A.P. Moller-Maersk is embarking on a collaboration with Starlink, a pioneering satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX. Maersk’s more than 330 own operated container vessels will have Starlink installed, enabling high-speed internet with speeds over 200 Mbps.
The service is a leap forward in terms of internet speed and latency, which will bring significant benefits in terms of both crew welfare and business impact.
The agreement comes after a successful pilot phase where crew members on more than thirty Maersk vessels have had the opportunity to test the Starlink technology – resulting in very positive feedback.
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Staying connected and remote support
‘The highspeed connectivity will enable our seagoing colleagues to stay connected with their loved ones while at sea. It will also propel the expansion of seamless cloud solutions, enabling our vision to digitalise our vessel operations,’ says Leonardo Sonzio, head of fleet management and technology at A.P. Moller-Maersk.
Besides obvious benefits from highspeed internet resulting in seamless streaming and high definition videocalls for crew members, high-speed, low latency internet will also facilitate cost saving measures by moving business critical applications into the cloud and by strengthening remote support and inspections of the vessels.
Starlink provides reliable and high-speed internet across the globe with its state-of-the-art satellite network. Its vision is to create a globally connected world where opportunities are not limited by geography – making it a great fit to solve the challenges of staying connected on the high seas of the world.
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