Q4 2025 saw seafarer wellbeing stabilise after a turbulent year, though the data points to persistent structural pressures shaping life at sea. LONDON, 28 January 2026 – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index…
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The upcoming entry into service of ViaSat-3 satellites together with new purpose-built VS60 maritime terminal are expected to deliver a significant capacity increase to NexusWave customers. Inmarsat Maritime, a ViaSat…
Don’t miss your chance to register | WorkBoat & Inmarsat seminar | December 3, New Orleans
We’re teaming up with WorkBoat on Day 1 of the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans to bring you a thought-provoking seminar.
We know that the wellbeing of your crew is crucial to the success of your operations, especially when they’re at sea for long periods of time.That’s why we designed NexusWave…
Digital technologies can help you streamline your operations, cut costs, and boost your profitability. But, to make the most of these benefits, you need a communications solution that enables office-like…
The agreement enables Hadley Shipping’s fleet under Anglo-Eastern’s technical management to upgrade to Inmarsat NexusWave. 20 August 2025 Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that Anglo-Eastern will upgrade Hadley Shipping…
The pace of digitalisation in the maritime industry is now moving at a rapid rate, driven by an ever-increasing demand for data. Stay ahead of the curve with NexusWave and…
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited to benefit from unparalleled speeds, unlimited data, and global coverage of NexusWave Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless…
Inmarsat NexusWave to support sustainable scallop harvesting for new Ava Ocean vessel
The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and crew welfare aboard the company’s new vessel.…
Inmarsat provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to help accelerate onboard digitalisation strategy
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to upgrade its fleet from Fleet Xpress (FX) service to Inmarsat’s NexusWave. This fleet-wide transition to…
Aging vessels push crew to the limit as Seafarers Happiness Index hits 10-year milestone
Q1 survey shows stabilisation of crew satisfaction, though problems persist such as maintenance backlogs on older ships which force difficult prioritisation decisions LONDON, 08 May 2025 – The Mission to Seafarers’ latest edition…
Sallaum Lines selects Inmarsat NexusWave to drive fleetwide digitalisation strategy
Agreement sees Sallaum Lines become an early adopter to transition to Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed bonded connectivity service from traditional VSAT solutions. 23 April 2025 Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has…
Caribe Tankers to trial Inmarsat NexusWave for connected certainty and enhanced crew welfare
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.…
Solvang commits to Inmarsat NexusWave fleetwide for crew and business connectivity
Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, supports evolving crew and business requirements across Solvang’s advanced gas carrier fleet. Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Solvang…
Inmarsat appoints Pulsar International as first NexusWave reseller partner in the Mediterranean
The maritime satellite integrator & service provider will help to bring the power of bonded multi-dimensional network technology to a wider ship-owning audience in the Mediterranean market. 25 February 2025…
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. …
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…
Inmarsat Maritime partners with Aramco to trial world-first over water 5G mesh network
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,…



