VSAT 900

Leading satellite equipment manufacturer Thrane & Thrane makes its first step into the VSAT arena with the introduction of a maritime VSAT solution and network in September 2008.
Thrane & Thrane will offer the new SAILOR 900 VSAT and various fixed broadband data packages at attractive flat rates plus additional voice channels, addressing the professional maritime market.

SAILOR 900 VSATWith fixed standard data and voice packages of up to 1024 kbps downlink / 256 kbps uplink and additional voice channels, the SAILOR 900 VSAT is Thrane & Thrane’s next step in providing a cost effective, always-on broadband solution.

As a standard feature, the SAILOR 900 VSAT comes with built-in VoIP adapter and routing management technology, offering owners of existing Thrane & Thrane manufactured Fleet or FleetBroadband products a unique and integrated VSAT add-on solution, allowing ship operators to be online at all times with the benefit of cutting communication costs while sailing inside the SAILOR 900 VSAT coverage area.

SAILOR 900 VSAT enables a vessel to become an integral part of the shipping company’s IT network, with such applications as:

  • Always-on broadband connections at fixed airtime costs per month
  • Low cost Voice over IP (VoIP) tariffs
  • Seamless shift from SAILOR VSAT to SAILOR Fleet or SAILOR FleetBroadband and vice versa
  • Remote IT and systems maintenance, software and chart (ECDIS) updates
  • Separated IT networks on board, i.e. one for operational use, one for crew
  • Enhancing crew welfare, i.e. crew internet, email, voice calling, etc.