Inmarsat Maritime Signs Expanded Agreement With Maersk to Enhance Global Fleet Connectivity
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with A.P. Moller - Maersk to upgrade satellite communications across Maersk's fleet of approximately 340 container ships. The bandwidth enhancements will be implemented between 2025 and 2026 as part of Maersk's 'One Satcom' project.
The initiative aims to transform vessels into fully operational floating offices by 2027, supporting advanced digitalization, cloud-enabled solutions, and potential future autonomous operations. Inmarsat's service combines Ka-band and L-band networks to provide global, always-on connectivity for both operational efficiency and crew welfare.
The partnership focuses on enhancing application availability and performance, supporting Maersk's digital transformation at sea while improving the working environment for crew members.
Inmarsat Maritime, una società di Viasat, ha firmato un accordo con A.P. Moller - Maersk per aggiornare le comunicazioni satellitari nella flotta di circa 340 porta-containers di Maersk. I miglioramenti di banda saranno implementati tra il 2025 e il 2026 come parte del progetto 'One Satcom' di Maersk.
L'iniziativa mira a trasformare le navi in uffici flottanti completamente operativi entro il 2027, supportando la digitalizzazione avanzata, soluzioni abilitate al cloud e potenziali operazioni autonome future. Il servizio di Inmarsat combina reti Ka-band e L-band per fornire connettività globale, sempre attiva, sia per l'efficienza operativa che per il benessere dell'equipaggio.
La partnership si concentra sul miglioramento della disponibilità e delle prestazioni delle applicazioni, supportando la trasformazione digitale di Maersk in mare, migliorando al contempo l'ambiente di lavoro per i membri dell'equipaggio.
Inmarsat Maritime, una empresa de Viasat, ha firmado un acuerdo con A.P. Moller - Maersk para actualizar las comunicaciones por satélite en la flota de aproximadamente 340 buques portacontenedores de Maersk. Las mejoras de ancho de banda se implementarán entre 2025 y 2026 como parte del proyecto 'One Satcom' de Maersk.
La iniciativa tiene como objetivo transformar los buques en oficinas flotantes completamente operativas para 2027, apoyando la digitalización avanzada, soluciones habilitadas por la nube y potenciales operaciones autónomas futuras. El servicio de Inmarsat combina redes Ka-band y L-band para proporcionar conectividad global, siempre activa, tanto para la eficiencia operativa como para el bienestar de la tripulación.
La asociación se centra en mejorar la disponibilidad y el rendimiento de las aplicaciones, apoyando la transformación digital de Maersk en el mar mientras mejora el entorno laboral para los miembros de la tripulación.
Inmarsat Maritime는 Viasat의 회사로, A.P. Moller - Maersk와 협약을 체결하여 약 340척의 컨테이너선으로 이루어진 Maersk의 선대에 대해 위성 통신을 업그레이드할 예정입니다. 대역폭 향상은 2025년과 2026년 사이에 'One Satcom' 프로젝트의 일환으로 구현될 것입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 2027년까지 선박을 완전히 작동 가능한 플로팅 오피스 으로 변모시키는 것을 목표로 하며, 고급 디지털화, 클라우드 기반 솔루션과 향후 자율 운영의 가능성을 지원합니다. Inmarsat의 서비스는 Ka-band 및 L-band 네트워크를 결합하여 운영 효율성 및 승무원 복지를 위한 항상 연결되어 있는 글로벌 네트워크를 제공합니다.
이 파트너십은 Maersk의 디지털 해상 전환을 지원하면서 승무원들의 작업 환경을 개선하는 것을 두고 애플리케이션의 가용성과 성능 향상에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
Inmarsat Maritime, une société de Viasat, a signé un accord avec A.P. Moller - Maersk pour moderniser les communications par satellite de la flotte d'environ 340 porte-conteneurs de Maersk. Les améliorations de bande passante seront mises en œuvre entre 2025 et 2026 dans le cadre du projet 'One Satcom' de Maersk.
Cette initiative vise à transformer les navires en bureaux flottants pleinement opérationnels d'ici 2027, soutenant une numérisation avancée, des solutions basées sur le cloud et de potentielles opérations autonomes futures. Le service d'Inmarsat combine des réseaux Ka-band et L-band pour fournir une connectivité mondiale, toujours active, tant pour l'efficacité opérationnelle que pour le bien-être de l'équipage.
Le partenariat se concentre sur l'amélioration de la disponibilité et des performances des applications, soutenant la transformation numérique de Maersk en mer tout en améliorant l'environnement de travail des membres d'équipage.
Inmarsat Maritime, ein Unternehmen von Viasat, hat eine Vereinbarung mit A.P. Moller - Maersk unterzeichnet, um die Satellitenkommunikation auf der Flotte von etwa 340 Containerschiffen von Maersk zu verbessern. Die Verbesserungen der Bandbreite werden im Rahmen des Projekts 'One Satcom' zwischen 2025 und 2026 umgesetzt.
Das Ziel der Initiative ist es, die Schiffe bis 2027 in voll funktionsfähige schwimmende Büros zu verwandeln, die fortschrittliche Digitalisierung, cloudbasierte Lösungen und potenzielle zukünftige autonome Operationen unterstützen. Der Service von Inmarsat kombiniert Ka-Band- und L-Band-Netzwerke, um globale, durchgehend verfügbare Konnektivität für betriebliche Effizienz und das Wohlbefinden der Besatzung zu gewährleisten.
Die Partnerschaft konzentriert sich darauf, die Verfügbarkeit und Leistung von Anwendungen zu verbessern, während sie die digitale Transformation von Maersk auf See unterstützt und gleichzeitig die Arbeitsumgebung für die Besatzungsmitglieder verbessert.
- Significant fleet-wide upgrade covering 340 container ships
- Strategic enhancement of digital infrastructure supporting future autonomous operations
- Long-term partnership securing recurring revenue stream
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This expanded agreement marks a strategic win for Viasat through its Inmarsat Maritime division, securing a long-term contract with one of the world's largest shipping operators. The deal's significance extends beyond immediate revenue implications, positioning Viasat advantageously in the rapidly evolving maritime connectivity market.
The implementation across Maersk's fleet of approximately 340 container ships represents a substantial deployment that will generate recurring revenue streams through 2026 and beyond. The maritime satellite communications market is experiencing accelerated growth, driven by increasing demand for high-bandwidth applications and digital transformation initiatives.
Key strategic implications include:
- Strengthened market position in the high-value commercial maritime segment
- Enhanced competitive moat through deep integration with Maersk's operations
- Potential for expanded service offerings as Maersk progresses toward autonomous operations
The agreement's focus on enabling 'floating offices' aligns with industry-wide digital transformation trends, suggesting potential for similar upgrades across other major shipping operators. This could create a significant multiplier effect for Viasat's maritime business segment.
The combination of Ka-band and L-band networks demonstrates Viasat's technological advantage in providing comprehensive maritime connectivity solutions. This hybrid approach offers a competitive edge over single-band providers and positions Viasat favorably for capturing additional market share in the growing maritime digitalization sector.
Maersk bolsters global connectivity with Inmarsat to advance its One Satcom solution across its fleet
LONDON, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), one of the world’s largest containership operators, and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, have signed an agreement to upgrade Inmarsat satellite communications services across Maersk’s global fleet of approximately 340 container ships. The agreement will see bandwidth enhancements rolled out across Maersk’s entire fleet of owned container ships between 2025 and 2026.
These upgrades are part of Maersk’s strategic roadmap to facilitate unified connectivity and transforms its vessels into fully operational floating offices as well as providing crews with improved connectivity. The concept of ‘floating office’ is aimed at revolutionising vessel operations through an advanced digitalisation strategy, expanded cloud-enabled solutions, and a more cohesive operational infrastructure, enabling future advancements in automation-focused operations and potentially autonomous operations as well.
Inmarsat Maritime’s future-proofed connectivity service combines Ka-band and ultra-resilient L-band networks, providing global, always-on, reliable and secure connectivity for Maersk’s fleet, essential for transforming vessels into both floating offices and floating homes for seafarers.
Karthikeyan Arumugam, Senior Product Manager at Maersk said: “Connectivity is the key enabler in ensuring our vessels can become floating offices, and with our “One SatCom” project we have the target of having transformed all our vessels into floating offices by 2027. The partnership with Inmarsat Maritime plays an important role in enriching application availability and performance – thereby supporting our digital transformation at sea. No less important, it also fosters a better working environment and well-being for our crew members - ensuring that our vessels are not only workplaces but also connected homes away from home.”
Ben Palmer OBE, President, Inmarsat Maritime said: “Our long-term partnership with Maersk is tailored to meet the evolving demands for maritime connectivity. Our connectivity solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with Maersk’s operational framework, ensuring a robust, secure, and continuous flow of information between ship and shore. This expanded agreement is a testament to our commitment to enabling strategic outcomes through superior connectivity solutions.”
The long-term partnership with Inmarsat Maritime reflects Maersk’s ongoing dedication to leading the industry in operational excellence and innovation. By establishing a new benchmark in maritime connectivity, Maersk and Inmarsat Maritime are paving the way for a more interconnected and efficient future in global shipping.
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About Inmarsat Maritime
Inmarsat Maritime is a Viasat company and continues to power the digitalisation of the maritime industry. With over 40 years of experience, Inmarsat Maritime offers reliable and innovative solutions that enable ship owners and operators to stay connected, navigate safely, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure crew welfare.
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are - on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.
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