Venn Telecom and maritime connectivity
There’s an obvious reason vessels at sea can’t be connected by cables. But constant movement isn’t the only challenge faced by those who do their work away from land. While many operators see expensive satellite maritime connectivity as the only option, the choices are actually more diverse – so let’s explore them with a look at Venn Telecom’s approach.
Connectivity challenges in the maritime industry
Maritime businesses vary hugely. It spans passenger lines, cargo shipping, near-shore infrastructure like port construction, and offshore assets like oil platforms, plus all the support services that keep them operational. But for all of them, time means money – maintaining profitability means keeping every asset efficiently in use, for as much of its lifetime as possible.
Today, those calculations are made using data – and there’s a lot of it. Fuel plans, vessel loadouts, schedules, and weather conditions all factor in – and maritime connectivity and bandwidth at sea has long been in limited supply. That’s changing, and a choice of technologies from Venn Telecom is the answer.
Optimized maritime connectivity for every use case
On the high seas, satellite is supreme. But in practice, most “offshore” assets are in sight of land: coastal vessels, wind farms, floating platforms are typically within 30-50 km of shore. Meaning 4G/LTE and even 5G are available, thanks to antennas that “see” a land-based cell tower and connect to its mobile coverage. Meaning better connectivity for passengers, crew, and applications.
Hybrid connectivity for operations
This makes the cost case better. Even ocean-going vessels can benefit from using cellular networks near shore swapping for LEO satellites while at sea. And using both together means diversity assurance: if one mode goes down there’s often another. Venn Telecom’s partnerships mean you can have all those connectivity options in a single router.
High-speed connectivity for crews
This leads to more than happier crews. Better onboard bandwidth brings floating assets into the digital age when in port, able to connect to high-volume data-driven applications for container logistics and loading queues. Which often means administrative tasks can be completed faster. Greater bandwidth means greater profit.
An integrated maritime connectivity solution
Multi-Network maritime connectivity
Mobile and satellite technologies can combine to offer offshore assets multiple connectivity options, allowing maritime operators to cut their costs to match the use case.
Peplink routers for maritime operations
Peplink routers integrate multiple technologies in one device, letting you use cellular or satellite depending on the availability of mobile networks and the cost/benefit ratio.
Extended mobile coverage along coastal routes
Directional antennas extend mobile coverage many kilometres out to sea, giving maritime operators the cost benefits of onshore cellphone networks on coastal routes.
Hardened connectivity devices for harsh marine environments
Weatherised and hardened device options mean the connection stays stable even in strong wind, cold waves, and abrasive salt. It’s hardware that matches your conditions.
Wireless broadband: a technical overview
Why choose Venn Telecom?
An experienced technology team
Our people know your business already. We’ve designed solutions for maritime organisations across many industries – with mobile coverage now an option even for vessels at sea.
Hybrid Connectivity: Blended hardware, software, and services
Partners like Peplink and Starlink mean our technology is best-of-breed – but the real value-add is in how we bring different services together for maximum choice and capacity.
Smooth and easy rollouts – worldwide
Expertise and equipment work hand-in-hand at Venn Telecom. Because maximum performance doesn’t stop at hardware choices: it’s in the details of positioning and testing.
A single source of service, 24/7
Deal with Venn Telecom, and the pain of multiple suppliers and contracts goes away. You’ll get a single point of contact, whether your solution uses mobile, satellite, or anything else.
Talk to the team: transform your fleet’s maritime connectivity
Operating effectively at sea means a tripe focus on safety, processes, and costs. Venn Telecom understands your challenges – with the maritime sector an expert area. The next step is a conversation. Talk to Venn Telecom today and let’s get you connected at sea.