Wallenius Wilhelmsen has completed a connectivity upgrade across 41 of its operated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels, combining low Earth orbit satellite services with terrestrial and other satellite connections.
The deployment forms part of a wider connectivity transformation programme led by Soya IT Marine Solutions, with Speedcast providing a global wide area network, Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb dual-LEO connectivity, Iridium Certus and LTE-based backup services.
The hybrid architecture is intended to improve bandwidth and connectivity availability for both business operations and crew communications. The vessels now have managed access to enterprise software on the bridge, while crew members have improved access to streaming and social media services during their off-duty hours.
The companies completed the upgrades remotely, including commissioning, to accommodate the vessels’ port stays and international trading schedules.
“This new partnership isn’t just about connectivity; it’s about making vessels digitally ready for the future, enabling secure, real-time data, strengthening operational performance, and improving the working environment onboard,” said James Trevelyan, EVP, Global Sales at Speedcast.
