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Starlink Maritime Installation & Management

We install Starlink Maritime on vessels and integrate it into the ship network rather than alongside it. We survey antenna position, power and bonding, then configure automatic failover to VSAT or 4G/5G so a single channel is never a single point of failure. Installation typically takes 1 to 2 days.

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Who it is for

  • Ship managers upgrading connectivity across a fleet
  • Vessels where crew traffic and operational systems share one link
  • Offshore and survey units that need data ashore in near real time
  • Owners who want remote support while the vessel is under way

When we are NOT the right choice

  • If you only need hardware supplied, with no network integration
  • If no access window to the vessel can be arranged
  • If Starlink is intended to run as the only channel, with no backup

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.

  1. 01Infrastructure survey

    We record existing communication channels, the operational systems on the bridge and in the engine room, and what the crew actually needs.Time: 1 day on board or at the yardDeliverable: Inventory of operational systems and crew requirements

  2. 02Antenna siting study

    We select a position with clear sky view, accounting for masts, funnel and existing antennas, then plan cable routing, power supply and bonding.Time: Alongside the surveyDeliverable: Mounting position with obstruction analysis

  3. 03Routing and failover design

    Starlink is designed as one channel among several, with automatic failover to VSAT or 4G/5G. Operational and crew networks are kept separate.Time: Before installationDeliverable: Multi-channel design with automatic switchover

  4. 04Installation on board

    Antenna mounting, cable routing, power and bonding executed with marine conditions in mind, then integration into the vessel routing.Time: 1-2 days under way or alongsideDeliverable: Live link integrated into the vessel network

  5. 05Handover with remote access

    We hand over network documentation, remote access credentials and a written emergency procedure for the crew.Time: On completionDeliverable: Documentation and crew emergency procedure

What is includedWhat is not included
Survey of existing communications infrastructureMonthly satellite service subscription
Antenna siting study with obstruction analysisShipyard steelwork and fabrication of mounting bases
Installation, power supply and bondingClass society approvals where a third party is required
Integration into the vessel network with crew and operational separationTransfer of personnel to the vessel beyond what is agreed
Automatic failover to VSAT or 4G/5G
Remote access and full documentation

Technology and equipment

  • Starlink Maritime
  • VSAT
  • 4G / 5G routers with failover
  • MikroTik RouterOS
  • Moxa
  • Ubiquiti UniFi

From practice

The most common sight on a vessel that has just acquired satellite connectivity is a terminal wired next to the existing network rather than into it. The crew gets internet, operational systems stay on the old channel, and when remote support is needed nobody can reach the systems that matter.

The installation itself is the easy part. The difficult part is antenna position on a deck crowded with masts and antennas, bonding in a marine environment, and routing designed so that losing one channel does not stop operations.

Prerequisites

  • An access window to the vessel and boarding clearance
  • Available power supply and a bonding point
  • A clear picture of the operational systems that must not be interrupted
  • An active service subscription in the owner or manager name

Cost

Installation is quoted as a project per vessel, with equipment, work on board and network integration shown separately. The monthly service subscription is not included. Ongoing support is covered by a separate agreement.

We do not publish a price list. Every proposal follows a site survey and separates hardware from labour.

What moves the cost

  • Vessel type and size, and access difficulty at the antenna position
  • Whether a vessel network exists or is built from scratch
  • Number of connectivity channels in the failover design
  • Whether work is carried out under way or alongside

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Starlink Maritime and VSAT?

Starlink is a low earth orbit system with substantially lower latency and higher throughput. VSAT is geostationary, with higher latency but a different coverage profile. In practice they coexist, each acting as backup for the other.

Is Starlink enough on its own?

We never design it as the only channel. Coverage and sky visibility change with position and weather, so it always sits within a multi-channel design with automatic failover to VSAT or 4G/5G.

How long does installation take?

Typically 1 to 2 days, under way or alongside. The limiting factor is rarely the work itself: it is the access window to the vessel and the sea conditions during installation.

Will the operational systems be affected?

No, because the crew network is separated from the operational one. Crew internet should never share a network segment with bridge and engine room systems.

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