Vinnen trials bonded multi-orbit satcoms on container ships

Vinnen, which is the oldest shipping company in Bremen, will use NexusWave to address increasing internal data transfer volumes and demand among crew members for home-like internet experience on its container ships.

NexusWave uses the combined capacity of all available network underlays simultaneously to provide high-speed and reliable global connectivity with an average network availability of over 99.9%.

LEO satellites provide global coverage overlapping the GEO secure connectivity enabling Vinnen to have unlimited data to provide a wide range of applications to crew members, such as web browsing, streaming, gaming, video and voice calling, messaging and social media access.

Inmarsat, a Viasat subsidiary, said NexusWave eliminates unexpected charges and includes enterprise-grade cyber security and a care programme with 24/7 worldwide technical support.

Vinnen, founded in 1819 as E C Schramm & Co, owns nine feeder container vessels totalling around 40,000 TEU capacity, mostly in the 3,800–5,000 TEU wide-beam class. These are chartered under time charter agreements to major global liner companies such as Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd and COSCO.

Vinnen also provides ship and crew management services, operating vessels on behalf of external owners and via its affiliated company in Manila that handles crewing and cadets.

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