Mobile telecoms body Inmarsat has enhanced its maritime cyber security service, Fleet Secure, with two new additions: intelligent endpoint security for onboard computers and a mobile training app for crew.

A packed audience of nearly 200 heard strong opinions as to whether or not the maritime industry is ready to embrace smart shipping at a parliamentary-style debate held on the opening day of the Seatrade Maritime Middle East event in Dubai on Monday.

A panel discussion at Seatrade Maritime Middle East led by IEC Telecom and Inmarsat addressed the critical role connectivity plays in the maritime industry.

It is not something you hear every day but Paul Stanley, ceo of GNS, actually wants to help customers by less of the company’s electronic charts and navigational data.

Inmarsat has launched a new Internet of Things (IoT) service developed in partnership with Danelec Marine which allows owners and managers to access and analyse realtime data from vessels more effectively.

Shipowners are set to spend an average of $2.5m on Internet of Things (IoT) solutions over the next three years based on the findings of a report commissioned by Inmarsat.

Maritime communications provider Globecomm is strengthening its presence in Greece and Cyprus with the appointment of a new representative J&E Papadopoulos.

Inmarsat's monopoly on satelllite provision of the mandatory Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) looks set to end with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approving Iridium to also provide the service subject to it passing...

Satellite communication antenna provider Intellian has opened up an office in Shanghai to be close to one of the world's largest shipbuilding markets.

Satellite communications equipment provider Cobham is growing its presence in the Japanese market and has installed its first Sailor 600 VSAT Ku antennas on two Japan Meteorological Agency vessels.