Maersk signs deal with Starlink for ocean fleet

Maersk’s more than 330 own operated container vessels will have Starlink installed, enabling high-speed internet with speeds over 200 Mbps. The agreement comes after a successful pilot phase where crew members on more than 30 Maersk vessels had the opportunity to test the Starlink technology – resulting in very positive feedback.

The high speed 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: Leonardo Sonzio, Maersk

Maersk’s vessels are key to global trade, and Starlink’s high-speed broadband through the world’s most advanced satellite internet constellation will help boost efficiency through seamless connectivity no matter where in the world they are: Jonathan Hofeller, SpaceX.

German carrier Hapag-Lloyd had announced last month that it is set to transform connectivity at sea with the rollout of the Starlink satellite internet technology across its fleet after a successful pilot phase.

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