Caribe Tankers to Trial Inmarsat NexusWave for Connected Certainty and Enhanced Crew Welfare
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that Caribe Tankers USA (CTU) will trial their new NexusWave connectivity service on two chemical tankers, Caribe Maria and Caribe Luna. The trial aims to evaluate the performance of this fully managed bonded connectivity solution.
NexusWave combines multiple network underlays into a single bonded solution, enabling applications to utilize the aggregate capacity of all available networks simultaneously. This technology provides vessels with seamless high-speed internet access, featuring global coverage, unlimited data, and managed performance levels.
The implementation aligns with CTU's goals to enhance crew welfare and operational efficiency. The service promises to deliver consistent connectivity whether vessels are in open waters or anchored at ports, supporting both business communications and crew internet access needs.
Inmarsat Maritime, una società di Viasat, ha annunciato che Caribe Tankers USA (CTU) testerà il nuovo servizio di connettività NexusWave su due petroliere chimiche, Caribe Maria e Caribe Luna. La prova ha l'obiettivo di valutare le prestazioni di questa soluzione di connettività aggregata completamente gestita.
NexusWave unisce più reti di base in un'unica soluzione aggregata, permettendo alle applicazioni di sfruttare contemporaneamente la capacità complessiva di tutte le reti disponibili. Questa tecnologia offre alle navi un accesso a internet ad alta velocità senza interruzioni, con copertura globale, dati illimitati e livelli di prestazioni gestite.
L'implementazione è in linea con gli obiettivi di CTU di migliorare il benessere dell'equipaggio e l'efficienza operativa. Il servizio garantisce una connettività costante sia in mare aperto che durante l'ancoraggio nei porti, supportando le comunicazioni aziendali e le esigenze di accesso a internet dell'equipaggio.
Inmarsat Maritime, una empresa de Viasat, ha anunciado que Caribe Tankers USA (CTU) probará su nuevo servicio de conectividad NexusWave en dos petroleros químicos, Caribe Maria y Caribe Luna. La prueba tiene como objetivo evaluar el rendimiento de esta solución de conectividad gestionada y unificada.
NexusWave combina múltiples redes subyacentes en una única solución unificada, permitiendo que las aplicaciones utilicen la capacidad agregada de todas las redes disponibles simultáneamente. Esta tecnología proporciona a los buques acceso a internet de alta velocidad sin interrupciones, con cobertura global, datos ilimitados y niveles de rendimiento gestionados.
La implementación está alineada con los objetivos de CTU de mejorar el bienestar de la tripulación y la eficiencia operativa. El servicio promete ofrecer conectividad constante tanto en alta mar como anclados en puerto, apoyando tanto las comunicaciones empresariales como las necesidades de acceso a internet de la tripulación.
Inmarsat Maritime는 Viasat의 자회사로, Caribe Tankers USA (CTU)가 두 첨단 화학 운반선인 Caribe Maria와 Caribe Luna에 새로운 NexusWave 연결 서비스를 시험할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이번 시험은 완전 관리형 결합 연결 솔루션의 성능을 평가하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
NexusWave는 여러 네트워크 기반을 하나의 결합 솔루션으로 통합하여 애플리케이션이 사용 가능한 모든 네트워크의 총 용량을 동시에 활용할 수 있게 합니다. 이 기술은 선박에 전 세계 커버리지, 무제한 데이터, 관리되는 성능 수준을 갖춘 끊김 없는 고속 인터넷 접속을 제공합니다.
이 도입은 CTU의 승무원 복지 향상과 운영 효율성 증진 목표와 부합합니다. 이 서비스는 선박이 공해상에 있거나 항구에 정박해 있을 때에도 안정적인 연결을 제공하여 업무용 통신과 승무원의 인터넷 사용 요구를 지원합니다.
Inmarsat Maritime, une filiale de Viasat, a annoncé que Caribe Tankers USA (CTU) va tester leur nouveau service de connectivité NexusWave sur deux navires-citernes chimiques, Caribe Maria et Caribe Luna. L’essai vise à évaluer les performances de cette solution de connectivité agrégée entièrement gérée.
NexusWave combine plusieurs réseaux sous-jacents en une seule solution agrégée, permettant aux applications d’utiliser simultanément la capacité totale de tous les réseaux disponibles. Cette technologie offre aux navires un accès internet haut débit sans interruption, avec une couverture mondiale, des données illimitées et des niveaux de performance gérés.
La mise en œuvre s’aligne sur les objectifs de CTU visant à améliorer le bien-être de l’équipage et l’efficacité opérationnelle. Le service promet une connectivité constante, que les navires soient en pleine mer ou à l’ancre dans les ports, soutenant à la fois les communications professionnelles et les besoins d’accès internet de l’équipage.
Inmarsat Maritime, ein Unternehmen von Viasat, hat bekanntgegeben, dass Caribe Tankers USA (CTU) ihren neuen NexusWave-Konnektivitätsdienst auf zwei Chemikalientankern, der Caribe Maria und der Caribe Luna, testen wird. Der Test soll die Leistung dieser vollständig verwalteten gebündelten Konnektivitätslösung bewerten.
NexusWave kombiniert mehrere Netzwerke zu einer einzigen gebündelten Lösung, die es Anwendungen ermöglicht, die Gesamtkapazität aller verfügbaren Netzwerke gleichzeitig zu nutzen. Diese Technologie bietet Schiffen nahtlosen Hochgeschwindigkeits-Internetzugang mit globaler Abdeckung, unbegrenzten Daten und verwalteten Leistungsniveaus.
Die Umsetzung steht im Einklang mit den Zielen von CTU, das Wohlbefinden der Besatzung und die operative Effizienz zu verbessern. Der Dienst verspricht eine konstante Konnektivität, egal ob sich die Schiffe auf hoher See oder im Hafen befinden, und unterstützt sowohl geschäftliche Kommunikation als auch den Internetzugang der Besatzung.
- New technology implementation potentially improving operational efficiency
- Enhanced crew welfare through improved connectivity could help attract and retain talent
- Unlimited data and global coverage capability
- Trial phase indicates unproven technology effectiveness
- Investment costs and implementation expenses not disclosed
Trial will assess performance of Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed bonded connectivity service as US-based Commercial and Operational Shipping Management company seeks ultra-reliable solution to meet operational and crew connectivity challenges
LONDON, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced Caribe Tankers USA, Inc (CTU) will trial Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, on board the chemical tankers Caribe Maria and Caribe Luna: as the US-based company seeks an ultra-reliable solution to best serve operational and crew connectivity.
By combining multiple network underlays in one fully managed, bonded solution, Inmarsat’s NexusWave enables applications to leverage the aggregate capacity of all available networks rather than relying on one underlay at a time. This unique network-bonding approach allows NexusWave vessels to maintain a seamless, consistent connection to high-speed internet with global coverage, unlimited data, and managed performance levels.
As a result, this new technology will allow vessels to meet new connectivity demand and crew can enjoy a home-like connectivity experience whether the ship is sailing in open waters or anchored at a busy port. This in line with Caribe Tankers’ objective as the company looks to retain and attract the best seafaring talent.
Jason Holden, CTU Manager, said: “As a 24/7 Commercial and Operational Shipping management company, we understand the importance of being able to communicate at any time to and from the vessels for business demands. More importantly, providing crew fast and reliable internet has notably improved productivity on board.
Reliable, high-speed Internet is an increasingly important ingredient in fostering a happy, loyal and healthy working environment. Evidence suggests that Inmarsat’s NexusWave will meet our requirements for crew as well as operational connectivity. We look forward to seeing the results of our collaboration.”
The decision to trial Inmarsat NexusWave also reflects Caribe Tankers’ requirements for reliable and consistent communication services, where the company considers certainty in the connectivity a requisite for supporting daily operational needs.
Logan Murray, Account Manager, Inmarsat Maritime, said: “Caribe Tankers’ using NexusWave is the latest endorsement of the power of bonded connectivity. Our fully managed solution delivers unparalleled speeds and reliability – with the convenience of working with a single trusted partner that understands the maritime industry’s unique challenges. For operators, this means certainty and connected confidence regardless of the size of their fleet and the nature of their operations.”
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