Online training provider Tapiit Live live streamed a mass from the Philippines to seafarers on a vessel sailing from America.

Mobile connectivity provider KVH reports that it has reached an agreement with marine technical services company Kilo Marine to deliver the latter’s digital offering.

Inmarsat has switched on its most powerful satellite to date, GX5, providing additional capacity to Europe and the Middle East on the Fleet Xpress Ka-band high-speed broadband service designed for the maritime industry.

Castor Marine, a leading Global VSAT Network Operator, announced its acquisition of the activities of SeaVsat, a maritime satellite internet provider based in Lelystad, the Netherlands.

Inmarsat continues to ramp up its response to Covid-19, with additional initiatives to improve seafarer well being.

The single most important factor in shipping companies making investments into satellite communications between the ship and shore is crew welfare.

Marlink’ s new local Teleport, network infrastructure and support capabilities meet the latest pre-requirements to provide VSAT services for Petrobras-chartered vessels operating offshore Brazil, the company said.