Maritime IT & Satellite Connectivity
Satellite Connectivity (VSAT / LEO)
We design vessel satellite connectivity as a set of channels rather than a single link. VSAT, LEO and 4G/5G are combined with automatic failover, critical operational traffic is prioritised over crew usage, and data consumption is controlled and reported so monthly cost stays predictable and evidenced.
Who it is for
- Vessels with continuous availability requirements
- Fleets that want one data policy applied consistently
- Offshore units transferring operational data ashore
- Operators paying for satellite data with no visibility of usage
When we are NOT the right choice
- If you only need commercial negotiation with a service provider
- If traffic prioritisation is not acceptable to the operator
- If the vessel network cannot support multiple channels
PROCESS
The process
Indicative times from signature of the proposal, subject to hardware availability. Every project is shaped to the size and the needs of the client.
01Requirements and traffic analysis
We separate critical operational traffic, reporting to shore, and crew usage, because each has a different tolerance for latency and loss.Time: 2-5 working daysDeliverable: Requirement profile per traffic type
02Multi-channel design
We define which channel serves what and in which order each takes over, so switchover happens without crew intervention.Time: Alongside the studyDeliverable: VSAT, LEO and 4G/5G design with priority order
03Priority and quota policies
Critical traffic always comes first. Crew usage is capped so it cannot exhaust the available data volume.Time: Alongside the studyDeliverable: QoS and consumption control policies
04Implementation and failover testing
We test switchover by deliberately dropping each channel, because failover that has never been tested is not failover.Time: 1-2 days on boardDeliverable: Verified automatic failover
05Monitoring and reporting
We monitor availability and consumption per channel, so decisions about data plans are based on evidence rather than assumption.Time: Ongoing, under agreementDeliverable: Availability and consumption reporting
What is included
- Requirement analysis per traffic type
- Combined VSAT, LEO and 4G/5G design
- Automatic failover with defined priority order
- Priority policies for critical operational traffic
- Crew data consumption control
- Availability monitoring and periodic reporting
What is not included
- Monthly subscriptions and data volumes from providers
- Fabrication of mounting bases and shipyard work
- Navigation services and mandatory GMDSS equipment
- Representation in commercial negotiations with providers
Technology and equipment
- Starlink Maritime
- VSAT
- 4G / 5G routers with failover
- MikroTik RouterOS
- QoS
From practice
The question almost always arrives as a choice between two technologies. In practice the real question is different: what must keep working when the primary channel drops, and who decides at the moment it happens.
If the answer is "the crew, manually", then availability has not been designed. That is why we test switchover by deliberately dropping each channel before we hand the project over.
Prerequisites
- An existing vessel network, or its inclusion in the project
- Active subscriptions on the channels to be combined
- A work window for failover testing
- A decision on crew usage limits
Cost
We do not publish a price list. Every proposal follows a site survey and separates hardware from labour.
Frequently asked questions
VSAT or LEO?
How is data cost controlled?
How fast is switchover?
Do I need to change provider?
Related services
- Starlink Maritime Installation & Managementstarlink maritime installationSee the service
- Vessel Network Infrastructurevessel network infrastructureSee the service
- Remote Vessel Supportremote vessel supportSee the service
- Serial-to-Ethernet & Moxa Solutionsserial to ethernetSee the service
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Design your vessel connectivity
We analyse what each traffic type actually needs and propose a channel combination with automatic failover and controlled cost.
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