TECHNOLOGY
TELEMAR Beginning in 2021, Telemar Yachting Americas will offer BridgeLink service to their yachting clients. BridgeLink is a distributed platform which will allow yachts to collect, store, and present data remotely through the cloud. This turnkey solution offers a minimal installation by integrating to existing systems and will provide limitless options for storage and reporting. Whether scheduled reporting of integrated ship systems or the instantaneous analysis of an incident onboard, BridgeLink gives comprehensive insight into system operations. BridgeLink is the premier IoT solution for the connected yacht. For more details Tel: +1 (954) 828 0270 or visit
www.telemargroup.com
Echoing Humphreys’ comments on the next generation of satellites and networks, Sara at OceanWeb says, “With the dawning of the LEO and MEO developments that are also on the horizon for VSAT and our industry , all the equipment we supply is fully future proof and upgradable in order to take advantage of these new services with higher speeds and lower latency as and when they come on line.”
that the user installs the largest antenna size for their budget. A larger antenna will not only provide you with wider geographical coverage and higher bandwidth capabilities, it will also reduce your airtime costs. A larger antenna can utilise more of the signal that it is working with, therefore reducing costs and increasing the potential for higher data speeds.”
So we asked Humphreys what he’d recommend to the owner of a nice big shiny superyacht coming out of the yard. “Typical installations on the world’s largest superyachts use our 2.4m multiband antennas. These offer exceptional performance and are able to track and switch between Ku band, Ka band and C band automatically with the capability to track Geo and Non- Geo satellite constellations. These are fully future-proof with an incredible level of flexibility. The 2.4m and NX Series antenna systems have the ability to seamlessly switch between dual antennas built in, helping to ensure that the link is not interrupted if the satellite is shadowed by the vessel’s superstructure. For optimum connectivity, we can also offer our proprietary Intelligent Mediator, which can switch and manage up to eight antennas and eight modems, all on different networks, providing the industry’s highest level of performance and redundancy.
Lets talk about the cruising itinerary of the yacht, the most common example being the yacht moving from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to catch both seasons. Sara states, “Communication is key.” She continues, “Our engineers are in constant contact with our clients to ensure that they can prepare for any changes in bandwidth requirements well in advance and in good time. We can deliver a great VSAT service in either the Mediterranean or the Caribbean with multiple beams covering both charter areas and more importantly we have up to five beans covering the Atlantic crossing. 4G/5G infrastructure is available in the Caribbean but tends to be more disparate so requires even more planning and communication. We can also deliver global VSAT solutions.
CYBER SECURITY
As of the 1 January 2021, the IMO brought in legislation for yachts over 500GT and those with more than 12 passengers (commercial) that they must incorporate cyber risk management into their safety managements systems.
Sara from OceanWeb expands on this subject, “We understand and appreciate that most owners and guests are very keen on the highest levels of privacy and security whilst staying on board the yacht. All our IT systems have been designed with this in mind and we have the expertise to provide logical, practical and bespoke solutions. We understand for the senior crew and management companies, compliance is paramount, so we offer a complete cyber risk management service that will ensure vessels can maintain full compliance with IMO Resolution MSC.428(98). Our cybersecurity services are aligned with internationally recognised best practice frameworks including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Centre for Internet Security (CIS).”
With each client and yacht having very specific differences, it’s important to offer a broad portfolio of services in this area. Julian at Telenor Satellite confirms this, “We work in close partnership with our resellers to match the security requirements of our clients. A lot depends on what firewalls they have, how they have set up their network, what traffic they want to block etc. From our end, we monitor all the internet traffic in and out of our teleport and at the same time our partners provide enhanced security such as AES encryption.”
In summary, time is not about to stand still and the changes in VSAT technology and user requirements on superyachts will continue at a very fast pace. In the coming months and years, those in the know, forecast a greater need for superyacht professionals to understand cyber risks onboard, take this seriously and ensure adequate steps are in place to protect your yacht, whether compliance demands it or not.
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