• The revolutionary network launched by Inmarsat advances in connectivity, cloud-based solutions, predictive maintenance and fuel monitoring data.
• This will all boost passenger ship operations.
The article published in Riviera gives holistic views on the Unique ORCHESTRA launched by Inmarsat and how it turn out be a blessing for Cruise connectivity.
Booming Connectivity
Advances in connectivity will have a positive impact on cruise connectivity.
Inmarsat’s newly announced service Orchestra will have many benefits. Inmarsat senior vice president, safety and security Peter Broadhurst tells PST, “In a traditional orchestra, the output is more than the sum of the individual components, which is what we are doing here.”
Inmarsat’s Orchestra offering includes adding a layer of 5G terrestrial hotspots and LEO satellites. It will continue its current roll out of satellites, with six more launches planned up to 2024 and is also expanding its L-band network.
Broadhurst views
Peter Broadhurst give a detailed information about the upcoming LEO Satellite and 5G terrestrial hotspots.
Explaining the principle behind the layer of hotspots, he says, “When cruise ships come together, the demand is huge. This is usually in ports and in significant places of interest. If we set up our own services on the shoreside in these places, we can take ourselves off satellite and meet the expectations ourselves from our shoreside facility. The cruise industry doesn’t have to worry, and we can just deliver.”
All the 5G terrestrial hotspots will have been launched by the end of 2023 and in 2024 Inmarsat will launch its first LEO satellite.
The Enlargement
Inmarsat has expanded its presence in the expedition cruise sector, with three Galapagos vessels contracts recently signed for its Fleet Xpress service. The broadband service will meet guest connectivity needs for Quasar Expeditions’luxury yachts Grace and Evolution and the Kleintours’ cruise ship Galapagos Legend, following two contracts signed with owners by Inmarsat partner Comsatel.
Mr Broadhurst comments, “Our unique selling point is we are truly global and expedition cruise ships want to go off the beaten track. If they use us, they have global connectivity.
“Our partner Comsatel in Galapagos has a managed connectivity, which allows them to control when their passengers can use the service. This is a natural arrangement for expedition cruise ships.”
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Source: Riviera
