Norwegian offshore companies Atlantic Offshore has actually consented to a fleet-wide roll-out of Inmarsat’s all-in-one Fleet LTE solution to make certain continual connection in the North Sea.
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, stated the dedication will certainly make certain Atlantic Offshore’s vessels preserve continual accessibility to high-speed, low-latency connection in the North Sea throughout their overseas supply, seismic assistance as well as oil healing responsibilities.
Fleet LTE will certainly permit the vessels to link to 4G offshore fiber networks when in variety as well as Inmarsat’s Ka- band solution, Fleet Xpress, when cruising past LTE insurance coverage areas. Switchover in between the solutions is a smooth, totally automated procedure, making sure no loss of connection when transiting from one location to one more. Fleet LTE likewise consists of accessibility to Fleet Broadband’s durable L-band insurance coverage for endless back-up with 99.9% network accessibility.
On top of conference Atlantic’s interior company needs, Fleet LTE sustains a delighted as well as determined labor force by permitting seafarers to preserve call with family and friends as well as accessibility online amusement in their leisure aboard. It likewise supplies a different data transfer pipeline for charterers, whose allocation Atlantic can update as well as downgrade in accordance with need.
Ove Gjerstad, QHSE Manager/Chartering as well as Operation, Atlantic Offshore Management AS, stated, “Following our positive experience with Fleet LTE on board one of our vessels, we opted to roll the solution out across our entire fleet. Seamless communications across three modes of connectivity provided by one trusted partner mean we can rest assured that our vessels are always connected, with no risk of drop out during transit, no hidden costs and no juggling multiple contracts.”
Scott Middleton, Regional Director North Europe, Inmarsat Maritime, stated, “Through Fleet LTE, North Sea operators like Atlantic Offshore can meet the ever-growing demand for high-speed crew internet, which is crucial for both regulatory compliance and competitiveness in recruitment. The solution also provides an advantage with charterers, allowing operators to offer their clients a cost-effective onboard connectivity service that does not compromise on quality.”
