Inmarsat Maritime has renewed its partnership with Ava Ocean, which will deploy Inmarsat’s NexusWave connectivity service on its new non-invasive scallop harvesting vessel later this year.
Ava Ocean, focused on sustainable scallop harvesting in the Barents Sea, already uses Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress on its existing ship.
The addition of NexusWave supports its ongoing digitalisation and sustainability goals.
NexusWave integrates multiple high-speed networks—GX Ka-band, LEO, LTE, and resilient L-band—with future plans to include ViaSat-3. The solution offers global coverage, unlimited data, and high speeds, ensuring secure operations and reliable, home-like internet access for the crew, even in remote areas.
Preben Molnes, Operation Manager, Ava Ocean, said: “Our unique fishing operation takes place in the Barents Sea, where Fleet Xpress has been valuable to maintain stable communications supporting both operations and crew welfare.
“For the new vessel, we look forward to upgrading to Inmarsat’s NexusWave, further improving communication channels onboard.”
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Christopher Hansen, Sales Manager, Inmarsat Maritime, further added: “It is a privilege to continue our collaboration with Ava Ocean – a company that leads the way in sustainable seabed harvesting in the Arctic Ocean.
“Designed to meet our customers’ evolving needs, NexusWave seamlessly integrates multiple networks in real time to deliver fast, always-on connectivity that supports digital transformation and enhances crew welfare to a standard commensurate with a new era of shipping.”
