Auerbach deploys high-speed connectivity for heavy-lift ships

Auerbach has selected high-speed satellite communications to be installed on its newbuild heavy-lift ships being constructed by China’s Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme.

Viasat subsidiary Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave will be deployed on these multipurpose vessels to combine connectivity across geostationary orbit (GEO) and low-Earth orbiting (LEO) satellite constellations.

This provides high-speed connectivity with unlimited data and global coverage, through a fully managed bonded service designed to provide seamless communications.

“Our ongoing fleet renewal programme reflects a commitment to leading the modernisation of the project cargo sector by building, owning and operating cutting-edge, eco-friendly multipurpose vessels," said Auerbach technical director Jan Boldt.

"NexusWave will support the vessels’ efficient operations and regulatory compliance, as well as satisfying customer and crew requirements, with unlimited high-speed connectivity from a single, fully managed source.”