Ships require greater levels of data and value-added services through VSAT and L-band companion satellite communications during the current coronavirus pandemic. A VSAT link alone is not sufficient for shipowners, operators and managers. They need an array of communications solutions and services to manage connectivity for operational requirements and crew welfare.
Reliable communication links are critical during this challenging time, which has seen the maritime sector impacted by travel restrictions, port closures, and mandatory quarantine periods.
With crew changeovers at a standstill and contracts extended for months, the demand for products that offer secure data and services over robust communication systems has increased tremendously.
IEC Telecom’s OneGate Marine device enables connected vessels to be operated as remote offices. By separating corporate and welfare environments, the vessel’s business-critical communications will keep functioning smoothly, regardless of the quantity of data consumed by crew.
OneGate can switch vessel communications seamlessly between VSAT, L-band and mobile phone networks (GSM) with least-cost routeing, maintaining…
