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Hadley Shipping targets improved welfare, efficiency with satcoms upgrade
Hadley Shipping is upgrading satellite communications on its fleet to enhance operations and improve crew welfare
Under Anglo-Eastern’s technical management, Hadley Shipping is installing Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave bonded connectivity to improve cyber security, crew welfare and the efficiency of its fleet operations.
Hadley Shipping has selected the Viasat subsidiary’s multi-band satellite communications suite to meet future requirements for ship connectivity. The UK-based family controlled shipping company owns and manages three bulk carriers, four roro vessels, 2023-built, 1,728 TEU container ship Celandine and 2011-built product tanker Cepolis.
NexusWave combines high-speed connectivity, resilient bonded networks and seamless global coverage using geostationary orbit (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, coastal mobile phone networks and enterprise-grade cyber security.
“Unlimited data is a key benefit of Inmarsat’s NexusWave, but our decision to invest goes beyond just bandwidth,” said Hadley Shipping director of operations Sunit Das. “This upgrade supports our long-term goals for operational efficiency and crew well-being,” he said.
“With the built-in cyber security and our confidence in Inmarsat’s capabilities, NexusWave enables us to future-proof our fleet as maritime data and connectivity demands evolve.”
Anglo-Eastern will technically manage the rollout of NexusWave across its fleet. It advocates digital innovation at sea by implementing this multi-orbit connectivity across a range of vessels under its management.
Anglo-Eastern said NexusWave reinforces its mission to accelerate the digital transformation, boost cyber-resilience and provide seafarers with a reliable, home-like internet.
“With NexusWave, we are able to leverage secure, high-performance connectivity through a truly integrated multi-network approach,” said Anglo-Eastern chief information officer Torbjorn Dimblad. “This solution aligns with our vision of a digitally advanced fleet, and we are looking forward to the results of the ongoing trials as we continue to roll out NexusWave across our managed vessels.”
NexusWave uses Inmarsat’s Global Xpress GEO constellation for communications using the Ka-band and L-band of radio frequencies and Eutelsat OneWeb for LEO connectivity, along with long-range evolution networks such as 4G and 5G where available.
It was designed for scaleability and to support smarter vessel operations and enhanced crew welfare programmes.
“This collaboration with Anglo-Eastern and Hadley Shipping Group reflects our shared commitment to building smarter, safer, and more connected operations at sea,” said Inmarsat Maritime global vice president Gert Jan Panken.
“NexusWave is engineered to meet the complex challenges of modern maritime operations as [shipowners and managers] embrace the future of connectivity.”
Hadley Shipping’s satcom upgrade highlights the role of connectivity in digital operations and crew welfare. These themes feature in Session 3: THE CRITICAL VESSEL-PORT INTERFACE at the International Bulk Shipping Conference 2025. View the full programme here.
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