SpeedCast has been awarded a multi-year communications deal by international shipping company, Vroon.
This announcement follows SpeedCast’s recent acquisitions of Hermes Datacomms and Geolink Satellite Services, as well as select NewSat assets.
The new Ku-band satellite service will facilitate high-performance broadband connectivity aboard Vroon’s subsea support vessels (10-25 passengers), walk-to-work vessels (with up to 60 passengers) and wind turbine installation/maintenance vessels (up to 110 passengers).
“With an ever-increasing demand for Internet services from our clients, we selected SpeedCast to deliver these services in order to fulfil our clients’ current and future needs,” said Rob Frenks , Vroon Group ICT Manager.
According to SpeedCast, its solution will provide seamless connectivity, enabling high-speed Internet access and voice services for the “hotel experience” vessels. The always-on 24×7 broadband communications platform will support a wide range of services, including Internet, voice and video streaming, with real-time connectivity at sea.
“With our global infrastructure and innovative technology we can deliver a solution that will meet Vroon’s needs today, and for many years to come,” said Piers Cunningham , VP of Maritime Services, SpeedCast. “Looking forward, by delivering our satellite communications solution, we can help Vroon to deliver a future-proof and scalable Internet service that will meet the needs of their clients today and in the future.”