Solvang Commits to Inmarsat Nexuswave Fleetwide for Crew and Business Connectivity
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Solvang to implement NexusWave connectivity service across their gas carrier fleet. The fully managed bonded connectivity service will support the company's 27-vessel fleet, including six semi-refrigerated ethylene carriers, eight large gas carriers, and 13 very large gas carriers.
NexusWave combines LEO, GEO, LTE, and L-band networks to deliver maximum download speeds of 340 Mbps and upload speeds of 80 Mbps, with network availability exceeding 99.9%. The service provides unlimited data and global coverage, supporting cloud-based business applications and video conferencing while enabling crew members to maintain contact with family.
Initial testing on the Clipper Explorer, a Solvang very large gas carrier, has demonstrated smooth operation of online applications with higher connection speeds and zero downtime, according to vessel Master feedback.
Inmarsat Maritime, una compagnia di Viasat, ha firmato un accordo con Solvang per implementare il servizio di connettività NexusWave nella loro flotta di gasieri. Il servizio di connettività completamente gestito supporterà la flotta di 27 navi dell'azienda, inclusi sei gasieri etilene semi-refrigerati, otto grandi gasieri e 13 gasieri molto grandi.
NexusWave combina reti LEO, GEO, LTE e L-band per offrire velocità di download massime di 340 Mbps e velocità di upload di 80 Mbps, con disponibilità della rete superiore al 99,9%. Il servizio fornisce dati illimitati e copertura globale, supportando applicazioni aziendali basate su cloud e videoconferenze, consentendo al contempo ai membri dell'equipaggio di mantenere i contatti con la famiglia.
I test iniziali sulla Clipper Explorer, un gasier molto grande di Solvang, hanno dimostrato un funzionamento fluido delle applicazioni online con velocità di connessione superiori e zero tempi di inattività, secondo il feedback del comandante della nave.
Inmarsat Maritime, una empresa de Viasat, ha firmado un acuerdo con Solvang para implementar el servicio de conectividad NexusWave en su flota de transportes de gas. El servicio de conectividad totalmente gestionado apoyará la flota de 27 buques de la compañía, incluidos seis transportes de etileno semi-refrigerados, ocho grandes transportes de gas y 13 transportes de gas muy grandes.
NexusWave combina redes LEO, GEO, LTE y L-band para ofrecer velocidades de descarga máximas de 340 Mbps y velocidades de carga de 80 Mbps, con disponibilidad de red que supera el 99,9%. El servicio proporciona datos ilimitados y cobertura global, apoyando aplicaciones empresariales basadas en la nube y videoconferencias, mientras permite a los miembros de la tripulación mantener contacto con sus familias.
Las pruebas iniciales en el Clipper Explorer, un transporte de gas muy grande de Solvang, han demostrado un funcionamiento fluido de las aplicaciones en línea con velocidades de conexión más altas y cero tiempo de inactividad, según el feedback del capitán del buque.
인마르샛 해양, 비아사트의 자회사,는 솔방과 협약을 체결하여 그들의 가스 운반선 함대에 NexusWave 연결 서비스를 구현합니다. 완전 관리형 연결 서비스는 회사의 27척 함대를 지원하며, 여기에는 6척의 반냉각 에틸렌 운반선, 8척의 대형 가스 운반선, 13척의 초대형 가스 운반선이 포함됩니다.
NexusWave는 LEO, GEO, LTE 및 L-band 네트워크를 결합하여 최대 다운로드 속도 340 Mbps 및 업로드 속도 80 Mbps를 제공하며, 네트워크 가용성은 99.9%를 초과합니다. 이 서비스는 무제한 데이터와 글로벌 커버리지를 제공하며, 클라우드 기반 비즈니스 애플리케이션과 화상 회의를 지원하면서 승무원이 가족과의 연락을 유지할 수 있도록 합니다.
솔방의 초대형 가스 운반선인 클리퍼 익스플로러에서의 초기 테스트는 더 높은 연결 속도와 제로 다운타임으로 온라인 애플리케이션의 원활한 작동을 보여주었으며, 이는 선장 피드백에 따른 것입니다.
Inmarsat Maritime, une entreprise de Viasat, a signé un accord avec Solvang pour mettre en œuvre le service de connectivité NexusWave à travers leur flotte de transporteurs de gaz. Le service de connectivité entièrement géré soutiendra la flotte de 27 navires de l'entreprise, comprenant six transporteurs d'éthylène semi-réfrigérés, huit grands transporteurs de gaz et 13 très grands transporteurs de gaz.
NexusWave combine les réseaux LEO, GEO, LTE et L-band pour offrir des vitesses de téléchargement maximales de 340 Mbps et des vitesses de téléversement de 80 Mbps, avec une disponibilité du réseau dépassant 99,9%. Le service fournit des données illimitées et une couverture mondiale, prenant en charge les applications commerciales basées sur le cloud et les visioconférences tout en permettant aux membres de l'équipage de rester en contact avec leur famille.
Les tests initiaux sur le Clipper Explorer, un très grand transporteur de gaz de Solvang, ont démontré un fonctionnement fluide des applications en ligne avec des vitesses de connexion plus élevées et aucun temps d'arrêt, selon les retours du capitaine du navire.
Inmarsat Maritime, ein Unternehmen von Viasat, hat eine Vereinbarung mit Solvang unterzeichnet, um den NexusWave-Konnektivitätsdienst in ihrer Gaskarrierenflotte zu implementieren. Der vollständig verwaltete Konnektivitätsdienst wird die 27-Schiffe-Flotte des Unternehmens unterstützen, die sechs semi-kühlende Ethylen-Transporter, acht große Gaskarrieren und 13 sehr große Gaskarrieren umfasst.
NexusWave kombiniert LEO-, GEO-, LTE- und L-Band-Netzwerke, um maximale Downloadgeschwindigkeiten von 340 Mbps und Uploadgeschwindigkeiten von 80 Mbps bereitzustellen, mit einer Netzwerkverfügbarkeit von über 99,9%. Der Dienst bietet unbegrenzte Daten und globale Abdeckung, unterstützt cloudbasierte Geschäftsanwendungen und Videokonferenzen, während er den Besatzungsmitgliedern ermöglicht, den Kontakt zur Familie aufrechtzuerhalten.
Erste Tests auf dem Clipper Explorer, einem sehr großen Gaskarrier von Solvang, haben einen reibungslosen Betrieb von Online-Anwendungen mit höheren Verbindungsgeschwindigkeiten und null Ausfallzeiten gezeigt, so das Feedback des Kapitäns des Schiffs.
- Secured fleet-wide agreement with major gas shipping company Solvang
- Service provides high-speed connectivity with 99.9% network availability
- Technology demonstrates proven performance in real-world maritime testing
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Viasat's maritime subsidiary Inmarsat has secured a fleet-wide connectivity agreement with Norwegian gas shipping company Solvang, representing a positive commercial win in the maritime sector. While financial terms remain undisclosed, this deal covers implementation across Solvang's entire fleet of 27 vessels, including six semi-refrigerated ethylene carriers, eight large gas carriers, and 13 very large gas carriers (with seven under construction).
The agreement showcases market validation for Inmarsat's NexusWave technology, which combines multiple network types (LEO, GEO, LTE, and L-band) into a bonded connection that delivers impressive performance metrics: maximum download speeds of
From a business perspective, this represents Viasat's continued execution in monetizing its Inmarsat acquisition through high-value maritime customers. The shipping industry increasingly relies on robust connectivity for operational efficiency, particularly for cloud-based applications and video conferencing capabilities that NexusWave enables. The positive customer testimonials regarding improved performance and reliability suggest potential for strong customer retention and possible upsell opportunities.
While this single contract is unlikely to materially impact Viasat's
Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, supports evolving crew and business requirements across Solvang’s advanced gas carrier fleet.
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Solvang to equip the company’s fleet with Inmarsat’s NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service to support the leading gas shipping company’s evolving crew and business connectivity requirements.
Solvang’s fleet, which includes six semi-refrigerated ethylene carriers, eight large gas carriers, and 13 very large gas carriers (including seven newbuilds), depends on reliable satellite connectivity. This connectivity is crucial for running cloud-based business applications and video conferencing, as well as ensuring that crew members can stay in touch with their family and friends. Inmarsat’s NexusWave will provide Solvang with high-speed, reliable service, along with unlimited data and global coverage, thereby supporting the Norway-based company’s evolving connectivity demands.
The fully managed NexusWave service combines LEO, GEO, LTE, and L-band network underlays in one bonded connection to achieve maximum download speeds of up to 340 megabits per second, maximum upload speeds of up to 80 Mbps, and network availability exceeding
Leveraging unique network bonding technology, NexusWave ensures managed performance levels regardless of the vessel’s location or requirements, with full transparency on the total cost of ownership.
Terje Skaar, Superintendent - Electro, Solvang ASA, commented: “In a rapidly evolving maritime industry, our operations are increasingly reliant on cloud-based solutions and video conferencing, while our seafarers expect a home-like Internet experience on board the ship. With NexusWave, our vessels will be seamlessly connected to high-speed Internet at all times – with no unexpected costs and a single point of contact for support and service.”
Evaluating NexusWave’s performance on board the Solvang very large gas carrier Clipper Explorer, the vessel Master reported: “I only have positive things to say about NexusWave. Since the service was installed, our online applications have been running smoothly, with higher connection speeds than ever, no downtime, and not a single issue reported by crew.”
“Initial feedback from vessels equipped with NexusWave vessels has been very positive,” said Christopher Hansen, Sales Manager, Inmarsat Maritime. “We have verified the service’s exceptional speed and reliability through rigorous real-world testing. Now, shipping operators are experiencing the benefits of seamless business communications and home-like connectivity for crew. We also see that ship owners appreciate the convenience and simplicity of partnering with a single, trusted provider at a time when shipping operations increasingly depend on the power of multiple networks.”
About Inmarsat Maritime
Inmarsat 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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