DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
The Network Operations Centre (NOC) at Inmarsat’s HQ in London is responsible for the co-ordination of all network activities, constantly monitoring the ground network to ensure they stay online.
A game-changer for shipyards Inmarsat’s market-leading maritime broadband service Fleet Xpress is now available to shipyards, offering reliable, high-speed communications from vessel launch. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF JLA MEDIA.
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nstalled during new building, Fleet Xpress for Shipyards eliminates timeconsuming and costly installation works in port, offering owners a prefitted very small aperture terminal (VSAT) solution included in the initial cost of the vessel.
One-stop solution “Fleet Xpress for Shipyards is a gamechanger for shipbuilders and owners alike, streamlining installation, providing remote connectivity from vessel launch, and enabling optimal integration between integral onboard systems”, says Ben Palmer, President of Inmarsat
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Maritime. “We are delighted to collaborate on the shipyard offering with JRC and Intellian, two of our Valueadded Manufacturers and trusted partners.” Inmarsat’s newly-launched service enables delivery of Fleet Xpress capability to the shipyard during vessel construction. All terminals, cables, and below deck units are installed as a Fleet Xpress line-fit service, allowing the yard to deliver a one-stop solution to the owner that improves safety and offers fast and reliable connectivity from the first voyage.
Competitive edge with Fleet Xpress “Working with Inmarsat to deliver Fleet Xpress for Shipyards allows us to strengthen our relationship with yards as a technology partner for smart vessels,” states Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian. “As one of the world’s top shipbuilders, we’re delighted that Hyundai Heavy Industries is among the first to recognise the value of this line-fit solution - we’re seeing significant interest from yards across all markets.” For shipyards, early installation of Fleet Xpress will enhance responsiveness to growing customer demand for high-
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