IP applications – Improving productivity and quality of life

IP applications – Improving productivity and quality of life

Improved network connectivity is having a direct, positive impact on the way vessels operate and the lives of those on board. Greater access to communications can deliver a significant return on investment through increased productivity and crew retention. High-speed VSAT solutions are playing a major role in the expansion of capabilities onboard a vessel and [...]

Network Management Providing Guaranteed, Measurable Service

Network Management Providing Guaranteed, Measurable Service

For maritime companies a Service Level Agreement is an essential part of their communications contract, ensuring that their bandwidth and network is prioritized according to their particular requirements. But monitoring the precise detail of the quality of service being provided can be complex and imprecise. That’s because for many network operators and service providers managing [...]

Bridging ship and shore – streamlining processes & costs

Bridging ship and shore – streamlining processes & costs

The maritime industry has spent years watching the gap widen between land-based communications technologies and those available at sea. When TDMA VSAT maritime networks first came within reach of the majority of ship owners and operators it was the pioneers who made the VSAT investment. Now, their experiences are helping others in the industry to [...]

Sea-change – how VSAT is transforming the maritime world

Sea-change – how VSAT is transforming the maritime world

Communicating with vessels at sea has always been expensive and difficult. The first satellite communications networks were conceived with one primary consideration – improving the safety of seafarers and their vessels. But as technology has advanced and the requirements for sending data ship to ship and ship to shore have increased, the pay-per-megabyte nature of [...]

The biggest name in maritime you may not have heard of

The biggest name in maritime you may not have heard of

iDirect’s TDMA VSAT networks are the most broadly deployed in the maritime community with 47% of all broadband enabled vessels having an iDirect router installed onboard, but many ship owners and operators may not even be aware that they are taking advantage of the iDirect platform. That’s because all iDirect networks and services are built [...]


Recent Articles

Globecomm Maritime Launches se@flex

iDirect partner Globecomm Maritime has announced the launch of se@FLEX, a new global maritime VSAT package combining best of breed Ku-band coverage with mission-critical L-band back-up services. se@FLEX is the result of the fusion of services from Globecomm Maritime companies designed to offer a complete solution from a single source, providing a global coverage footprint, [...]

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Odjfell Fits Marlink’s VSAT WaveCall In 40 Ship Deal

iDirect partner Marlink has announced that chemical tanker operator Odjfell have decided to fit its VSAT WaveCall solution to 40 of its ships. As part of a new agreement with global transportation provider Odfjell Management AS, Marlink is to supply WaveCall™ VSAT systems for installation aboard 40 vessels. Having worked with Odfjell for several years [...]

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Harris CapRock Ranked Number One by World Teleport Association; Launches AssuredCare™ Programme

Harris CapRock Communications, the world’s largest provider of fully managed communications for remote and harsh environments, announced the launch of AssuredCare™, its comprehensive customer service and network management program. The AssuredCare program will enable Harris CapRock customers to have improved real-time visibility into their global communications combining highly trained customer service personnel, extensive support infrastructure, [...]

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SpeedCast Launches SeaCast SIGMA

SpeedCast  have announced the launch of SeaCast SIGMA, a new managed maritime solution that seamlessly integrates a Ku-band VSAT service based on the iDirect platform, an L-band service, and SpeedCast’s value added services. SeaCast SIGMA represents the latest evolution of SpeedCast’s portfolio of maritime solutions under the brand name SeaCast.  SIGMA signifies the sum of all [...]

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Harris to supply Farstad Shipping in 53 Vessel Deal

iDirect partner Harris CapRock has announced they were selected to install their SeaAccess VSAT communications service across 53 vessels for Farstad Shipping as part of a 5-year contract. The end-to-end service deployed over the iDirect TMDA network will provide corporate networking, internet access, crew calling solutions and an email service for Farstad, a supplier of [...]

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ShipEquip Announces 1000th VSAT Installation

Ship Equip has announced that it has reached a significant landmark, completing its 1000th operational VSAT installation. The iDirect partner has focused on simplifying and standardizing their products in order to accommodate the expected increase in VSAT customers. “As the acceptance of VSAT caught on, we took a decision to plan for large numbers of [...]

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