Maritime Communication

Typical maritime communication solutions are structured using volume pricing based upon data or time. This requires management companies or crews to impose strict limitations on communication usage.

In today's information age, limiting vessel or fleet communications access may introduce an unacceptable level of risk. Limiting communication is of even greater concern when vessels are carrying highly volatile cargos such as crude oil or liquid natural gas.

In addition, with the growing use and value of real-time telemetry constantly monitoring the status of the cargo and or the vessel, the demands placed on onboard communications are rapidly outstripping the capabilities of existing communications solutions.

Next-generation maritime communications
Based upon the tried and tested SpaceTrack 4000 stabilized antenna (one of the world's leading satellite service providers), Schlumberger Global Connectivity Services has developed a unique offering exclusively for the maritime market. The solution provides the first truly global, fixed-price, always-on communications package for any type or size of mobile maritime vessel.

With a variety of antenna sizes to choose from (2.4 m, 1.8 m, 1.2 m), this weather-resilient, C-Band-based solution exploits Intelsat's global footprint and auto-beam switching technology for a unique and highly competitive alternative to existing maritime offerings.

Supported by a variety of service models, this new offering provides ship and fleet owners and fleet management companies with unprecedented flexibility in the selection and deployment of the appropriate communications package for their vessels, regardless of whether their routing is regional or global.