Successful trial of Fleet Xpress
Together with Global Marine Networks and Network Innovations, Inmarsat has announced the successful trial and subsequent commercial order for Fleet Xpress in Antarctic waters.
It was installed on board the adventure cruise ship Ocean Nova to be tested in one of the most hostile environments on the planet.
“Our customers rely on us to provide cutting-edge satellite service. Fleet Xpress delivered on its promise of high-speed seamless mobile broadband service in one of the world’s most difficult areas for most satellite systems,” said Dr Luis Soltero, chief technology officer of Global Marine Networks.
“Antarctica requires low-horizon satellite views through heavy cloud cover and precipitation. Fleet Xpress successfully overcame these conditions,” he added.
Fleet Xpress delivers a globally available broadband service from a single network operator.
Network Innovations are one of Inmarsat’s resellers of the Fleet Xpress, during the trial it provided its expertise and support to Global Marine Networks and the crew of the Ocean Nova which used a Cobham SAILOR 100GX antenna.
“This trial marks another important milestone for the launch of Fleet Xpress. By testing Fleet Xpress in such harsh conditions we are pushing the boundaries of what we can offer,” said Ronald Spithout, president of Inmarsat Maritime.
He concluded: “Fleet Xpress is set to redefine maritime communications and will transform the way vessels are managed and optimised throughout the globe. We are thrilled that Nova Cruising Ltd have chosen to rely on and invest in Fleet Xpress with a commercial order for the rest of their fleet.”
By Alice Mason
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