Pacific Basin Enhances Fleet Operations and Crew Welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, one of the world’s leading dry bulk carrier owners, to install NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service on board an initial five ships.

Hong Kong-based Pacific Basin is prioritising enhancements to both crew and business communications aboard its growing fleet of geared Handysize and Supramax bulk carriers, as part of a connectivity and digitalisation strategy that also supports fuel efficiency and emissions reporting.

Through its unique network bonding technology, NexusWave ensures crew and business applications are always connected with the solution dynamically adjusting traffic routing to maintain a seamless experience. Pacific Basin will leverage the unparalleled speeds, unlimited data, and global coverage of NexusWave to enable uninterrupted ship–shore audio and video conferencing while providing seafarers with a consistent, home-like Internet connection.

With unlimited data and the upcoming integration of the ViaSat-3 network, NexusWave provides confidence in enabling Pacific Basin’s ambitious digitalisation strategy well into the future, supported by cost certainty. 

Samar Das, Head of Technical Procurement, Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Ltd, commented: “We are excited to be among the first operators in dry bulk shipping to equip our ships with Inmarsat NexusWave. Our seafarers’ wellbeing is a top priority, and this service will optimise communications channels to secure the fastest available connection to their loved ones ashore. The capabilities of NexusWave also align closely with our expanding use of digital applications across our fleet for better decision-making and efficiencies.”

Recent real-world tests saw the fully managed service achieve download speeds of up to 330–340 megabits per second and upload speeds of up to 70–80 Mbps, while network availability on vessels exceeded 99.9%.

Justin Yi, Regional Director APAC Sales, Inmarsat Maritime, said: “Pacific Basin is a global force in dry bulk shipping and their commitment to NexusWave underscores their forward-thinking approach. By enhancing both crew and business communications, they are ultimately transforming their vessels into floating homes and offices. With NexusWave, operators like Pacific Basin can enjoy complete connected confidence, enabled by high speeds and availability, unlimited data, global coverage, and robust enterprise-grade security – all from a single, trusted maritime connectivity provider.”

About Inmarsat Maritime

Inmarsat is a Viasat company and continues to power the digitalisation of the maritime industry. With over 40 years of experience, Inmarsat Maritime offers reliable and innovative solutions that enable ship owners and operators to stay connected, navigate safely, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure crew welfare.

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives anywhere they are - on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads and YouTube.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the future roll-out of NexusWave and plans to incorporate the ViaSat-3 Ka-band network. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to access third-party capacity and services; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; capacity constraints in our business in the lead-up to the launch of services on our satellites; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; and other factors affecting the maritime sector.  In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.