FleetBroadband

FleetBroadband-Oil Rig ImageFleetBroadband is the first maritime communications service to provide cost effective broadband data and voice, simultaneously, through a compact antenna on a global basis.

Life at sea has never been easy. Increasing commercial demands on ship operations mean that enhanced connectivity is essential – regardless of your vessel’s position.

Aside from navigation, the Master needs to perform a host of other duties, from updating weather information, route-planning and ordering supplies, to maintaining crew morale by enabling them to call and email home or read the latest football results online. On top of everything else, you also need to keep a tight control on costs.

FleetBroadband gives you the power to meet these challenges head on. This next generation service from Inmarsat takes your vessel into the IP era. But if you are not quite ready to move to IP, FleetBroadband still supports the core voice and ISDN data capability of our existing maritime services.

Delivered via the most advanced commercial communications satellites ever launched, which are expected to be in operation into the 2020’s, you can be sure that you’re choosing a stable platform for the future.

Based on 3G standards, FleetBroadband provides constant, simultaneous access to voice and high-speed data services, on a global basis. You can send and receive email with large file attachments, comfortably run complex data applications and make voice calls at the same time – more affordably than ever before. The terminal is quick and easy to install and you can be sure that it has been tested and approved to Inmarsat’s exacting standards.

Regardless of the type or size of vessel, FleetBroadband offers a compact solution that can easily be accommodated, providing you with optimal connectivity – no matter what your position or the conditions at sea.

Superior Performance

FleetBroadband gives you faster, more cost effective access to data services. Besides constant, real-time weather and ECDIS updates, you can use more complex applications with confidence. Its simultaneous voice and data capability means that operational systems can be running online and you can still access email, your Intranet, and make voice calls – all via a single terminal. So the Captain can get on with managing the ship, while the crew are calling or emailing home.

Global Coverage

FleetBroadband ensures you are never out of touch, wherever you sail. The service is accessible globally except for the extreme polar regions.

Unrivaled reliability

You can depend on Inmarsat, whatever the weather. We provide the toughest communications links
in the business, with average network availability exceeding 99.99 percent. FleetBroadband terminals are designed specifically for use within the marine environment and are rigorously tested to our exacting standards. The whole system is supported by our worldwide network of partners.

Easy Installation and Network Integration

FleetBroadband can be rapidly deployed across your entire fleet and, as a standard IP service, seamlessly integrated with head of office networks. Terminals operate globally and the user interface will be standard across all manufacturers’ products.

Total Flexibility

FleetBroadband supports the latest IP services, as well as traditional circuit-switched voice and data for your legacy applications. You can choose between a standard, contended IP service and guaranteed data rates on demand – with the ability to select the rate according to your application. Three types of terminals are available, which offer different performance capabilities via standard hardware.

Cost Effective

With FleetBroadband, performance and flexibility does not come at a high price. Terminal costs are relatively low, with a choice of airtime pricing packages to best suit your needs. And you don’t have to commit to a lengthy contract. It makes global voice and broadband data services more accessible than ever before, enabling you to achieve greater operational efficiencies and reduce the costs of crew communications.

Complete Security

Inmarsat has vast experience in providing secure communications to military and government customers, as well as multinational businesses. If required, our network can support additional security products, such as VPNs and ISDN cryptos.

Applications

  • Email and webmail
  • Real-time electronic chart and weather updates
  • Remote company Intranet and Internet access
  • Secure communications
  • Large file transfer
  • Crew communications
  • Vessel/engine telemetry
  • SMS and instant messaging
  • Videoconferencing
  • Store and forward video

FleetBroadband 250 - Rescue Ship ImageFleetBroadband 500

FleetBroadband 500 (FB500) equips your vessel or fleet with top-of-the-range capabilities to ensure you maximise operational efficiency.

Reliable even in the worst weather conditions, FB500 gives you an always-on connection at up to 432kbps for applications such as email and Internet access, real-time electronic charts, and weather reporting and guaranteed connection rates of up to 256kbps available on demand.

And enjoy up to nine telephone lines with FleetBroadband Multi-voice for crystal-clear phone calls to terrestrial and mobile networks.

Features

Standard IP Data

An always-on connection at up to 432kbps for applications such as email and internet access, real-time electronic charts and weather reporting.

Satellite Telephony

Access up to nine telephone lines with FleetBroadband Multi-voice and make crystal-clear phone calls to terrestrial and mobile networks, as well as other satellite terminals, anytime.

Streaming IP

Guaranteed connection rates of up to 256kbps available on demand, for live applications such as video conferencing and database synchronization.

SMS Messaging

Send and receive SMS text messages to and from other FleetBroadband terminals and land-based cellular networks through your PC.

Enhanced Voice Services

Voicemail and other enhanced call management options are available, including caller identification, caller barring, and call forwarding.

Emergency Calling

Two safety service options, 505 Emergency Calling and Voice Distress, put you directly in contact with a maritime rescue station.

Global Coverage
FleetBroadband is accessible globally, except in the extreme polar regions.

Fax
FleetBroadband 500 provides a circuit-switched data connection for legacy applications such as Group 3 and Group 4 fax.

Crew Calling

For crewed vessels such as merchant ships, workboats, fishing and large leisure boats, FleetBroadband offers low-cost calls all day, every day.

GSM Calls

GSM over FleetBroadband 500 enables users to make and receive calls and send and receive texts using the pre-paid SIM in their own mobile phone.

Applications:

  • Telephone, ISDN, SMS, VoIP
  • Broadband Internet
  • Email and file transfer
  • Multi-voice
  • Video conferencing
  • Notice To Mariners
  • Maritime/port regulations
  • ECDIS
  • Vessel routing
  • Cargo management
  • Planned/Predictive maintenance
  • Walkie Talkie (ROIP) VHF/UHF radio integration
  • Crew welfare
  • Telemedicine
  • Tele-training/certification
  • Weather forecasts

SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband

Specifications

Above Deck Unit:

  • Height: 79.75cm or 31.40 inches
  • Diameter: 68.70cm or 27.05 inches
  • Weight: 23kg or 50.71 pounds

Below Deck Unit:

  • Height: 27.3cm or 10.75 inches
  • Width: 26.45cm or 10.41 inches
  • Depth: 4.25cm or 1.67 inches
  • Weight: 2.5kg or 5.51 pounds

Standard IP:

  • 432 kbps/432 kbps

Streaming IP:

  • 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256kbps

ISDN:

  • 64 kbps UDI / 56 56 kbps RDI

Voice:

  • 4kbps AMBE+2

Fax:

  • Group 3 (via 3.1 kHz audio)

SMS:

  • Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)

Interfaces:

  • RJ-11 (2)
  • RJ-45 (4)
  • Ethernet (PoE)
  • L-Band connector
  • Digital I/O
  • DC power input

Operational Temperature:

  • -25°C to +55°C or -13°F to +131°F

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FleetBroadband 250

Our flagship maritime service provides dependable, seamless voice and broadband data coverage across the world’s oceans.

Choose from a range of capabilities and antenna sizes to suit your vessel needs.

Whether you select the FB150, FB250, or FB500 option, you can rely on FleetBroadband for cost effective operational and crew communications.

Features

FleetBroadband 250 (FB250) is Inmarsat’s mid-range service, providing an always-on connection at up to 284kbps for applications such as email and Internet access, real-time electronic charts, and weather reporting.

Guaranteed rates up to 128kbps are available on demand for live applications such as video conferencing and database synchronization, as well as up to nine telephone lines with FleetBroadband Multi-voice.

Standard IP Data

An always-on connection at up to 284kbps for applications such as email and Internet access, real-time electronic charts, and weather reporting.

Satellite Telephony

Access up to nine telephone lines from a single FB250 terminal with FleetBroadband Multi-voice, and make crystal-clear phone calls to terrestrial and mobile networks, as well as other satellite terminals, anytime.

Streaming IP

Guaranteed rates up to 128kbps are available on demand for live applications such as video conferencing and database synchronization.

SMS

Send and receive SMS text messages to and from other FleetBroadband terminals and land-based cellular networks from your PC.

Enhanced Voice Services

Voicemail and other enhanced call management options are available, including caller identification, caller barring and call forwarding.

Emergency Calling

Our 505 Emergency Calling facility puts vessels directly in contact with a maritime rescue coordination centre (MRCC) free of charge.

Fax

FleetBroadband 250 provides a circuit-switched data connection for legacy applications such as Group 3 and Group 4 fax.

GSM Calls

GSM over FleetBroadband 250 enables users to make and receive calls and send and receive SMS texts using the pre-paid SIM in their own mobile phone.

Global Coverage

FleetBroadband is accessible globally, except in the extreme polar regions.

Applications

  • Telephone, ISDN, SMS, VoIP
  • Broadband Internet
  • Email and file transfer
  • Multi-voice
  • Video conferencing
  • GSM Pico cell
  • Anti-Piracy/Citadel deployment
  • Encryption
  • Fax over IP
  • Vessel routing
  • Weather forecasts
  • GPS location data look-up-and-send
  • ECDIS
  • E-logs
  • Maritime/Port regulations
  • Notice To Mariners
  • Safety 505 and red button
  • Crew welfare

SAILOR 250

Specifications

Above Deck Unit:

  • Height: 27.56cm or 10.85 inches
  • Diameter: 32.92cm or 12.96 inches
  • Weight: 3.9kg or 8.60 pounds

Below Deck Unit:

  • Height: 27.3cm or 10.75 inches
  • Width: 26.4cm or 10.39 inches
  • Depth: 4.25cm or 1.67 inches

Standard IP:

  • Up to 284kbps

Streaming IP:

  • 8, 16, 32, 64, 128kbps

ISDN:

  • N/A

Voice:

  • 4kbps, 3.1kHz audio

Fax:

  • Group 3 fax via 3.1kHz audio

SMS:

  • Standard 3G up to 160 characters

Interfaces:

  • RJ-11 (2)
  • RJ-45 (4)
  • Ethernet (PoE)
  • L-Band connector
  • Digital I/O
  • DC power input

Operational Temperature:

  • -25°C to +55°C or -13°F to +131°F

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FleetBroadband 150

Features

FleetBroadband 150 (FB150) is Inmarsat’s entry-level addition to the FleetBroadband family. It delivers global voice, IP data up to 150kbps and SMS texting.

FB150 hardware and airtime charges are competitive, with a choice of airtime pricing packages to suit your requirements.The above-deck and below-deck units are highly compact and easy to install.

Whether you select the FB150, FB250, or FB500 option, you can rely on FleetBroadband for cost effective operational and crew communications.

Standard IP Data

Always-on IP data service up to 150kbps for office applications such as email and Internet access, real-time electronic charts, and weather reporting.

Satellite Telephony

Access up to three additional telephone lines from a single FB150 terminal with FleetBroadband Multi-voice. Make clear phone calls to terrestrial and mobile networks, as well as other satellite terminals, anytime.

Streaming IP

Streaming is not available on the FleetBroadband 150 series.

SMS

Send and receive SMS text messages to and from other FleetBroadband terminals and land-based cellular networks through your PC.

Enhanced Voice Services

Voicemail and other enhanced call management options are available, including caller identification, caller barring and call forwarding.

Emergency Calling

Our 505 Emergency Calling facility puts vessels directly in contact with a maritime rescue coordination centre (MRCC) free of charge.

Crew Calling

For crewed vessels – merchants, workboats, fishing, and large leisure craft – FleetBroadband offers low-cost calls all day, every day, with pre-pay and post-paid options.

Global Coverage

FleetBroadband is accessible globally, except in the extreme polar regions.

Fax

FleetBroadband 150 provides a circuit-switched data connection for legacy applications such as Group 3 fax.

Applications

  • Phone and SMS
  • Email and file transfer
  • Internet and Intranet access
  • Multi-voice
  • Safety 505
  • Crew welfare
  • Secure VPN access
  • Vessel routing
  • Weather forecasts
  • Remote monitoring and maintenance
  • E-logs
  • Maritime/Port Regulations

SAILOR 150

Specifications

Above Deck Unit:

  • Height: 29.1cm or 11.46 inches
  • Diameter: 27.5cm or 10.83 inches
  • Weight: 3.9kg or 8.60 pounds

Below Deck Unit:

  • Height: 27.8cm or 10.94 inches
  • Width: 23.1cm or 9.09 inches
  • Depth: 4.1cm or 1.61 inches
  • Weight: 2.8kg or 6.17 pounds

Standard IP:

  • Up to 150kbps

Streaming IP:

  • N/A

ISDN:

  • N/A

Voice:

  • 4kbps AMBE +2

Fax:

  • Group 3 fax

SMS:

  • Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)

Interfaces:

  • Ethernet (PoE)

Operational Temperature:

Antenna:

  • -25°C to +55°C or -13°F to +131°F

Main Unit:

  • -15°C to +55°C or 5°F to +131°F