Communication Solution
Bandwidth Efficiency will Drive Maritime Digitalization
Gregory Darling and Applied Satellite Technology (AST) works with shipowners to help them use their bandwidth more efficiently for ship business and crew needs.When Gregory Darling, Group MD, AST, worked in the marine industry in the 1980s with a marine survey company, he needed to get word to one of his ships off of West Africa to recalibrate its course and head off to a new job. But the ship had left port, and radio calls to the ship went unanswered, resulting in two days of lost time and revenue.“That was frustrating and costly…
SpeedCast and Axxess Marine Making Waves
SpeedCast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a global satellite communications and network service provider, and Axxess Marine, an innovative full-service global communications company, are joining forces to revolutionize the way superyacht customers manage their data usage through SpeedCast’s reliable VSAT communications solution. Axxess Marine’s industry-changing contract-free online portal gives customers complete control over their spending, enabling customers to tailor their data tariff to suit their needs - wherever they are in the world. Customers can also pause and remotely restart their VSAT service via Dynamic Suspension.
Net-Logic Expands VesselWatch Applications
Net-Logic announced the expansion of the VesselWatch functions with the addition of three new applications. Monaco Yacht Show last month saw a strong reception for Net-Logic’s new VesselWatch multifunctional safety and communication solution, that was launched via Icon Connect's stand. Over the four days at MYS, VesselWatch was demonstrated to captains and distributors from all over the world. VesselWatch reduces the number of devices crew members have to carry, whilst dramatically increasing the features available to that crew member with unparalleled security.
