A leading operator of roro ships is investing in a hybrid satellite communications network to implement its digitalisation strategy
Sallaum Lines is transitioning its fleet satellite communications towards a fully managed bonded connectivity service, adopting multiple digitalisation technologies that promise to enhance overall fleet efficiency.
The company is transferring connectivity of its roro cargo ships from Ku-bandvery small aperture terminal (VSAT) technology to a combined L-band and Ka-band service from geostationary orbiting (GEO) satellites in a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation.
This transition comes as Sallaum Lines said it is adopting additional technologies, including internet of things (IoT) cloud-based collaborative applications and advanced monitoring across its 14-vessel roro and vehicle-carrier fleet, which includes six newbuilds.
“This new partnership will … enable us to enhance our remote infrastructure and expand our onboard portfolio with solutions that meet both operational needs and crew welfare requirements,” said Sallaum Lines head of technical operations, Puneet Arora.
She noted that the company’s VSAT service will be provided by Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave. “NexusWave will provide us with fast and reliable connectivity without the worry of outages, latency or interruptions.”
According to Ms Arora, NexusWave will enable crew members to stay connected with their families and friends during rest and off-duty hours as well as to use the connectivity to access online tools for education and career development.
Sallaum Lines said it plans to deploy a fleetwide learning and skills development platform using the connectivity from Viasat subsidiaryInmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave.
