fleet Xpress, has been selected by Hong Kong-based Fleet Management Limited (FML), large independent third-party ship manager. The service enhances vessel efficiency, crew welfare and safety, and facilitates ‘connected ship’ applications.

KVH Industries announced that Pacific Basin Shipping Limited has completed the deployment of KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband solution to support its initiative to modernize ship-shore communications on their entire fleet of owned ships. The new equipment will enhance shore-to-ship crew training and support for safe ship operations and will help to boost morale onboard.

Transas announced that has signed a partnership agreement with Satcom Global to add integrated connectivity to THESIS, its unified platform for digital operations on ships and in shore-based offices. Satcom Global is an established provider of global satellite services to the maritime industry.

SAFETY4SEA Team met Martin Penney, Sales and Marketing Director, BMT Smart at Posidonia 2016 for an interview on how Big Data may benefit vessel performance

SAFETY4SEEA Team met John Harrison, Vice President, Intellian at Posidonia 2016 for an interview regarding Big Data in relation to connectivity onboard.

Easy access to the internet onboard ships is a key requirement if young people are to be attracted into the seafaring profession and shipping needs

Port of Workington Cumbria, now enables seafarers to access the internet

P&O Ferries and MTN Communications (MTN) have announced the delivery of high-performance internet connectivity and access to online content through the first Wi-Fi hot spot on the English Channel.

After launching its Terrestrial Broadband Network (TBN) just more than one year ago, MTN Communications (MTN) announced the number of TBN-connected cruise ships has doubled and covered regions have tripled.