Greek\u00a0operators\u00a0meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave<\/p>\n
nmarsat\u2019s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating\u00a0fleetwide\u00a0digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.<\/p>\n
As\u00a0the world\u2019s leading\u00a0ship owning\u00a0nation, Greece is\u00a0pivotal to the pace of\u00a0maritime digitalisation. Local engagement with\u00a0predictive analytics, voyage optimisation\u00a0tools, real-time emissions monitoring, and\u00a0internet access for\u00a0crew\u00a0offers\u00a0one benchmark for\u00a0shipping at global scale.<\/p>\n
While\u00a0IoT-based decision-making tools\u00a0can\u00a0enhance\u00a0operational\u00a0safety and efficiency, however\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and\u00a0facilitate\u00a0straightforward\u00a0regulatory\u00a0compliance\u00a0\u2013\u00a0they also\u00a0increase\u00a0the demands on\u00a0fleet connectivity.<\/p>\n
Inmarsat Maritime, a\u00a0Viasat\u00a0company, is supporting the Greek shipping\u00a0industry\u2019s\u00a0digital transformation through its\u00a0fully managed\u00a0multi-network service, NexusWave. Rather than switching between networks, NexusWave intelligently bonds them\u00a0\u2013\u00a0integrating\u00a0low Earth orbit\u00a0capacity with Global Xpress Ka-band, LTE, and resilient L-band\u00a0\u2013\u00a0in\u00a0a single,\u00a0convenient\u00a0solution\u00a0provided by a trusted maritime connectivity partner.<\/p>\n
In addition to download speeds of up to 340 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 80 Mbps \u2013 as\u00a0verifiedin sea trials \u2013\u00a0Inmarsat\u2019s\u00a0innovative network-bonding approach\u00a0delivers global coverage andavailability exceeding 99.9%. Wherever the vessel is operating, whether in a busy shipping corridor or a congested port, NexusWave\u00a0provides\u00a0a seamless and consistent connection.<\/p>\n
As\u00a0high-speed onboard internet\u00a0continues to\u00a0transition from luxury to\u00a0basic requirement,\u00a0the solutionalso\u00a0enables\u00a0ship operators\u00a0to\u00a0offer\u00a0their\u00a0personnel\u00a0unlimited data,\u00a0supporting\u00a0crew welfare and\u00a0employee\u00a0retention\u00a0in an intensely competitive market.<\/p>\n
This powerful combination of capabilities\u00a0means\u00a0NexusWave\u00a0has found a ready audience\u00a0among\u00a0the Greek\u00a0owners and managers\u00a0who\u00a0prioritise assured outcomes\u00a0and convenience\u00a0over purely speed-oriented solutions.\u00a0Inmarsat\u2019s long-term partner Pulsar has committed to rollout\u00a0NexusWave\u00a0across more than 300 vessels operated by their customer base. Already ahead of target, Pulsar provides strong local expertise creating a trusted bridge between Inmarsat\u2019s global capabilities and Pulsar\u2019s tailored and well-established customer relationships. Early adopters include shipping services provider Spring Marine Management, Roswell Tankers Corp. and Newport SA.<\/p>\n
According to\u00a0Konstantinos Zacharias,\u00a0Spring Marine\u2019s\u00a0ICT Officer,\u00a0\u201cconnectivity plays a vital role in streamlining processes and meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders\u201d in modern shipping.<\/p>\n
\u201cNexusWave stands out as a fully managed service that seamlessly integrates the strengths of multiple networks, eliminating administrative burdens, helping control costs, and delivering consistent quality,\u201d he said, adding that this\u00a0unified approach\u00a0\u201cenhances efficiency and reliability across the board\u201d.<\/p>\n
Antonis Alogakos, Roswell Tankers\u2019\u00a0IT Officer,\u00a0said: \u201cThe increasing complexity of connectivity demands in modern maritime operations require\u00a0multi-orbit networks that work in harmony, such as Inmarsat\u2019s NexusWave \u2013 whose orchestration of various networks provides the speed, reliability, and global coverage that ship owners, managers,\u00a0and operators increasingly rely on.\u201d<\/p>\n
For all the opportunities\u00a0that\u00a0maritime digitalisation\u00a0presents,\u00a0it also raises cyber-security concerns by\u00a0increasing\u00a0the number of\u00a0shipboard\u00a0attack surfaces. NexusWave addresses this\u00a0issue\u00a0through its secure-by-design infrastructure,\u00a0which delivers four layers of real-time protection against progressively more sophisticated cyber-attacks and\u00a0is trusted by governments and enterprises\u00a0worldwide.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith vessels becoming more connected, the risk of costly cyber-attacks grows significantly, making network security a top priority,\u201d commented\u00a0Theofano\u00a0Somaripa,\u00a0CIO, \u00a0Newport.\u00a0NexusWave\u2019s\u201centerprise-grade security\u201d \u2013 including its \u201cencrypted data, segregated networks, and the option to include advanced value-added security services\u201d\u00a0\u2013 was a key factor in\u00a0Newport\u2019s decision to implement\u00a0the solution, Somaripa\u00a0explained.<\/p>\n
Inmarsat\u00a0NexusWave\u00a0combines\u00a0the\u00a0speeds, availability, and\u00a0coverage\u00a0of multiple\u00a0networks\u00a0with the consistency, reliability, and convenience of a single solution\u00a0\u2013 and delivers it in a package that also includes\u00a0unlimited data and\u00a0secure-by-design infrastructure.\u00a0In doing so, the fully managed service is helping a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers to\u00a0embrace\u00a0maritime digitalisation\u00a0and reap\u00a0the\u00a0efficiency, safety, and crew welfare\u00a0rewards it brings.<\/p>\n