From crew welfare, maritime operation and autonomous shipping the application of satellite communication in the maritime industry are many. We have collected a series of use cases that explains how satellite communication could help your business.
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Use caseSatellite Communication In Maritime Operations
Maritime satellite communications rely upon services operating on certain frequencies (L-band, C-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, HTS), depending on users’ budget and needs. Costs and requirements will also determine antenna choice: flat panel, phased array antennas, dish-based, multi-directional antennas, etc.
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Use caseSmart Shipping with Satellite Communication
The digital transformation of the maritime industry is already leading to fully autonomous shipping: satellite communication is a must to succeed with autonomous shipping and choosing the best satellite and radio communication platform to implement ‘smart’ procedures can benefit your fleet and business here and now.
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Use caseAutonomous Shipping
Autonomous ships aka Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships – MASS – have the potential to revolutionise the global transport and logistics chain. While starting in coastal and national waters, ocean-going MASS will need satellite connectivity to operate safely.
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Use caseMaritime Internet for Passenger Entertainment
With the proliferation of smart devices in their lives, ship passengers have come to regard easy access to social media, or video on demand at sea, as essential components of the passenger experience. Reliable Wi-Fi and internet is key to seamless communications and entertainment at sea.
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Use caseMaritime Internet for Crew Welfare
A reliable, seamless communications link at sea is now essential in attracting and retaining crew – and in maintaining their mental and physical wellbeing. Enabling crew to keep in touch with loved ones and access social media at sea keeps them connected and contented, while telemedicine provides a crucial health care service.
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Use caseSafety using radio and satellite communication
Radio communication is the back bone of maritime safety. SOLAS and GMDSS regulates the area and ensures that ships are equipt with radio communication that can be used to alert authorities to an emergency as well as providing accurate position.
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Use caseSatellite Communication Security
Cobham SATCOM’s communication technology feature sophisticated solutions to protect from the potentially catastrophic effects should a cyber-attack on a vessel succeed.
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