FleetBroadband

Sailing in style with broadband communication on board

FleetBroadband, brings a new dimension to maritime communication, offering a genuine broadband internet protocol (IP) data capability, backed by the power of the Inmarsat-4 (I-4) satellites. With FleetBroadband, maritime users have simultaneous access to voice and high-speed data, along with email, fax and text messaging.

Typical FleetBroadband users

  • Merchant
  • Fisheries
  • Leisure Yachting

FleetBroadband terminals

FleetBroadband equipment was designed with straightforward installation and integration in mind. There are low gain and high gain radome covered antenna types available form different manufacturers (Thrane & Thrane, JRC, Furuno, etc…).
Underneath, the radomes are high-quality directional, stabilized EIRP (effective isotropic radiated power) antennas. Below deck, the compact FleetBroadband main unit is compatible with all major communications systems and ports, including RJ-11, RJ- 45 and ISDN RJ-45 for easy connection of external equipment. (PC, fax, phone, …)

Three types of terminal are available, with different performance capabilities and size depending on the customers requirements.

  • Sailor 150
  • Sailor 250
  • Sailor 500

FleetBroadband service

Based on 3G standards, FleetBroadband provides constant, simultaneous access to voice and high-speed data services, on a global basis.
Sea chart information, online weather data, route planning e-mail and voice calls can now all be undertaken at the same time, highly increasing information and communication efficiency on board.

FleetBroadband features

  • Standard IP
    Up to 432kbps over a shared channel, for email, internet and intranet access.
  • Streaming IP
    Guaranteed data rates on demand up to 256kbps.
  • Voice
    Make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications.
  • ISDN
    Supports ISDN at 64kbps for legacy applications.
  • SMS text
    Send and receive text messages.