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Vessel Network Infrastructure

We design and build vessel networks with a strict separation between operational and crew traffic. We specify industrial grade equipment that survives engine room conditions, solve coverage through steel compartments, and hand over documentation with remote access so the vessel can be supported while under way.

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Who it is for

  • Vessels where bridge, engine room and crew share one flat network
  • Fleets that want the same network standard on every ship
  • Survey and ROV operations generating data that must reach shore
  • Ship managers who want vessel data available in the office

When we are NOT the right choice

  • If no work window exists, either under way or alongside
  • If installation is requested without surveying operational systems first
  • If no changes to existing bridge systems are permitted at all

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. 01Survey on board or at the yard

    We record operational systems, survey or ROV equipment where present, existing cable routes, and what the crew needs day to day.Time: 1-2 daysDeliverable: Inventory of bridge, engine room and CCTV systems

  2. 02Design with network separation

    We always design with operational and crew separation, and with multiple connectivity channels in automatic failover.Time: Alongside the studyDeliverable: Topology with distinct operational and crew segments

  3. 03Equipment selection for marine conditions

    We select hardware rated for vibration, temperature and humidity. Office grade equipment does not survive an engine room.Time: With the quotationDeliverable: Equipment list with justification

  4. 04Installation on board

    Cable routing, mounting, configuration and wireless coverage through steel compartments, where every bulkhead acts as a barrier.Time: 1-3 weeks depending on the vesselDeliverable: Working network with coverage in accommodation

  5. 05Handover and remote support

    We hand over documentation, remote access credentials and a written procedure for the crew, because a vessel cannot wait for a technician.Time: On completionDeliverable: Network documentation and crew emergency procedure

What is includedWhat is not included
Survey of infrastructure and operational systemsShipyard steelwork and bulkhead penetrations
Topology design with crew and operational separationSatellite service subscriptions
Network cabling and industrial grade equipmentMaintenance of third party navigation systems
Wireless coverage across decks and accommodationClass society approvals issued by a third party
Multiple connectivity channels with automatic failover
Documentation and remote access

Technology and equipment

  • MikroTik RouterOS
  • Moxa (industrial switching)
  • Starlink Maritime
  • VSAT
  • Ubiquiti UniFi
  • Synology

From practice

A vessel is not an office with waves. Bulkheads shield wireless signal, the engine room destroys hardware that was never built for it, and connectivity drops without warning.

The costliest mistake is rarely technical. It is that crew internet and operational systems end up on the same network segment, usually because crew Wi-Fi was added later, quickly, on top of whatever was already there.

Prerequisites

  • A coordinated work window and boarding clearance
  • A clear picture of systems that must not be interrupted
  • Available power at equipment positions
  • Crew cooperation for access to spaces

Cost

Quoted as a project per vessel after survey, with equipment and work on board shown separately. For fleets we propose a single infrastructure standard, so the cost of each subsequent vessel falls and support becomes simpler.

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

What moves the cost

  • Vessel size and general arrangement
  • Number of compartments requiring coverage
  • Whether survey or ROV equipment imposes its own requirements
  • Whether the work is carried out under way, within a limited window

Frequently asked questions

Why must the crew network be separated?

Because crew usage is unpredictable in both volume and risk. On the same segment as operational systems, one infected device or one large file transfer directly affects how the vessel runs.

Why industrial grade equipment?

Vibration, temperature and humidity in the engine room destroy office grade hardware. Industrial equipment costs more up front and far less in attendance and downtime.

Why is Wi-Fi poor in the accommodation?

Steel bulkheads act as shielding. Coverage on a vessel is not solved with more transmit power but with more access points and proper cable routing between compartments.

Can you support the vessel while it is under way?

Yes, which is why remote access is designed in from the start. Without it, every incident waits for the next port call.

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We start with a survey on board or at the yard and deliver a topology design with clear crew and operational separation.

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