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SpeedCast Delivers Satellite Service to 50 Gearbulk Ships

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

February 3, 2015

SpeedCast International Limited has been awarded a multi-year communications contract from Gearbulk.

The new Ku-band satellite service will provide broadband connectivity on 50 cargo vessels across the world.
 
The SpeedCast satellite services will be used aboard 50 cargo vessels and several tankers to support Gearbulk's transition into the global broadband VSAT communications era. According to SpeedCast, the vessels will benefit from enhanced operational and crew welfare communications, all delivered in a financially controllable package by SpeedCast. With over 40 satellites within its network providing reliable and secure Ku-, C- and Ka-band capacity, SpeedCast's network delivers unparalleled global connectivity options.
 

 

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