U.S. delivery firm Abroad Shipholding Group (OSG) introduced it should equip all vessels in its fleet with House X’s Starlink satellite tv for pc web service in a transfer that goals to reinforce onboard connectivity for seafarers.
Because the introduction to the market of Starlink’s International Maritime service earlier this 12 months, OSG’s IT division has labored to considerably full set up of Starlink gear on each vessel within the fleet of OSG and ATC, with full set up anticipated by 12 months finish,, the corporate stated.
Starlink’s constellation of low-level satellites present high-speed web service entry in distant and difficult environments, permitting seafarers to remain related with family members through video calls, entry streaming providers and social media, and attend to private issues whereas at sea.
Patrick O’Halloran, OSG’s Chief Operations Officer, stated, “Our crew recognized this as necessary, and we listened. The aim of the Starlink set up was to reinforce vessel communications and enhance our crew’s capability to attach with household and associates. Our seafarers are the best asset we possess, and we’re glad to assist them on this. Our funding within the Starlink know-how represents a significant step ahead in our business and highlights our dedication to enhancing the standard of life for our crewmembers whereas they’re at sea.”
“The implementation of this service will additional place OSG as a forward-thinking group within the maritime business,” O’Halloran continued. “Along with the advantages that Starlink offers to OSG’s crew, the supply of dependable, high-speed web entry whereas our ships are travelling throughout the globe will allow seafarers to raised handle their vessels and talk with shoreside workers.”
