Norse Ship Management has agreed a deal with Inmarsat Maritime and distribution partner Station Satcom to install the NexusWave service on one of its managed bulk carriers, as the company works to improve crew welfare and operational connectivity.
The Singapore-based ship manager says the move supports its digitalisation objectives of enabling uninterrupted access to business applications and real-time engine monitoring, while also providing crews with a home-like internet experience at sea.
“Crew welfare is our top priority, and providing a home-like internet experience onboard is increasingly vital to keeping our crews happy and motivated,” said Capt. Akshay Yadava, Managing Director, Norse Ship Management.
“With growing traffic demands on the commercial side and the need to ensure consistent, high-speed connectivity, we have selected NexusWave to upgrade our current system. We look forward to a continued successful collaboration with Station Satcom.”
NexusWave is expected to be upgraded with additional capacity following the launch of the ViaSat-3 series of Ka-band satellites over the next two years.
