The satellite industry is hoping that the maritime sector will see a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, not just in the cruise sector, but also in commercial shipping. Connectivity will play a role, particularly how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used on connected ships. Satellite and shipping experts say AI, Machine Learning…

Comsat revealed on Wednesday the signing of a new distribution agreement with Orbit Communications Systems, a global provider of airborne and maritime satellite solutions. Through this agreement, Comsat expands its international terminal, hardware, and service footprint. Comsat is adding Orbit's Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) and OceanTRx hardware to its portfolio. The MPT WGX models  are designed…

KVH Industries, Inc. on Aug. 27 revealed TracVision TV10, a new marine satellite TV antenna in KVH’s TracVision series. A 1-meter ultra-high efficiency marine antenna, the TracVision TV10 provides the biggest coverage footprint in KVH’s TracVision series and is designed to provide boat owners, charter yacht guests, and commercial vessel crews with access to live…

ST Engineering iDirect revealed Tuesday that its long-term customer Paratus, an African telecommunications provider, deployed its iDirect modems with marine antenna from manufacturer and integrator KNS Inc. These modems and antennas will provide connectivity to mining ships based in Guinea, West Africa. The vessels and their crew require constant and reliable communications to keep in…