Rotterdam-based gas-shipping company Anthony Veder has renewed its connectivity agreement with satcom provider Inmarsat
The contract applies across Anthony Veder’s tanker fleet and concludes a successful trial where Anthony Veder used the upgraded-bandwidth Fleet Xpress plan to run a data-intensive video-conferencing platform in a busy shipping lane.
Inmarsat increased its Fleet Xpress bandwidth allowance in line with changing business requirements. As well as supporting Anthony Veder’s increasing use of enterprise applications, the high-bandwidth package will allow the company to adopt and deploy advanced digital services as its requirements evolve.
Crew will benefit from more reliable access to communication services, with data allowances managed by Anthony Veder’s inhouse IT department.
Also included in the renewed Fleet Xpress contract is Inmarsat’s Fleet Care service package, which provides global, round-the-clock maintenance, repair and support for all onboard antennas and communication equipment, which were upgraded as part of the agreement.
Inmarsat said monthly average network usage for maritime business operations was 32% higher as of June 2022 when compared with 2021, with network usage for crew connectivity up almost 50%. These reflect growing industry trends as business and crew continue to use more data on board commercial vessels.
Anthony Veder chief information officer Benne Engelen commented, “With a roadmap for innovation that looks ahead five to 10 years and beyond, safe and reliable connectivity is imperative for Anthony Veder.”
“We are continuously looking for ways to conquer the physical distance between our ships and shore-based operations, and to optimise collaboration by deploying the same tools on land and at sea. I am happy we can continue to rely on the coverage and stability of Inmarsat’s leading global network, its continuous technology improvement and its global support offer to achieve our development aims.”
