A global roro and vehicle carrier operator is preparing its vessels for real-time data transfers between ship and shore and to improve crew welfare
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is upgrading satellite communications on its fleet of oceangoing roro ships and vehicle carriers to enhance welfare services for its seafarers and to provide real-time data transfer and analytics for its clients and operations.
This latest ship refurbishment project will see hardware for connecting with low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for fast and low-latency communications installed on 41 ships, which is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
These installations are carried out by crew and are remotely managed, making the process both time-efficient and cost-effective. Antennas and associated hardware are shipped to ports, brought on board vessels and installed by the seafarers, before being tested and configured remotely, with no downtime.
“Our vessels must be digitally ready, not only to meet today’s requirements, but to stay ahead,” said Wallenius Wilhelmsen manager of marine operations and fleet connectivity, Adriana Briseno.
“With the new solution, we get a robust, redundant connection that improves the communications between our ships and shore. “This strengthens our operational capabilities and improves the working environment for the crew,” she said.
