OceanVSAT™ from Stratos

OceanVSAT from Stratos, based on Intelsat’s Network Broadband Global Maritime Service, provides global, 24/7 always-on broadband connectivity (up to 512 kbps) to vessels and fleets.

The Power of Maritime Broadband
OceanVSAT is one of "The Power of Maritime Broadband" offerings from Stratos, a range of services driving new innovations in ship management. OceanVSAT from Stratos seamlessly integrates each vessel with their office network worldwide, empowering business applications that yield:

Cost savings in ship management
Enhanced competitive advantage
Improvements in recruitment and retention of seafarers

Benefits at a Glance

Cost-effective, always-on broadband access
Truly global broadband solution covering all oceans
Global Automatic Beam switching, which provides seamless C-Band coverage worldwide
Supports IP services for voice, data and Internet applications
Predictable cost structure due to fixed monthly pricing per vessel
Data rates per vessel from 128 kbps to 512 kbps
Guaranteed, engineered data throughput (CIRs) per vessel
Internet access and unlimited web browsing for improved crew morale
Supports integration of vessels with the office network
Supports applications for remote maintenance and monitoring
Network monitoring tools for real-time overview of onboard communication network status
Stratos worldwide 24/7 Customer Support

Technical Specifications
OceanVSAT from Stratos supports a vast array of IP services for maritime users including:

Voice with DID (Direct Inward Dialing) vessel number plan and Fax Group 3 capability
Multiple voice lines for simultaneous inbound and outbound calls, e.g. voice and fax
Remote access through a static public global IP address that remains the same wherever the ship sails
Global coverage through three Intelsat global beams (IS-605, IS-707 and IS-906)
Service predetermined for 2.4 meter stabilized C- Band antenna
Proven and state-of-the-art indoor communication equipment: SeaTel platform, iDirect 5100 modems, Cisco routers, uninterrupted power supplies

Applications

Application Type Specific Applications

Communications

VoIP, Fax (G3), e-mail, file sharing, web browsing, VPN connectivity, network integration between office and ship
Videoconferencing
Store and forward video

Fleet Management

Real-time information exchange for troubleshooting
Remote company intranet access
Remote video surveillance
Secure communications
Large file transfer

Vessel Management

Real-time troubleshooting, medical support, cargo information exchange, weather and ECDIS updates for optimal routing
Large file transfer
Vessel/engine telemetry

Crew Welfare