Maritime VSAT
Maritime VSAT Customers will benefit from the Broadband Maritime service’s always-on broadband connection and automatic beam switching technology, offered for a flat monthly fee. These features differentiate VSAT platforms from most narrow band-based services or low bandwidth Very Small Aperture Terminal solutions currently offered in the maritime industry.
The new portfolio of services, utilizes C-band capacity provided via three ocean-region satellites, to be connected with a robust terrestrial network, which includes hubs in Europe, and US. This can be really considered as seamless global network.
The cost-effective bandwidth available for at-sea communication services and unique service offerings are attractive to the potential maritime market of over 12,000 vessels. These vessels are seeking onboard broadband services to address crew welfare and operational advancement tools.
Your crew overjoyed with the service and will confirm that their familys are much happier, because they can talk freely with me every night no matter where I am out at sea. The crew members are also.
Customers in the maritime industry are seeking a global and affordable broadband solution that is able to handle bandwidth-intensive advanced IP applications while at sea. Broadband Global Maritime service offers customers the ability to roam the world with seamless connectivity and a robust quality of service capability that manages bandwidth efficiencies across multiple vessels.
Office at Sea
Today’s sea-going vessels need not be isolated from their home port and sister ships. Satellite can allow a ship to operate as a mobile business centre even though an ocean away from its Head Office.
Mach6 offers internet, e-mail, phone, fax, video streaming and distance learning through fixed subscription prices. And with global coverage, you get seamless switching from one satellite to another - wherever you are at sea. Your company network can be connected to your ship or several ships. It’s practical and easy for ships to stay in contact with head office, business partners and customers. You can make plans, take important decisions and involve top management. With 24 hour availability, you can take advantage of safety data from shore to ship, remote training, surveillance and video conferencing. Mach6 customers are finding that they have shifted from 80% use of the internet for email and surfing to 80% operational use.
One platform for all applications
No matter where you are, Comtech’s VIPERSAT platform offers fully automated seamless switching from one satellite to another as vessels move round the globe. Comtech develops worldclass applications for the maritime market (including self defrosting antennae). VIPERSAT reduces operating expenses by minimizing and matching bandwidth and power. With no extra costs, as this is programmed into your contract.
Look after your crew
Crew retention is a big problem as staff demand more home comforts while at sea. Now you can give them some. Satellite links make calling home affordable - for the cost of a local landline call. With private wireless access in cabin, crew members can phone home and also use the internet for entertainment, e-learning and updated training. With satellite videolink, you can provide a doctor from onshore for all your vessels, avoiding a possible return to harbour for sick crew.
Attract new crew
You will attract skilled personnel who will join a crew enjoying these onboard benefits and who no longer feel isolated.