The deployment includes Marlink's installation of terminals, hardware, and software to connect with both geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, utilizing advanced technologies such as very small aperture terminals (VSAT) and flat-panel terminals linked to SpaceX’s Starlink LEO constellation.
This digital shift will provide Thoresen Shipping with critical ICT solutions, enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency. The company sees this transition as a key strategy for gaining a competitive edge, benefiting both fleet operations and customer service.
Marlink’s Sealink NextGen integration features software-defined application routing (SD-WAN) with its XChange network management tool, alongside cyber protection for endpoint detection. The SD-WAN functionality ensures reliable cloud application access and remote operations at sea, offering hybrid network solutions that guarantee high connectivity levels for business and crew applications.
Through this collaboration, Thoresen Shipping will enhance operational performance, improve customer support, and optimize crew communication. The upgrade is expected to improve the fleet's performance with more efficient remote access to shipboard systems, fostering collaborative workflows and stronger operational support.
Operating 24 fully owned Supramax and Ultramax bulk carriers, Thoresen Shipping offers services for clients with long-term contracts, period charters, and spot charters across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with offices in Dubai, London, and Singapore.
