FleetBroadband is the latest-generation marine communication service in the UAE, offering global satellite internet, telephony, SMS, and ISDN network for ocean-going vessels. FleetBroadband uses portable domed terminal antennas for communication.
Cost-Effective Solution for Communication
FleetBroadband is a cost-effective method of providing simultaneous voice and high-speed data connectivity. The antennas and related controls are used to connect phones and laptops from a ship to anywhere around the world. These antennas are aligned with three geosynchronous satellites, enabling them to connect even on land.
Working of FleetBroadband
FleetBroadband operates on the BGAN network using 3G standards. BGAN stands for Broadband Global Area Network, and its terminals are the size of a laptop, connecting to the internet via satellite. There are about 18 kinds of BGAN terminals, with Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi used for connecting terminals and computers.
Seamless Internet Connectivity at Sea
FleetBroadband utilizes Inmarsat’s I-4 satellite constellation to provide seamless internet broadband connections for ships. Sailors can check emails, surf the web, and run operation systems using this system. FleetBroadband has become an essential and cost-effective tool for daily communication and administrative purposes.
The Role of L Band in FleetBroadband
FleetBroadband operates on the L-band, which refers to the frequency range between 1-2GHz. The L-band is used in radar, GPS, radio, telecommunications, and aircraft surveillance. Its reliability provides an unlimited backup to the high-speed Fleet Xpress service, ensuring seamless global mobility.
How FleetBroadband Helps Mariners
FleetBroadband enables communication between crew members on board and their families on land, providing internet access just like onshore. Mariners can stay in social contact even when they are at sea. Moreover, FleetBroadband allows ships to identify the most fuel-efficient routes and diagnose mechanical faults through video links.
Enhancing Maritime Safety
FleetBroadband provides safety services for non-SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) ships. Non-SOLAS vessels are those that do not meet SOLAS requirements. In case of an emergency, mariners can press a distress button or dial 505, notifying the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre to initiate rescue operations.
Advantages of FleetBroadband
Maritronics lists a few key advantages of having FleetBroadband on board:
High-quality and high-speed performance with guaranteed rates for live applications like video conferencing and database synchronization.
Up to 9 simultaneous telephone calls with Inmarsat Multivoice service.
Simultaneous voice and data communication.
Global coverage (apart from poles).
Competitive telecommunications costs with both prepay and post-paid options.
SMS texting to and from other FleetBroadband terminals and land-based cellular networks.
Enhanced security features for telecommunications, including voicemail, caller identification, barring, and call forwarding.
Compact, reliable, and flexible equipment with easy installation and network integration.
Compatibility with crew welfare applications.
FleetBroadband Specifications
Standard IP for email, internet, and intranet access via a secure VPN connection, at speeds up to 432 kbps over a shared channel.
Telephonic features like call identification, call waiting, forwarding, barring, holding, and voicemail are available.
Group 3 fax is supported via the voice channel (3.2 kHz audio), and Group 4 fax is supported via the ISDN channel.
SMS feature allowing the sending and receiving of 160-character text messages.
To learn more about FleetBroadband and the equipment it provides, contact Maritronics. Talk to the experts and understand the possibilities of onboard internet using FleetBroadband.
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