Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has secured a contract with Vega Reederei to equip 10 new diesel-electric coaster vessels with its NexusWave bonded connectivity service.The agreement covers installation of NexusWave on the
Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has secured a contract with Vega Reederei to equip 10 new diesel-electric coaster vessels with its NexusWave bonded connectivity service.
The agreement covers installation of NexusWave on the 89-meter, 3,800-deadweight-tonne short-sea general cargo ships, scheduled for delivery by July 2026. The deal also includes Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Fleet Secure Endpoint cyber-security solutions.
The vessels feature an innovative hull and propeller design aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. They are designed with potential future upgrades to all-electric operations and integration of Conoship’s wind-assisted propulsion system, eConowind.
NexusWave is a fully managed bonded network solution that combines GX Ka-band, low Earth orbit (LEO), LTE and L-band networks. It is designed to provide unlimited data, always-on connectivity with unlimited back-up, and a secure-by-design network infrastructure.
The connectivity system is expected to support the vessels’ operating technology and advanced electrical set-up, which goes beyond standard configurations for ships of this size.
“Our innovative new fleet of diesel-electric coasters reflects our commitment to modernising operations for optimum efficiency and environmental performance. Having a connectivity solution that keeps pace with our innovative approach, offering robust cyber-security, unlimited data, and resilience, will support us in achieving
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