Maritime VSAT (MVSAT) is a high-speed, two-way IP broadband ship-to-shore satellite telecommunications service. With a high bandwidth speed of up to 4Mbps for C-Band and Ku-Band and 50mbps for HTS Ka-Band, it has the capability to provide basic satcom services like voice, fax, email, video conferencing and Maritime ICT solutions such as video surveillance, navigation, ECDIS Electronic Charts downloads etc.
MegaSatCom offers a wide range of MVSAT services from traditional C-Band to Ku-Band and now the HTS Ka-Band. We offer both regional to global coverages coupled with our shared or dedicated network that caters to your needs.
Here’s a quick summary of the MVSAT services and applications it can support:
C-Band
Ku-Band
Ka-Band
Antenna Size
1.5m-2.4m
0.6m-1.8m
0.6m-1.0m
Frequency
3-6 Ghz
11-14 GHz
17-19 GHz
Data Rate
Up to 4Mbps
Up to 4Mbps
Up to 50Mbps
Beam Coverage
Regional-Global
Coastal, near global
Global
Main Application
Traditional choice for large vessels
Emerging choice for small to medium vessels
High speed broadband for onboard applications
Shortcomings
Large antenna and weaker coverage at the edge vs Ku-Band
Smaller footprint but could be overlapped to be near global
More susceptible to rain fade
GEO-High Throughput Satellite (Fleet Xpress)
Global Network
Global Ka-Band Network designed for mobility and managed by Inmarsat
Deliver high performance up to 50mbps, consistent traffic across beams and satellites
Innovation
Dedicated and guaranteed performance globally even for a satellite dish as small as 60cm in diameter
Simpler & Quicker to Install
Fleet Xpress terminal are much simpler and quicker with their one-touch technologies to minimizing any stopover duration in the dock for your vessels
Fleet Express
Operational Efficiency Moves to the Next Level
Fleet Xpress takes maritime communications to the next level, delivering the high data speeds enabled by Inmarsat’s Global XpressKa-Band technology combined with the proven reliability of Inmarsat’s flagship FleetBroadband L-Band service.
Fleet Xpress is powering the maritime data revolution. Guaranteed global bandwidth ensures that ship owners and operators can improve business intelligence, enhance efficiency, performance and crew welfare, and in turn run their businesses more effectively.
Fleet Xpress offers a powerful combination of unique benefits to set a new standard in maritime communications.
Continuous Connectivity
Ultimate reliability through a dual satellite constellation using Ka-Band with L-Band back-up, ensuring seamless global mobility.
Guaranteed Performance
Service Level Agreements guarantee that the customer always gets what they pay for.
Controlled Costs
More accurate cost management with a wide selection of packages and one invoice.
Fully Managed Support
Standardized plug-and-play service with 24/7/365 management, monitoring and support globally, for simplicity and complete peace of mind.
Business Applications
A unique opportunity for enhanced operations by deploying value added services developed by third party application providers.
The Evolution of Fleet Xpress
The Inmarsat Service Enablement Platform will power a revolutionary new maritime applications ecosystem, taking Fleet Xpress beyond ordinary broadband communications.
It allows Inmarsat’s Certified Application Partners (CAPs) to develop and publish innovative, content-rich applications over the Fleet Xpress service, such as the real-time analysis of data, including engine monitoring, weather information and fuel consumption rates.
This new maritime ecosystem allows ship owners and managers to unlock the potential of the data revolution at sea and transform the way shipping operates. Applications can deliver real benefits in operational efficiency, safety and compliance, IT security and crew welfare.
MegaSatCom has the Indonesian Government POSTEL communications Landing licenses for Inmarsat satellite services.
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