De Boer Marine upgrades satcoms for flexible connectivity

De Boer Marine has expanded its collaboration with satellite constellation owner SES to deploy FlexMaritime services across global maritime markets to enhance operations and vessel connectivity.

Under a multi-year agreement, SES FlexMaritime will provide De Boer Marine with high-speed, global, multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support its maritime operators.

De Boer Marine provides communications services and installation, integration and management of satellite systems on vessel fleets.

Its operator clients have raised their demands for dependable, reliable connectivity that supports critical vessel operations and facilitates deployment of digital and data-driven services on ships.

SES FlexMaritime, which combines communications over SES geostationary orbiting satellites and the O3b constellation of medium Earth orbiting satellites, could enable real-time vessel monitoring, route optimisation, remote maintenance support and enhanced crew welfare.

“Our collaboration with SES strengthens our ability to deliver reliable, flexible connectivity services to our maritime customers,” said De Boer Marine vice president for business development, Johannes Oost.

“It provides a strong foundation for expanding our multi-orbit capabilities, enabling us to meet evolving market demands and exceed rising customer expectations.”