Crew feel less isolated knowing they have an always-available link with home.

With MegaSatCom communications crews can call home or access broadband internet to send emails, share photos and access social networks without interrupting operational communications.

Vessel operators have the flexibility to offer crew pre-paid options or open access to the internet, depending on company policy. FleetPhone provides an alternative, easy-to-install fixed satellite phone option for voice access anywhere on board.

• MegaSatCom broadband offers flexible crew solutions that enhance your recruitment package
• All Inmarsat services provide excellent voice quality, which means loved-ones can be heard loud and clear even when they are thousands of miles away
• Flexible pre-paid card options reduce crew welfare administration
• Flexible pricing options and value-added services allow you to fix costs and ensure predictable monthly spend
• Our global coverage, 99.9% network availability mean crews can call home or access the internet at any time, from any location.

MegaSatCom is the only satellite operator that meets GMDSS requirements. Ships using Inmarsat safety services put their trust in our network, with its availability record of 99.9%, seamless deep sea coverage and reliability in even the worst weather conditions.

At the touch of a button, GMDSS-compliant vessels are able to send an alert – which is automatically given priority access – to a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) on shore, as well as shipping vessels in the immediate vicinity, using Inmarsat C or Fleet 77.

• Inmarsat delivers global deep-sea coverage
• Our service offers unrivalled 99.9 per cent end-to-end availability
• One touch of a button or dialling ‘505’ puts you in direct contact with rescue authorities
• Inmarsat’s clear satellite links are dependable and unaffected by bad weather

• A voice distress service alarm panel provides priority call access to an MRCC – interrupting all non-emergency calls, both ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship – when the red alarm button on the panel is pressed.
• 505 Emergency Calling is standard, allowing the caller to contact an MRCC free of charge simply by dialing ‘505’.

• In a medical emergency, vessel medics can contact experts on shore via telephone, email and fax to help diagnose the problem and decide on the best course of action for the patient.
• Telemedicine solutions developed by MegaSatCom partners, onshore medics can remotely diagnose patients on board by viewing live video footage and accessing their medical records online.

On land, ship management companies can track their assets and monitor equipment remotely, alerting on-shore experts to any problems and using our services to help prevent situations where defective machinery causes delays or wastes money.

With the growth of IT network systems, both on shore and on board, the power and flexibility of MegaSatCom maritime broadband services are invaluable. With simultaneous voice and broadband data, a choice of data services, and simple installation and maintenance, masters and ship managers can manage onboard activities efficiently and effectively.

Access to real-time weather reports and ECDIS online charts allows masters to avoid bad weather that might add to journey times and plan the most fuel-efficient route. They can also view updated schedules and be warned immediately of any delays at the port ahead, which allows them to slow down and save fuel.

Mechanical faults can be dealt with quickly. Information and photographs can be sent to shore-based engineers by phone, email or SMS, so they can diagnose the problem remotely and advise on whether repairs can wait, preventing an unscheduled return to port.

MegaSatCom’s range of pricing packages cater for all communications requirements and budgets. Also, value-added solutions and applications from our partners can help optimize usage and ensure that communications spend remains within budget.

• An always-available voice and IP data service that keeps you connected with shore and your HQ network, whatever the weather
• Access to real-time weather and chart updates to plan the most fuel-efficient routes
• Shore-based staff can diagnose engine faults and IT problems remotely, ensuring the ship runs smoothly and remains on schedule and that delays are avoided in port
• Complete purchase requisitions prior to arriving in port, so that supplies are waiting on shore and delays avoided
• Global reach means our broadband services are accessible everywhere, except the poles
• Rugged, compact and easy to install FleetBroadband terminals that can be seamlessly integrated with shore-based networks.