London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, have unveiled a new initiative to drive innovation in maritime technology in the lead up to next year’s event. …
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Latest INMARSAT Maritime Safety Report advocates for data sharing to address preventable incidents
Despite a slight decrease in distress calls, persistent high figures highlight the need for a unified approach in data utilization. The 2024 edition of The Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime,…
Inmarsat Maritime Whitepaper recommends holistic approach to Cyber Security ahead of new IACS requirements
INMARSAT MARITIME WHITEPAPER RECOMMENDS HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CYBER SECURITY AHEAD OF NEW IACS REQUIREMENTS 25 June 2024 Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has launched a white paper urging maritime organisations to…
The 5G “mesh” technology aims to enable high-speed connectivity in challenging conditions, with trials planned to demonstrate range far beyond what was previously possible. 5 March 2024 Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat…
Non-profit marine conservation organisation Sea Shepherd Global depends on the reliability, speed, and global coverage of Inmarsat Fleet Xpress to report destructive and illegal fishing practices and ultimately effect positive change Founded in…
Crew fears over escalating piracy and war risk threats contribute to fall in seafarer happiness
The Mission to Seafarers’ Happiness Index shows another fall in seafarer happiness in Q4 2023, with concerns over workload, stagnated wages, social isolation and lack of respect LONDON, 30 January…
INMARSAT Maritime Safety team wins IMRF Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue
The award recognises the Inmarsat Maritime Safety team’s commitment to enhancing global search-and-rescue capabilities through a combination of advanced technology, training, and expert support. 19 October 2023 – Inmarsat Maritime, a…
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has announced the winners of this year’s IMRF Awards, which recognise all those involved in global maritime search and rescue (SAR) efforts. The IMRF…
Executive Crew Welfare Roundtable in Singapore yields wide range of solutions and priorities for seafarer welfare
Ahead of Day of the Seafarer, The Mission to Seafarers has published over 100 proposed solutions, ideas, and initiatives to enhance seafarer welfare globally London, UK – 23 June 2023: The…
Inmarsat Maritime’s Decarbonisation Toolkit presents framework for a successful transition to a greener future
The newly published report provides a practical blueprint for maritime decarbonisation Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, and a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has published its Decarbonisation Toolkit,…
By Steven Jones, founder of Seafarers Happiness Index I was honoured to be asked to speak at the Maritime Trends 2023 conference, excellently hosted by Marine Tours, and held in…
Sealift Incorporated counts on Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot to meet crew connectivity requirements
A commitment to crew welfare has seen the New York-based shipping company emerge as one of the leading users of Inmarsat’s dedicated seafarer internet solution. Established in 1975 in New…
SpaceX successfully launched Inmarsat’s latest I-6 F2 satellite last week from launch pad SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. 23 February 2023 Inmarsat, a world leader in…
New report demonstrates how maritime industry challenges are met most effectively through connectivity
The Network Effect report from Inmarsat and Thetius emphasises need for strategic thinking on connectivity in modern shipping operations, offers guidance on effective implementation 15 November 2022 A new report compiled…
Increasing data usage by shipping companies to be met with new Inmarsat Fleet Xpress portfolio
Modular product offerings to enable shipping companies to pay only for what they use, offering increased choice, flexibility, value, and best-in-class connectivity 17 October 2022 Shipping companies are more data-hungry…
Dedicated crew connectivity solution recognised for its contribution to seafarer welfare amid growing demand for onboard internet access 10th October 2022 Inmarsat’s Fleet Hotspot has won the Mission to Seafarers Innovation Award at the…
Uniwise Offshore signs up for Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure UTM to enhance cyber-security standards across its fleet
Comprehensive suite of network security tools helps Uniwise address the threat of cyber-attacks during offshore operations in Gulf of Thailand 27 September 2022 Uniwise Offshore, Thailand’s leading offshore support vessel…
The Future of Maritime Connectivity Lunch Session Join us for a thought-provoking debate on the state of play of the maritime connectivity market. This interactive session will explore how shipping companies’…
Global, mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat is lending its support to seafarer welfare by sponsoring a series of virtual wellness conferences run by maritime charity Sailors’ Society. The conferences have been…
Report points to generally positive relationship between seafarers and emerging maritime technologies but suggests more needs to be done to alter crew perceptions of digitalisation A new report published by…
Memorandum of Understanding sees Inmarsat and the Fameline group of companies express intent to explore further maritime and energy sector opportunities 20 June 2022 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has…
LONDON: 25 May, 2022: The organisers of London International Shipping Week are proud to announce that Inmarsat has signed up as Diamond Sponsor of next year’s event, LISW23. This announcement…
Unique onshore network, ships as range extending ‘Stepping-Stones’ tested for Inmarsat ORCHESTRA
Technical trials of innovative solution wrap up in Singapore, aiming to tackle developing maritime hotspot congestion Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has completed the first phases…
Inmarsat enables digitalisation, decarbonisation, and crew welfare for global shipping with ‘Fleet Xpress Enhanced’
Fleet Xpress, enhanced by Fleet Edge, brings together the best of Inmarsat connectivity solutions to help global shipping companies harness the full power of a connected maritime ecosystem 3 May 2022…
Inmarsat expands presence in expedition cruise segment with Fleet Xpress orders for three more Galápagos vessels
Vessels to benefit from high data speeds, reliable coverage, access to digital crew welfare applications when sailing the remote archipelago 26 April 2022 Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite…