[By: AdSP MAS]

The Port of Venice is strengthening its position within international logistics networks and establishing itself as a key intermodal hub for the European automotive industry: Volkswagen has chosen the lagoon port to launch a major new vehicle handling operation that will start in October 2025 with the arrival of the first vessel to Vezzani Terminal. This decision opens up new markets for Venice and further consolidates a sector that has already seen strong growth in recent years.

Automotive traffic at the Port of Venice recorded double-digit growth over the past year, confirming the competitiveness of the port in this sector. Now, with the arrival of a global industry leader, this trend is not only reinforced but also systematized, laying the foundation for stable and long-term expansion.

The project will be managed by the Piedmont-based company Vezzani, which has been granted a 25-year concession by the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority (AdSP MAS) for the former SIRMA dock and its adjacent area in Porto Marghera. The site, previously disused, will undergo a complete redevelopment with an investment of over €5 million and will become a true intermodal hub dedicated to ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) vehicle traffic.

A Hub Connecting Venice to Europe and the World

The figures behind the initiative speak for themselves:

• Weekly trains to markets in Central and Eastern Europe;
• New maritime routes from the Far East, thanks to Venice’s integration into Volkswagen Group’s international logistics flows;
• Redevelopment of 27 hectares of disused industrial land, connected to a railway junction and repurposed for logistics operations, with positive employment and economic impacts on the region.

The project was approved quickly thanks to its inclusion in the Simplified Logistics Zone (ZLS) and the use of the One-Stop Administrative Desk, confirming Porto Marghera’s attractiveness for innovative, sustainable, high-value-added industrial investments.

AdSP Investments in Intermodality

The Port Authority has supported the growth of the automotive sector with strategic infrastructure investments worth over €60 million, aimed at:

• Increasing internal rail capacity and connections to the national rail network;
• Reducing road-rail traffic interference;
• Improving logistical accessibility to the port’s industrial and terminal areas.

Current projects include:

• A new rail bridge over the West Industrial Canal,
• The expansion of Via dell’Elettricità,
• Upgrades to the Via della Chimica junction, and
• Expansion of Venezia Marghera Scalo station, which will be capable of handling up to 40 trains per day, making the port a benchmark for intermodality in the Northern Adriatic.

In parallel, the development of the new Porto Marghera logistics platform is in an advanced phase. This key infrastructure will manage agri-food and containerized flows and is connected to over 65 km of internal rail network.

“The decision to go with the Venice port supports our ambitions in several ways. It is not only an important step to make vehicle logistics for the Volkswagen Group more flexible and resilient, but it is also a decisive lever to reduce cost and CO2 emissions at the same time”, stated Peter Hörndlein, Head of Vehicle Logistics, Volkswagen Group Logistics.

“Volkswagen’s decision is yet another demonstration of our ability to attract strategic investment. The Port of Venice is becoming a go-to location for global logistics and automotive players,” said Fulvio Lino Di Blasio, President of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority (AdSP MAS). “This isn’t just about new traffic flows, but about a development platform that firmly connects us to markets in the Far East and Central and Eastern Europe, strengthening our international positioning.”

“This project highlights the urgent need to respond to the increasing demand for space within the port for logistics activities. It is crucial to find new land areas to support the growth of a sector that has become a structural pillar for our port and the entire region. AdSP continues to invest in intermodality, sustainability, and regional attractiveness (also thanks to the ZLS) to provide concrete responses to operators’ needs and generate value for the entire Veneto system.”

[By: GLO Marine]

GLO Marine is pleased to announce it has been awarded Phase 2 of the FPSO Haewene Brim Marine Hydraulic System Upgrade by Bluewater, following the successful delivery of the project’s first phase.

This contract builds on the strong collaboration between GLO Marine and Bluewater. In Phase 1, GLO Marine delivered the full Feasibility and Engineering scope, including detailed technical analysis, prototype validation, and a complete set of engineering deliverables.

“From the outset, GLO Marine demonstrated a deep understanding of our asset’s complexity and the standards we expect. Their performance in Phase 1 gave us the confidence to entrust them with execution. We also recognized their strong capability as integrators—bringing together diverse disciplines under one roof—and a professional, structured approach to project management that aligns well with our expectations.” said Jamie Cumming, Marine Advisor at Bluewater Energy Services

Strategic Retrofit Supporting FPSO Life Extension
The hydraulic system upgrade is part of Bluewater’s broader asset life extension strategy for the Haewene Brim FPSO. It is designed to ensure at least ten more years of safe, reliable operation, with modular components and built-in diagnostics for easier maintenance and fault tracing.

Phase 2 covers Detailed Engineering, Manufacturing, Testing, Delivery, and Offshore Installation & Commissioning. GLO Marine has been appointed as the main integrator and project manager, with responsibility for complete execution. This integrated approach offers Bluewater single-point accountability and streamlined coordination across engineering disciplines, vendors, and stakeholders.

The scope includes the supply and integration of new hydraulic deck boxes, a PLC-controlled unit with HMI, solenoid cabinets, a new bridge console, and all class-approved documentation and procedures. System testing, FAT validation, software development, and offshore commissioning are also managed entirely by the GLO Marine team.

A Trusted Partner in Offshore Retrofit Delivery
This award reinforces GLO Marine’s growing reputation as a trusted partner for technically demanding retrofit and life extension projects in the offshore energy sector.

“When you’re working on aging infrastructure like FPSOs, problem-solving in real time and aligning with client constraints are critical. That’s what our teams are built to do,” said Alin Pohilca, Operations Director at GLO Marine. “We’re more than an execution partner—we work alongside clients to anticipate issues and deliver practical solutions.”

GLO Marine’s strength lies in managing diverse interfaces—from structure and hydraulics to control systems—under one coordinated delivery framework. This is especially valuable when working on live assets, where maintaining uptime is critical. Through close collaboration with Bluewater and its specialist teams, GLO Marine will ensure the upgrade is delivered safely, efficiently, and aligned with the long-term operational goals of the FPSO Haewene Brim.

[By: Babcock International Group]

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has reached a major milestone on the demonstrator programme to fully dismantle and recycle a UK decommissioned nuclear-powered submarine, with the first major cut made on the demonstrator submarine’s exterior.

Led by the Babcock team at the company’s facility in Rosyth, the fin, from the decommissioned submarine Swiftsure, was expertly removed and carefully lifted to the dock bottom, marking a poignant moment in the final stages of her lifecycle.

Working in close collaboration with the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE), contractor KDC Veolia Decommissioning Services UK Ltd and Rolls Royce, Swiftsure will be the first of the UK’s decommissioned submarines to be fully dismantled by the end of 2026, adopting a world-first methodology to disposal. An estimated 90% of Swiftsure’s total weight will be recycled, with some of the high-quality steel repurposed into components for future Royal Navy submarines.

As part of Babcock’s wider through-life support to the UK Royal Navy’s submarine fleet, the current work on Swiftsure lays the foundation for a proven, long-term and sustainable dismantling programme.

Harry Holt, Chief Executive of our Nuclear Sector, said: “Reaching this significant milestone sets a strong foundation for an enduring commitment that supports both national security and environmental responsibility and is testament to the dedication and expertise of our teams, as we look to provide a safe and secure solution to the dismantling of the UK’s decommissioned nuclear submarines.”

Sir Chris Gardner KBE, CEO of the Submarine Delivery Agency, said: “To see the fin of Swiftsure removed is a significant marker of progress in the Defence Nuclear Enterprise’s Submarine Dismantling Project. Our colleagues continue to work tirelessly alongside our industry partners in Rosyth to deliver a proven dismantling method using this demonstrator vessel. My thanks go to everyone involved in this ground- breaking work.”

Lorraine Russell, Senior Responsible Owner for the Submarine Disposals Programme, said: "The Project showcases our commitment to sustainable disposal practices. By recycling materials wherever possible, we're ensuring these vessels that served the nation so well continue to provide value even after decommissioning."

[By: A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S]

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in new energy innovative technologies, and APM Terminals, an independent division within A. P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), announced a strategic partnership to collaborate in the energy transition of the global logistics industry.

Grant Morrison, head of APM Terminals global asset category management and Akin Li, executive president of CATL overseas car business, signed a cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Guangtong Liu, head of procurement department at APM Terminals Shanghai, Rahul Aiah, head of procurement department at APM Terminals Mumbai, Feng Yu, senior director of CATL commercial solution center and Andy An, business director of CATL overseas commercial application.

“We’re happy to extend our strong partnership with CATL through this strategic agreement, which supports our aim to decarbonise terminal operations with battery-electric container handling equipment,” said Morrison.

“APM Terminals and CATL have been on a journey to accelerate the adoption of battery-electric container handling equipment through the Zero Emission Port Alliance and shared our initial learnings earlier this year. We expect the strategic partnership to further accelerate the development of industry-leading solutions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at terminals,” said Akin Li, executive president of CATL overseas car business. Combining CATL’s advanced energy technologies with APM Terminals’ global terminal network and supply chain expertise, this partnership aims to create industry-leading solutions for battery-electric container handling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry. CATL will provide high-performance batteries and system-level solutions for APM Terminals’ container handling equipment, such as electric terminal tractors, jointly promoting the electrification of the industry in line with the aim the parties also share via the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA). Co-founded by APM Terminals and other industry leaders, ZEPA, with members in all parts of the value chain, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of terminal operations globally.

Looking ahead, the scope of the cooperation between the two parties covers the full lifecycle of the batteries, from the development of advanced battery products to after-sales support and battery recycling. CATL will share best practices and optimisation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the battery lifecycle, supporting APM Terminals in achieving its Scope 3 decarbonisation aims and helping ports globally to accelerate their decarbonisation efforts.

APM Terminals operates more than 60 terminals globally, with several under development. Together with Maersk, the terminal operator has set an industry-leading ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. APM Terminals aims to reach this by deploying battery-electric equipment powered by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, while also reducing energy consumption through more efficient operations, shorter dwell times and energy-efficient buildings. With a shared vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the industry, APM Terminals and CATL intend to strengthen their collaboration in technology, market development and resource sharing, jointly promoting innovation in the logistics and terminal sector.

 

Japanese parliament has passed an amendment bill that will allow offshore wind projects in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The government initially introduced this legal reform in January 2024, with hopes of unlocking over 4 million square kilometers of Japanese EEZ for renewable energy development. Currently, Japan’s wind farms are installed in territorial and internal waters.

According to the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA), the country’s EEZ has the potential to support up to 552 GW of offshore wind capacity. Most of this power will come from deep-water floating turbines. 

Some of the key features of the bill include the designation of EEZ areas for offshore wind development. It mandates the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to establish a council to coordinate projects in consultation with relevant stakeholders. In addition, the bill provides for streamlined government-led environmental assessment procedures to safeguard biodiversity.

“This is great news. Congratulations to the Japanese government for making this possible. Scaling up floating wind is important for increasing Japan’s energy autonomy and resilience,” said Rebecca Williams, Deputy CEO at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

Japan has set a national target of installing 10GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, and 30-40 GW by 2040. However, due to factors such as inflation and depreciation of the yen, the business environment for offshore wind development has been greatly affected. This has seen companies such as Mitsubishi announce a review of their projects in Japan, significantly slowing the installation pace. Shell has also recently cut its team focused on Japan's offshore wind energy sector as the company scales back its low-carbon operations. 

These challenges have led the government to introduce legal reforms in the sector, in the hope of wooing developers. Besides the EEZ bill, there are reports that Japan is reconsidering a number of offshore wind regulations to reduce risks and cut the cost of projects. One key change is extending project durations to 40 years from the current 30 years. In addition, there is a proposal to relax cabotage laws to allow non-Japanese flagged ships to operate in offshore wind farm areas. 

Wind energy plays a key part in the government’s energy plan. Japan looks to phase out its use of coal. Work has begun on the country’s first large-scale offshore project while the government has established a goal is for 10 GW by 2030 and 45 GW by 2040 from offshore wind.
 

 

The Texas Port of Corpus Christi is moving to cement its leadership in energy exports highlighting the recent completion of a massive $625 million channel improvement project. The port says the project was three decades in the making, but that it positions it as the U.S. gears to increase hydrocarbon exports reinvigorated by President Donald Trump’s policies.

Corpus Christi highlights that the port is already a leading U.S. energy export gateway and a major economic engine of Texas and the nation. The Port of Corpus Christi is the third-largest port in the United States in total waterborne tonnage and the port authority reports it moves more than 2.4 million barrels per day of crude oil to points outside the U.S. The port is also the second-largest U.S. gateway for liquefied natural gas exports.

The Channel Improvement Project saw the deepening of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel from 47 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to 54 feet MLLW. It also involved the widening of the channel from 400 to 530 feet with additional barge shelves. The project was conceived 35 years ago and was implemented in four phases, with construction commencing in 2017.

Phase 1 involved digging the channel from the Gulf of Mexico to Harbor Island while Phase 2 entailed dredging from Harbor Island to the west of the La Quinta junction. For Phase 3, dredging works saw the channel extended from La Quinta to Chemical TB with the last phase entailing the deepening and widening of the channel from Chemical TB to Viola TB. Overall, the project improved approximately 11.9 miles of the channel.

About five million cubic yards of dredged material from the project went into restoring marshes in the Corpus Christi and Nueces bays. It also constructed a 2,000-foot breakwater—to tie into a currently planned 4,000-foot breakwater—in the Nueces Delta.

Being a capital-intensive undertaking, the project was funded through Corpus Christi's internal resources, federal budget allocated by Congress, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and private marine companies.

The newly expanded waterway is expected to facilitate safe, navigable commerce for larger vessels and two-way traffic, enabling more efficient transport of crude oil, LNG, and other commodities. By enabling the movement of larger vessels including very large crude carriers, exporters are projected to save in excess of $200 million in annual transportation costs. 

Completion of the project comes when Corpus Christi is recording steady growth in cargo throughput. During the first quarter of this year, the port recorded a five percent increase in throughput, moving 51.3 million tonnes of commodities. The increase was driven primarily by a surge in crude oil and LNG shipments. Crude oil shipments increased by 10.5 percent to 33.4 million tonnes while LNG volumes were up 12.3 percent to 4.3 million tons. Increases were also recorded in dry bulk and breakbulk commodities. In 2024, the port moved a record 206.5 million tonnes of cargo.

Houston a competing port to Corpus Christi located further northeast on the Gulf Coast also recently reported that it will be expanding its channel. In May its port commission reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released its FY25 work plan, which includes $33 million allocated to the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, known as Project 11. Dredging activities are proceeding for another segment of Houston’s channel due to be completed by late Q2 or early Q3 2025.

The expansion of the ports’ capabilities will play another key part in the plan to grow the U.S. industry. Work is also underway on new LNG terminals to increase U.S. exports.
 

South Africa’s Department of Transport has announced what is being called the first definitive steps toward executing the plan for establishing a national shipping line. The concept has been discussed for nearly a decade but the newly named in 2024 director of the department, Barbara Creecy, has now spelled out the steps to making the South African National Shipping Company (SASCO) a reality.

Like many countries, South Africa cites its near total dependence on foreign shipping companies for its imports and exports. The government is seeking to reverse what it calls negative growth in import and export trade which has persisted since the 1980s. It believes the lack of a national shipping carrier is a factor. The plan calls for reducing or ending dependence on foreign carriers and increasing South Africa’s maritime sovereignty.

Officials point out that South Africa is the only nation in the BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) that does not have a national shipping company. The closest the country had was Safmarine which was established at the end of World War II and ran till being sold to Maersk in 1999. Maersk ended the brand name and all ties to the South African flag in 2020.

South Africa is far from alone in expressing the desire to recreate its merchant marine. Countries in Asia have discussed similar efforts while the Australian government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has begun the process of restoring its national operations. Even the United States under Donald Trump is highlighting the need to rebuild its merchant marine.

South Africa’s Department of Transportation invited interested parties to submit proposals to join a steering committee that it will launch for the new national shipping company. Media reports are that the invite was sent internationally and includes some of the leading global shipping companies. The purpose of the committee will be to develop the business model. It will include members from the Department of Transportation, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and other relevant stakeholders.

The government published its Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy in 2017 and undertook enacting legislation in 2022. One of the pillars of the police calls for “establishing a national shipping carrier as a strategic pillar in the revival of the maritime transport industry.”

In prevision discussions on the formation of SASCO, the government has said it would look at both new construction and the acquisition of ships or companies. All the vessels will be flagged in South Africa. It has proposed focusing on four segments starting with containerships but also crude and chemical carriers, dry bulk carriers, and bunker barges.

The official notice for the formation of the steering committee was released on May 30. It gives 30 days for a response.
 

[By: Nor-Shipping]

Nor-Shipping, in partnership with YoungShip International, has crowned Alisha Fredriksson, CEO and Co-Founder of pioneering carbon capture company Seabound, winner of the Nor-Shipping 2025 Young Entrepreneur Award.

Fredriksson collected the accolade yesterday evening in Oslo, triumphing over a high quality shortlist featuring Kvasir Technologies’ CEO Joachim Bachmann Nielsen, Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder and CEO of Kaiko Systems, and Josephine Le, Founder of The Hood Platform.

Fredriksson now joins a prestigious list of former title holders, all of whom were under 40 at the time of winning, such as Cristina Aleixendri of bound4blue, Value Maritime’s Christiaan Nijst, Tor M. Østervold of ECOsubsea, Brim Explorer’s Espen Larsen-Hakkebo and Agnes Árnadóttir, Tuomas Riski of Norsepower, and Boyan Slat of The Ocean Cleanup.

Visionary impact
Sidsel Norvik, Director, Nor-Shipping, congratulated the Seabound CEO on her achievement, noting: “Alisha represents the very best of the next generation in ocean leadership—visionary, driven, and wholly committed to making a real-world impact. Her work at Seabound is not only innovative, but deeply aligned with the core Nor-Shipping 2025 theme of #Future-Proof. We’re incredibly proud to recognise her in Nor-Shipping’s 60th anniversary year.”

Erlend Holberg, Secretary General of YoungShip International, adds: “Alisha’s selection is a testament to the impact she’s already made, and the potential she has to shape a more sustainable and resilient maritime future. The calibre of candidates this year was outstanding, so for Alisha to stand out speak volumes about her achievements. She embodies the type of leadership we need more of - solutions-focused, inclusive, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.”

Rapid progress
Fredriksson has quickly achieved acclaim within the industry after co-founding Seabound in 2021 with the mission to tackle one of maritime’s most pressing decarbonisation challenges - exhaust emissions. Under her leadership, the climate tech company has rapidly developed and deployed onboard carbon capture systems, starting in 2023 with successful sea trials capturing up to 80% of CO? emissions on a 3,200 TEU container ship. In an innovative twist, Seabound has also demonstrated the viability of transforming vessel emissions into solid limestone for reuse. Fredriksson’s work has earned her spots on the Forbes 30 Under 30, MIT Innovators Under 35, and the Women In Change Awards lists.

Nor-Shipping 2025 is taking place now in Oslo and Lillestrøm, with a packed activity programme running through to 6 June. More than 50,000 global decision-makers are expected to participate, with around 1,000 exhibiting companies showcasing the very latest innovations, products and services in the maritime and ocean industries.

[By: Volvo Penta]

Initially developed for the marine commercial sector, this new Volvo Penta IPS electric range includes five drivelines, aimed to deliver enhanced efficiency, precision and flexibility while reinforcing Volvo Penta’s commitment to productivity, safety, and sustainability.

A New Chapter in Electric Marine Propulsion
The Volvo Penta IPS Electric (E) range is a powerful complement to the hybrid electric (H) solutions introduced earlier in 2024. Together, they offer customers a broad selection of 'fit-for-purpose' solutions tailored to diverse operational needs and duty cycles.

In this new, fully electric marine propulsion offer, the electric motor is directly coupled to the Volvo Penta IPS driveline and available in twin, triple, or quadruple configurations. This opens possibilities for a broader range of vessels to harness the core benefits of the Volvo Penta IPS system – such as Electronic Vessel Control (EVC), forward-facing propulsion, and outstanding maneuverability.

“We have built up strong expertise based on 20 years of efficient operation with more than 40,000 Volvo Penta IPS drivelines in operation, as well as recent successful market pilots in marine electrification,” says Anna Müller, President of Volvo Penta. “Our aim with this new range is to deliver a plug and play electric propulsion solution, keeping the uniqueness of our core competence, but also designed to scale together with 3^rd party integrators.”

A Leap in Efficiency
Among the most notable benefits of the Volvo Penta IPS solution is its forward-facing efficiency, which pulls the vessel through water, rather than pushing it. When paired with electric motors, this delivers a high-performance, zero-emissions solution for a wide range of operational profiles.

Further efficiency gains can be realized by the system’s responsive acceleration, tight turning radius, superior grip, and precision control. For operators, the result is more silent and smooth journeys with minimal environmental impact.

The all-new electric (E) propulsion range
Starting in Q4 2025, Volvo Penta will roll out the IPS900E (up to 515 kW), followed by models like the IPS650E (up to 374 kW). The aim is to electrify all five drivelines in the Volvo Penta IPS range, targeting power outputs from 220 kW to 1.1 MW per driveline – scaling up to 4.5 MW for quad installations.

The complete electric range will include full ‘helm-to-propeller’ functionality, maintaining the maneuverability and control that define the Volvo Penta IPS experience. This includes Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system, with premium features like Joystick Driving, Dynamic Positioning System, Autopilot, and Assisted Docking.

Operators will benefit from a fully integrated Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that enables seamless drive mode selection and system monitoring via the Energy Management System (EMS). Available modes include Pure Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Hybrid Fuel, enabling ease of operation and a seamless experience at the helm.

The Power of Plenty
Volvo Penta offers a full range of marine generator sets, both fixed and variable speed, serving as the primary energy source or battery-extending support.

These onboard gensets can deliver power on demand of the electric driveline as well as enable redundancy, balance running hours and prolong service intervals. If one generator is offline for maintenance, others seamlessly take over, enhancing reliability. This ‘power of plenty’ approach boosts productivity and maximizes uptime.

A Scalable Ecosystem
Volvo Penta aims to deliver scalable, standardized solutions for integration with a range of qualified 3^rd parties. The company will work with qualified partners to deliver a fully integrated electric solution combining the power of Volvo Penta IPS electric propulsion packages with the Energy Storage System (ESS), potential marine gensets, DC grid infrastructure and the Energy Management System (EMS).

Volvo Penta also has proven capabilities in-house. Through its subsidiary, ZEM, there is the ability to provide a complete hybrid or fully electric configuration, including electric propulsion, potential marine generator sets, the ESS, and EMS.

“We believe our new electric marine propulsion range will be a winning combination – uniting the efficiency of Volvo Penta IPS and qualified integrators’ expertise. We look forward to groundbreaking collaboration to bring this game-changing marine technology to life,” concludes Anna Müller.”

[By: Speedcast]

Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, announced today that the company has partnered with Antamedia, a provider of advanced on-premise and cloud-based network management solutions, to integrate its Enterprise WiFi Hotspot and Digital Guide Hospitality software in the latest release of Speedcast’s SIGMA™ intelligent network management platform. The integration supports new end-user features and functionalities now directly available in the latest SIGMA expansion – enabling enhanced staff, crew and guest connectivity, improvement of daily operations, and provision of access to essential services in remote environments.

Speedcast recently announced enhancements to SIGMA, including a new architecture, evolving the platform to address the modern-day challenges of visibility, control, compliance, and security required to manage distributed edge environments at scales not previously possible. The new architecture provides the backbone for the SIGMA marketplace, offering managed containerized or virtual machine deployments of applications that customers can leverage for their digital operations.

As an anchor application in Speedcast’s SIGMA marketplace, the integration of Antamedia’s Enterprise-grade WiFi Hotspot solution delivers added internet control, service access, payment features and a self-service portal that works across different environments. The fully managed solution can be deployed at scale for high-volume operations and relieves the remote site operator of any administrative burdens and monthly commitments, while Speedcast manages and provisions all aspects of individual usage and connectivity. The new SIGMA marketplace application augments Speedcast’s existing proprietary and third-party WiFi Hotspot management solutions, expanding the company’s suite of options under its Launch Internet service. Customers can select between platforms based on remote site needs, including scale of deployments, management, monitoring and analytics requirements, along with marketing-related capabilities. 

This deployment adds a managed internet access layer that gives offshore energy, maritime vessel and cruise and ferry operators, along with mining and construction camp managers, full control over how staff and guests use onsite connectivity. The system allows for the creation of varying internet plans, enforces data quotas and speed limits, and supports user identification through vouchers, PMS credentials, SMS verification, or other login methods. The software is cloud-managed and hosted as an application on Speedcast’s SIGMA platform, easily allowing centralized configuration and real-time monitoring across different locations.

“Today, reliable internet connectivity is essential, especially for our customers operating in remote locations,” said Dee Schwalb, Chief Product Officer at Speedcast. “Managing usage and providing connectivity for staff, contractors and guests is an increasing burden on IT. Partnering with Antamedia as one of our SIGMA anchor tenants was an obvious choice. Their technology serves as an enhancement to the portfolio of remote staff, guest and crew welfare solutions that we offer and meets a critical need for our customers. Now, with Antamedia integrated into our SIGMA platform, we’re helping our customers streamline operations and simplify processes, all within a single, unified solution that is deployable at scale for high-volume operations.”

Antamedia provides advanced on-premise and cloud-based network management solutions, complete with integrated tools for digital marketing, user billing, and secure access control. Trusted by more than 50,000 customers, including telecommunications providers, ISPs, hospitality brands, and government institutions, Antamedia’s product suite includes Enterprise WiFi Hotspot, CRM, Cloud Kiosk, Internet Café software, and the Digital Guide for Hospitality.

Speedcast will debut the enhanced, next-generation SIGMA platform at Nor-Shipping 2025, held June 2-6 in Oslo, Norway, beginning with a celebration event at the Speedcast stand #B05-33 on Tuesday, June 3 at 3:00 p.m. Speedcast technical and commercial experts will be on site, providing demonstrations of the platform. Additionally, Speedcast will be discussing how the upgraded architecture brings the power of edge intelligence to maritime operations during a session on Future-Proofing Your Fleet as part of the Digital Ship Forum at Nor-Shipping. The session takes place Wednesday, June 4 at 12:15 p.m. in the Thon Hotel Arena. 

[By: Foreship]

Ship design and engineering company Foreship has been working with Royal Caribbean on the $100 million amplification of Allure of the Seas, culminating in the recently completed drydock phase.

Foreship’s multi-disciplinary team worked in close coordination with Royal Caribbean from the planning phase in late 2023 onwards, with personnel in the yard on project management duties until the new-look ship’s redelivery in April 2025.

In between, Foreship has been providing the naval architecture, risk assessment, basic design work, piping and cabling engineering services, documentation for class and contractor coordination that turn owner amplification ambitions into ship-shape solutions.

Tasks have included designing a new steel structure in the forward part of the ship to accommodate additional cabins, and structural design to support new water slides.

Foreship has also taken care of work involving the installation of Ultimate Abyss - a 10-storey dry slide at the aft of the ship that is already featured on other Oasis-class ships. With a 100ft drop between decks 16 and 6, the exhilarating ride required new pillars under Boardwalk on Deck 6 to take the additional load.

In less visible work, Foreship has taken responsibility for modifying the piping, electrical cabling, and other systems that Allure of the Seas needs to support new attractions, including whirlpools and fountains and a remodeled pool deck.

“We have been working with Royal Caribbean for over a decade across multiple major assignments, including their newbuilding and refurbishment work and we are delighted to add the amplification of Allure of the Seas to our Royal Caribbean projects,” said Daniel Grönroos, Senior Project Manager, Foreship. “Our job is to provide the planning, design, engineering, and project management services to help Royal Caribbean deliver phenomenal holidays.”

The government of Spain has voted to extend an existing financial support program designed to encourage the country’s shipbuilding and repair industry. The Ministry of Industry reports it is a well-received program and helped the Spanish shipbuilding industry to build an order book that is the highest it has been in more than a decade.

The government provides a subsidy program to compensate the shipyards and others in the industry for the interest rate paid on loads during the construction and repair process. According to the Ministry, the program supports the industry by providing greater certainty and stability in the planning process for projects. 

The program is being extended to run through the end of 2029 with the government committing to provide a total of €559 million ($638 million) to encourage the construction and conversion of ships in the country's shipyards. The program provides up to one percent point in compensation to credit institutions to cover the difference between the interest rate applied to loans granted to shipowners, shipyards, and third parties, and the reference commercial interest rate.

According to the Ministry, the program provided €41.14 million ($47 million) in support to the industry in 2024. They believe this contributed to 2024 being an exceptional year for the Spanish shipyards. The industry registered 40 new contracts work over €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion).

“The government values the importance of the naval industry for our country and is committed to the diversification, modernization, and productivity of the Spanish naval ecosystem,” said the Ministry.

Among the companies that have benefitted from the program are two of Spain’s largest shipbuilders, PYMAR group which represents yards across northern Spain and Navantia. The Ministry reports the two yards have more than 100 initiatives underway and received grants worth €58 million ($66 million).

The Ministry highlights that Spain has a range of programs to support the development of the domestic shipbuilding industry. This includes the Fund to Support Productive Industrial Investment (FAIIP), the Active Financing program, the Naval Research, Development and Innovation Line (IDI), and aid to Innovative Business Groups (AEIs).

The industry closed 2024 with its orderbook at its highest level since 2011. The Ministry reports Spain’s private shipyards had 65 vessels under construction at the end of 2024. They report that this is generating more than 14 million working hours.

The Prosecutor General of Ukraine has filed papers in court seeking to hold a Russian sea captain responsible for oil pollution resulting from the loss of a vessel in the Kerch Strait in December 2024. It is the latest in a series of efforts launched by Ukraine attempting to prosecute mariners for their role in the incidents or for operating vessels transporting grain and other materials in the Russian-occupied regions.

According to the reports, Ukraine is charging the captain with spilling 1,500 tons of fuel as part of a larger oil leak from a tanker that it says was in Ukrainian waters. They did not specify the name of the tanker or the captain, but it relates to the two Russian river sea tankers lost in December 2024 in the Kerch Strait. Ukraine in the court papers is reportedly estimating the damages at $480 million.

“The suspect, contrary to the usual seafaring requirements, did not take into account the weather conditions in the waters of the Azov and Black Seas, as well as in the Kerch Strait, which led to the accident," the prosecutor charges. They said the vessel was transporting 4,000 tonnes of M-100 fuel from Volgograd to Kavkaz with the accusation the fuel was to be transferred to an ocean-going shadow fleet tanker.

The river sea tanker Volgoneft 212 sank in a wintertime storm in December 2024 transporting 4,300 tonnes of oil. A second tanker of the same operator, Volgoneft 239, ran aground around the same time in the area near the Kerch bridge.

Ukraine reported that oil was drifting ashore at various points in the Black Sea prompting a large-scale cleanup in the winter after the incident. Environmentalists warned it would be more difficult to clean up because of winter storms.

In the past, Ukraine has detained and sought to prosecute crews for entering the ports of occupied Crimea and transporting grain or other materials that it alleges were stolen from Ukraine. In the summer of 2024, they seized a cargo ship named Usko Mfu registered in Cameroon while it was sailing near the port of Reni on the Danube. The courts ordered the vessel seized and last fall Ukraine reported it was prosecuting the ship’s officers for entering Sevastopol. In April 2025, Ukraine reported seizing another cargo vessel they accursed of looting grain from Crimea.

In the current case, it is unclear if the prosecutor named a specific individual. Clearly, the captain would have been charged in absentia and it is unclear if they are also attempting to file charges against the owner of the Volgoneft tankers.
 

 
HMS Prince of Wales (R09) and its carrier support group (CSG) have transited the Bab el Mandeb and are now in the Indian Ocean, according to a press statement released by the UK’s Royal Navy. Having transited the Suez Canal on May 25, the CSG looks to have spent up to ten days operating in the Red Sea.

Operational security appears to have been maintained as the CSG slipped through the southern Red Sea, passing the strip of coastline from Ras Isa to Hodeida occupied by the Houthis, and where the threat from drones, missiles, and one-way boat bombs is greatest.

Houthi-controlled press and media reported neither the entry nor departure of the CSG through the zone where the militants have in the past mounted the bulk of their attacks on shipping. Nor has the Royal Navy provided an account of operational activity and tactics employed, mindful perhaps that they will likely be returning through the same waters on the return leg of their Indo-Pacific cruise later in the year.

 

Prince of Wales passing under the Al Salam Bridge crossing the Suez Canal (Royal Navy)

 

The Prince of Wales CSG is now being joined by the logistics support vessel RFA Tidespring (A136). The CSG’s air wing is also being supported by two RAF KC-2 Voyager tanker aircraft which have been seen on the ground and which have been active over the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea north of Socotra.

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) with Carrier Air Wing 2 embarked and its CSG remains deployed in the same sea area. The two CSGs will presumably will be operating in mutual support. Vinson has taken over the deployment in the region relieving USS Harry S. Truman which after several extensions to its deployment was permitted to depart in May. She made brief stops in the Mediterranean before reaching her home port in Norfolk, Virginia on June 1 after 251 days.

The Royal Navy announced in April that HMS Prince of Wales was departing leading an international Carrier Strike Group for an eight-month mission to the Indo-Pacific. Defence Secretary John Healey reported it would be the UK's biggest naval deployment of 2025. She has conducted exercises in the Mediterranean and now begins the journey eastward for the primary phase of her goodwill mission.
 

 

Italian firefighters were able to control a quick fire aboard the RoRo ferry Splendid operated by GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci ) on Tuesday, June 3, while the vessel was docked in Genoa. While it was reported to be a small fire, the crew was evacuated as a safety precaution.

The fire department reports it received the call before 2100 on June 3 from the 39,000 gross ton RoRo ferry docked in the port of Genoa. An operator had spotted smoke coming from one of the generators aboard the vessel. He reported the fire and began a manual shutdown of the generator.

The vessel which was built in 1994 is 214 meters (702 feet) in length with a capacity for 2,200 passengers and up to 1,000 vehicles.  The pictures show the stern doors open but the reports said there were no passengers aboard at the time of the fire. The crew was told to disembark while two shoreside fire teams and a fire boat responded.

 

 

The fire department reports the blaze was quickly extinguished and appeared contained to the exhaust system of the generator. They remained aboard the vessel to ensure the fire had not spread and later reported that there appeared not to be any structural damage to the vessel.

The ship was being held in Genoa pending further checks. It operates between Genoa and Tunis.
 

 

The activist group calling itself the Freedom Flotilla Coalition continues to make its way across the Mediterranean heading towards Gaza although it had a brief scare on Tuesday night. The group put out an urgent appeal for help after it detected a drone only to later retract it after it was confirmed to have been a surveillance drone from Greece.

The group of a dozen people aboard the sailboat Barcarole, which they are calling Madleen, includes Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, actor Liam Cunningham, and member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan. They have been using social media to post videos and pictures as they make their way across the Mediterranean. They showed them enjoying time in the sun on deck and singing protest songs.

Late Tuesday night the tone however briefly changed as they posted scared pictures after donning lifejackets. According to their reports, the boat was approximately 40 nautical miles outside of Greek waters when the incident occurred.

“We can clearly see a drone to our left. It’s gaining on us a little bit. Please share this alert.” they said in a panicked video. “Please share our location.”

They reported the drone was briefly overhead and then departed. They later confirmed it was a Heron surveillance drone from the Hellenic Coast Guard. Greece regularly patrols its region as it monitors movements especially because of the strong influx of small migrant boats in the region.

 

From Forensic Architecture:

Helenic Coast Guard Heron drone was seen active close to your location a couple of hours ago - ADSB hasn't updated assets location since 20:30 pm.
It did a similar trajectory the last couple of days. pic.twitter.com/RmsXNzSgOU

— ICBSG | ?????? ??????? ???? ?????? ?? ??? (@ICBSOFGAZA) June 3, 2025

 

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has accused Israel of attacking its first boat, a larger excursion vessel brought from Germany to make the trip. The group has reported it was struck by two projectiles while it was near Malta and disabled. The Maltese government confirmed a fire aboard the vessel. 

The group set off on Sunday, June 1, aboard the 18-meter (59-foot) sailing vessel. They have said it will take about a week to reach Gaza. Aboard they have a symbolic amount of relief supplies which they said include baby formula, flour, rice, diapers, sanitary products, water desalination kits, medical supplies, crutches, and children’s prosthetics.

The mission is about calling attention to the situation and symbolically breaching the Israeli-imposed blockade of Gaza. The boat, which is registered in the UK, is decorated with and defiantly flying the flag of Palestine.

Israeli officials have not said how they will deal with this specific incursion. Media reports are quoting the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Force saying the “IDF is prepared to operate on all fronts, including the maritime arena. We will act accordingly.”

The sailboat’s AIS signal shows that it is currently south of Crete moving at approximately 6 knots. They have not entered a destination on the AIS signal.

 

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the newly acquired icebreaker renamed Storis has departed on its maiden voyage from Pascagoula, Mississippi, presumably heading to the West Coast where she is due to be officially commissioned in August. The vessel was acquired from an Edison Chouest Offshore subsidiary, with the USCG reporting it was undergoing modifications to “enhance communications and self-defense capabilities.”

The icebreaker was acquired after a long lobbying effort with the USCG taking possession on December 20, 2024. She is being used as a stopgap to expand the capabilities of the USCG which currently depends on two aging polar icebreakers along with 21 domestic icebreakers and 16 ice-capable buoy tenders. USCG reports that Storis will expand the U.S. operational presence in the Arctic and support Coast Guard missions while the service awaits the delivery of the Polar Security Cutter class. The first of the newbuilds has been delayed multiple times with the current projected delivery in 2030.

The Coast Guard has told Congress that to fulfill its mission and meet operational needs in the polar regions, it requires a fleet of eight to nine polar icebreakers. President Donald Trump announced his intent to acquire at least 40 new icebreakers.

 

 

Built in 2012 by North American Shipbuilding Company in Larose, Louisiana and LaShip in Houma, Louisiana as Aiviq, the vessel was initially chartered by Royal Dutch Shell to support oil exploration and drilling in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska. She displaces approximately 15,000 tons and is a Polar Class 3-equivalent icebreaker with a length of approximately 360 feet (110 meters).

She spent long periods in lay-up or had been operating under charter before the latest effort for the USCG to acquire the ship. The USCG highlights the acquisition was made possible through the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 and fiscal year 2024 appropriations. It does not affect the ongoing procurement of polar security cutters and is not part of that program.

 

 

While the vessel is underway for the USCG, they report that the service will continue evaluating the cutter's condition and requirements to achieve full operational capability. Storis is currently commanded by Capt. Keith M. Ropella, who currently serves as chief of cutter forces at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington D.C., and previously commanded Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star from July 2022 to July 2024. The vessel is manned with a hybrid crew consisting of military cuttermen and civilian mariners.

Storis will be commissioned in August in Juneau, Alaska, which will eventually be the vessel’s permanent homeport. Until the necessary shore infrastructure improvements are completed in Juneau, Storis will be temporarily berthed in Seattle, Washington, with the Service's two other polar icebreakers.
 

 

The independent watchdog group Stimson Center and its site dedicated to monitoring North Korea, 38 North, are reporting that with remarkable speed the warship which suffered a catastrophic failure in its launch has been righted. The group analyzed commercial satellite imagery reporting the vessel appeared to be upright less than two weeks after it partially submerged when a planned sideways launch malfunctioned.

According to the analysts at 38 North, the helipad markings of the destroyer are now visible in the June 2 imagery meaning the vessel is once again upright. Images in late May showed the vessel tipped on its side with its bow still on land and the stern in the water. In another image from May 29, 38 North reports workers can be seen pulling tethers and they presumed barrage balloons were also being employed in the manual effort to right the vessel.

The current images show the vessel with its bow still on land and the stern in the water. Reports said that the supreme leader Kim Jong Un had ordered the immediate salvaging of the vessel to save face for the country and set an end-of-June deadline for the repairs.

 

Commercial satellite imagery shows that the Choe Hyun class destroyer at Chongjin has been returned to an upright position. https://t.co/vzjsinZoqI

— 38 North (@38NorthNK) June 3, 2025

 

38 North believes the bow of the vessel has been damaged and notes the shipyard lacks a large enough floating drydock to repair the ship. They speculate that with the bow remaining on shore, the yard will attempt repairs with the vessel in this position.

North Korean media outlet KCNA however reported the ship was only "scratched" on the starboard side, without any "bulge on the bottom of the ship." They asserted that there was only very limited flooding in a "rescue passage" at the stern.

 

North Korea’s latest naval destroyer has been significantly damaged prior to its launch. In a rare acknowledgment, North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported yesterday an incident occurred with a new destroyer in Chongjin, which was close to being launched. pic.twitter.com/0PfuqehYnF

— Open Source Centre (@osc_london) May 22, 2025

 

Kim called the launch failure "a criminal act" and said there would be "political accountability" for the disgrace to the country. The central media in North Korea later reported that three managers for the project - the workshop head and chief engineer at the yard, as well as a midlevel administrative official - had been arrested. 

The manager of the Chongjin Yard, Hong Kil Ho, was also summoned for questioning while Ri Hyong Son, a director in the Munitions Industry Department, was arrested. KCNA reported that Ri was "greatly responsible" for the accident.
 

The vehicle carrier Morning Midas was abandoned on Tuesday afternoon, June 3 in the mid-Pacific some 300 miles southwest of the remote Aleutian Islands after the crew was unable to control a fire aboard. The crew was rescued uninjured by a passing merchant ship while the U.S. Coast Guard Alaska was coordinating the effort.

The vessel, which is managed by London-based Zodiac Maritime, is reported to be carrying a total of 3,048 vehicles, with 70 being fully electric vehicles and 681 being partial hybrid electric vehicles. It was heading from China to Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. Lloyd’s is reporting the vessel is operating under charter to China’s SAIC Anji Logistics.

“Smoke was initially seen emanating from a deck carrying electric vehicles,” reported a spokesperson for Zodiac Maritime. “The crew immediately initiated emergency firefighting procedures using the vessel’s onboard fire suppression systems. However, despite their efforts, the situation could not be brought under control.”

In consultation with the United States Coast Guard, the 22 crew abandoned the vessel using its lifeboat. The Coast Guard reports three merchant ships were directed to the scene and that the containership Cosco Hellas (107,500 dwt – registered in Malta) rescued the crew. They are all reported to be in good condition. 

 

Morning Midas and the rescue ship Cosco Hellas (USCG photo)

 

The U.S. Coast Guard Alaska also diverted the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro to the area, directed the launch of a C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, and positioned an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew in Adak in the Aleutians. 

In the latest update from the U.S. Coast Guard on June 4, they are reporting the status of the fire is currently unknown, but smoke is emanating from the vessel. Morning Midas is estimated to have approximately 350 metric tons of gas fuel and 1,530 metric tons of very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) onboard. 

Morning Midas (12,250 dwt) is a Liberian-flagged Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), built in 2006 in China at Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry. The vessel was cited during a port state inspection in Bremerhaven in October 2024 for unspecified issues with fire safety and launching arrangements for rescue boats, but it did not result in a detention. A subsequent standard inspection in Portland, Oregon by the U.S. Coast Guard in January 2025 found no issues with the vessel.

Electric vehicles have been a constant concern for the shipping industry with numerous reports of car fires. The fires are more difficult to handle because of the batteries prompting insurers and the industry to issue specific warnings about the handling of EVs. They have been believed to be the source of several other fires aboard ships.
 

 

The global maritime industry faces a range of challenges highlighted by global trade uncertainties, geopolitical threats, and the always-evolving complex web of environmental and governmental regulations. These most recent challenges arrive as commercial shipping fleet owners are already navigating crippling labor shortages, aging fleets, and unrelenting demand driven by an 800% increase in e-commerce activity since 2010. Enterprise fishing fleets are dealing with their own set of challenges, including declining fish stocks, market volatility, and climate change.

Across all segments of the maritime industry, fleet owners and operators have embraced digitization to combat, manage, and overcome some of these challenges. With increased frequency, fleet owners have modernized operations and deployed a range of industry-specific and mission-critical digital applications that help to optimize operations, improve safety, ensure compliance with regulations, and offer a safe and positive working environment for crews.

However, the effectiveness of these applications and the ability of ship owners to reap the benefits of digitization are largely dependent on the presence of high-quality, robust connectivity.

Fleet owners have long relied on traditional satellite technology for safety and basic communications at sea. Geostationary (GEO) satellites, for example, have always provided consistent and reliable maritime connectivity. However, the limitations of traditional GEO satellite networks alone, including high latency and lack of coverage in polar regions, pose challenges for the evolving digitalization needs of commercial maritime industries.   

As merchant shipping and enterprise fishing owners continue to modernize operations, their connectivity needs have become more complex, pronounced, and critical. Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions have emerged to deliver globally available, consistent, high-speed coverage that meets the demands of a data-driven maritime landscape.

Intelsat’s Director of Maritime Products, Mike McNally, explains why LEO satellite networks are ideally suited for the maritime industry and why fleet owners should consider LEO solutions as they continue to digitize operations.

“LEO offers a range of benefits for merchant shipping and enterprise fishing operations  that can extend and amplify communications and information sharing capabilities during a voyage,” said McNally. “The proximity of LEO satellites to the Earth results in much lower latency and higher speeds that are ideal for applications like telemedicine, remote monitoring, video conferencing, or any emergency response situations where there can be no delays in the transmission of data.” 

LEO-powered solutions enable ship owners and operators  to improve voyage planning, routing, and monitoring of the performance of ships and the status of cargo in real time. Fishing crews can use LEO connectivity to enhance catch reporting processes, stream detailed weather updates, receive alerts, and communicate with ports, regulators, and suppliers. These are some of the additional ways LEO satellite networks can greatly benefit both commercial shipping and enterprise fishing fleets:

Modern Connectivity for Aging Vessels

The maritime industry has a problem with aging ships. Nearly half of all vessels are expected to be at least 21 years old by 2030. Aging ships are at a higher risk for mechanical breakdowns that result in costly repairs and revenue losses from downtime. They also pose greater safety and environmental risks, as they operate in a less fuel-efficient manner and can be more prone to accidents. LEO-powered satellite solutions offer fleet owners real-time visibility into the performance of vessels during voyages, transmitting reams of data collected from onboard sensors that can be analyzed to predict when maintenance might be needed. In this way, LEO solutions help ship owners identify and preemptively address a minor issue before it becomes a major one, keeping more ships in operation for longer periods of time.

Attracting the Next Generation of Connected Seafarers

Faced with an aging and dwindling workforce, merchant shipping and fishing fleet owners are desperately attempting to recruit the next generation of seafarers. These younger workers will not tolerate being cut off from their digital lives or disconnected from friends and family back home. Therefore, the success of any recruitment effort requires fleet owners to offer high-quality connectivity that enables access to personal connected devices, social media, live TV, and entertainment while on board. LEO networks provide the bandwidth and low latency necessary to deliver uninterrupted access to digital communications, no matter where in the world a ship makes its voyage, making maritime careers more appealing to a younger, tech-savvy, and connected generation.

Enhancing Safety and Security at Sea

Geopolitical hostility, terrorism and military activity, extreme weather events, and piracy are just a few of the safety and security concerns merchant  shipping and enterprise fishing fleet crews face at sea. On land, cybercriminals are hard at work attempting to steal sensitive information and wreak havoc at the ports. Whether navigating through piracy-prone waters or guarding against cyber intrusions, reliable LEO connectivity plays a pivotal role in protecting assets and lives. LEO satellite solutions allow fleet owners to more effectively monitor safety threats and respond with greater speed. By delivering always-on connectivity that allows for real-time threat monitoring and rapid response to emergencies, LEO solutions enhance crew safety and minimize revenue loss that can result from safety incursions.

Intelsat and OneWeb: A Unified Approach to Maritime Connectivity

As the maritime industry continues to digitize, Intelsat’s FlexMaritime LEO delivers the robust, ubiquitous, reliable connectivity fleet owners need to navigate an increasingly complex and competitive global maritime landscape.

FlexMaritime LEO combines the high speeds and low latency connectivity of Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO network with Intelsat’s managed services and support to deliver a complete and unparalleled maritime connectivity solution for maritime operations.

With Intelsat’s FlexMaritime LEO, ship operators gain access to robust network coverage, ultra-high-speed download connections of up to 100 Mbps, and upload speeds of up to 10 Mbps even in the busiest shipping zones. Ultra-low latency performance of ~70 milliseconds enables faster application response times for sensitive applications. As a managed service, FlexMaritime LEO is backed and supported by Intelsat's 60-plus years of experience providing satellite and connectivity solutions to ships at sea.

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