“K” LINE to trial Inmarsat Maritime’s new bonded network service NexusWave on “K” LINE’s fleet

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“Ok” LINE) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat firm, are happy to announce that “Ok” LINE will conduct a trial of Inmarsat Maritime’s new bonded community service NexusWave on “Ok” LINE’s fleet. NexusWave ​​seamlessly integrates a number of high-speed networks in actual time to allow high-speed, always-on ship-to-shore communications, thereby enhancing digitalization of ship operation and environmental response, in addition to the welfare of seafarers.

The implementation of those trials will begin this month.

Launched in Could this 12 months, NexusWave is a novel bonded multi-dimensional community, designed to supply high-speed connectivity, limitless knowledge, international protection, and ‘safe by design’ infrastructure for office-like and home-like experiences. The service integrates globally dependable World Xpress (GX) Ka-band, low-Earth orbit (LEO) providers, and as-available coastal LTE service – enhanced by an L-band layer for resiliency, to ship quick, always-on connectivity. NexusWave additionally options enterprise grade firewall safety.

Akihiro Fujimaru (pictured proper), Managing Govt Officer of “Ok” LINE, stated: “In recent times, there was a rise in knowledge transmission to boost security and high quality. As such, we require connectivity providers which are quick, dependable and international. Moreover, high-speed web connectivity will vastly contribute to reforms to onboard workstyles and automatic ship navigation. Sustaining connections with household and associates is sort of essential for preserving the well-being of our crew. NexusWave guarantees to fulfil these wants effectively into the longer term, particularly with the anticipated service launch of the high-capacity ViaSat-3 Ka-band satellites. This expertise may even bolster our digitalisation initiatives shifting ahead”

Ben Palmer OBE (pictured left), President of Inmarsat Maritime, commented: “We’re honoured {that a} main international transport operator has chosen to trial NexusWave on its fleet. Our partnership with “Ok” LINE is concentrated on delivering sturdy and dependable connectivity options that assist its operational success and meet “Ok” LINE’s long-term strategic wants. Its early adoption of our high-capacity international service highlights the strategic foresight of “Ok” LINE’s dedication to leveraging superior expertise to maintain and improve its aggressive edge.”