Singtel rolls out first marine-focused broadband service

It provides ship-to-shore internet connectivity.

Marking a new page in maritime communications, Singtel announced its completion of the first commercial installation of marine-focused, secure high-speed broadband service Fleet Express from Inmarsat.

The installation was completed on K Line Ship Management Singapore's 9,600-twenty foot equivalent unit capacity container ship Houston Bridge.
According to Singtel Satellite Head Lim Kian Soon, the vessel's efficiency will be increased with the high-speed broadband.

"The service’s high-speed broadband, which leverages our secure and reliable connectivity, allows maritime firms to introduce new business applications on-board their vessels that optimises and streamlines the management of their fleets,” Lim said.

For K Line Managing Director Shoji Fukuda, the service is for them to to apply big data analysis for operational efficiencies by monitoring engine performance and fleet management.

K Line will also be using the service to provide ship-to-shore internet connectivity to support crew welfare.

"We undertake the advantages of a high throughput service like Fleet Xpress to optimise business efficiency, achieve cost savings and provide stronger crew welfare," Fukuda said.

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