Inmarsat Provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to Help Accelerate Onboard Digitalisation Strategy
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has partnered with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to upgrade their fleet from Fleet Xpress to NexusWave, a fully managed bonded connectivity service. The upgrade, implemented by JSAT MOBILE Communications, will cover MOL's fleet of LNG carriers, oil tankers, and car carriers.
NexusWave has demonstrated impressive performance metrics in real-world tests, achieving download speeds of 330-340 Mbps, upload speeds of 70-80 Mbps, and network availability exceeding 99.9%. The service will support MOL's vision of transforming vessels into floating offices and homes, providing high-speed internet with enterprise-grade cybersecurity and 24/7 technical support.
Inmarsat Maritime, una società di Viasat, ha collaborato con Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) per aggiornare la loro flotta da Fleet Xpress a NexusWave, un servizio di connettività gestito e aggregato. L'aggiornamento, realizzato da JSAT MOBILE Communications, coprirà la flotta MOL composta da navi metaniere, petroliere e portacarichi.
NexusWave ha mostrato risultati impressionanti in test sul campo, raggiungendo velocità di download di 330-340 Mbps, velocità di upload di 70-80 Mbps e una disponibilità di rete superiore al 99,9%. Il servizio supporta la visione di MOL di trasformare le navi in uffici e abitazioni galleggianti, offrendo internet ad alta velocità con sicurezza aziendale di livello enterprise e supporto tecnico 24/7.
Inmarsat Maritime, una empresa de Viasat, se ha asociado con Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) para actualizar su flota de Fleet Xpress a NexusWave, un servicio de conectividad gestionada y combinada. La actualización, implementada por JSAT MOBILE Communications, cubrirá la flota de MOL compuesta por transportadores de GNL, petroleros y transportadores de automóviles.
NexusWave ha demostrado métricas de rendimiento impresionantes en pruebas reales, logrando velocidades de descarga de 330-340 Mbps, velocidades de carga de 70-80 Mbps y una disponibilidad de red superior al 99,9%. El servicio apoyará la visión de MOL de transformar los barcos en oficinas y hogares flotantes, proporcionando internet de alta velocidad con ciberseguridad de nivel empresarial y soporte técnico 24/7.
Inmarsat Maritime는 Viasat의 자회사로, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)과 협력하여 함대를 Fleet Xpress에서 완전 관리형 결합 연결 서비스인 NexusWave로 업그레이드했습니다. JSAT MOBILE Communications가 구현한 이번 업그레이드는 LNG 운반선, 유조선, 자동차 운반선으로 구성된 MOL의 함대를 대상으로 합니다.
NexusWave는 실제 테스트에서 다운로드 속도 330-340 Mbps, 업로드 속도 70-80 Mbps, 그리고 99.9% 이상의 네트워크 가용성을 보여주며 뛰어난 성능을 입증했습니다. 이 서비스는 고속 인터넷, 기업급 사이버 보안, 24시간 기술 지원을 제공하여 MOL의 선박을 떠다니는 사무실과 주거 공간으로 전환하는 비전을 지원합니다.
Inmarsat Maritime, une société de Viasat, s'est associée à Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) pour mettre à niveau leur flotte de Fleet Xpress vers NexusWave, un service de connectivité combinée entièrement géré. La mise à niveau, réalisée par JSAT MOBILE Communications, couvrira la flotte de MOL composée de transporteurs de GNL, de pétroliers et de transporteurs de voitures.
NexusWave a démontré des performances impressionnantes lors de tests en conditions réelles, atteignant des vitesses de téléchargement de 330-340 Mbps, des vitesses d’upload de 70-80 Mbps et une disponibilité réseau supérieure à 99,9%. Le service soutiendra la vision de MOL de transformer les navires en bureaux et logements flottants, offrant une connexion internet à haute vitesse avec une cybersécurité de niveau entreprise et un support technique 24/7.
Inmarsat Maritime, ein Unternehmen von Viasat, hat sich mit Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) zusammengetan, um ihre Flotte von Fleet Xpress auf NexusWave aufzurüsten, einen vollständig verwalteten gebündelten Konnektivitätsdienst. Das Upgrade, umgesetzt von JSAT MOBILE Communications, wird die Flotte von MOL bestehend aus LNG-Tankern, Öltankern und Autotransportern abdecken.
NexusWave hat in realen Tests beeindruckende Leistungswerte gezeigt, mit Download-Geschwindigkeiten von 330-340 Mbps, Upload-Geschwindigkeiten von 70-80 Mbps und einer Netzverfügbarkeit von über 99,9%. Der Dienst unterstützt MOLs Vision, Schiffe in schwimmende Büros und Wohnungen zu verwandeln, indem er Hochgeschwindigkeitsinternet mit unternehmensgerechter Cybersicherheit und 24/7 technischem Support bietet.
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Viasat's Inmarsat secures major fleet-wide connectivity upgrade deal with MOL, strengthening maritime business amid growing demand for vessel digitalization.
This deal represents a significant customer expansion for Viasat's Inmarsat division, as Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) upgrades its entire fleet from Fleet Xpress to the premium NexusWave service. The agreement covers diverse vessel types including LNG carriers, oil tankers, and car carriers - indicating broad applicability of the technology across maritime segments.
What's particularly valuable here is the recurring revenue model inherent in NexusWave's fully managed service approach. This isn't just a one-time hardware sale but establishes a long-term service relationship with one of Japan's largest shipping companies. The implementation through local partner JSAT MOBILE Communications also demonstrates Inmarsat's effective channel strategy in the Japanese market.
The technical specifications are impressive - real-world tests showing download speeds of 330-340 Mbps and upload speeds of 70-80 Mbps with 99.9% network availability. These metrics position NexusWave competitively against alternatives in the maritime connectivity space.
The strategic value extends beyond immediate revenue. As vessels increasingly function as "floating offices and homes," Inmarsat is positioning itself at the center of maritime digital transformation. The planned integration with ViaSat-3 Ka-band network suggests a technical roadmap to maintain competitive advantage. This deal validates Viasat's acquisition strategy of Inmarsat, showing successful cross-selling of premium services to existing customers.
Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will support transformation of MOL vessels into floating offices and homes to meet evolving operational and crew connectivity needs
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to upgrade their fleet from Fleet Xpress (FX) service to Inmarsat’s NexusWave. This fleet-wide transition to NexusWave will allow MOL to benefit from Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service and accelerate the digitalisation strategy of the leading Japanese shipping company. Local Inmarsat partner JSAT MOBILE Communications will be responsible for implementing and supporting the upgrades on board, covering a fleet that includes liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, oil tankers, and car carriers.
In response to evolving operational and crew connectivity needs, MOL is seeking multi-layered satellite communications services that support the transformation of its vessels into floating offices and homes. By combining multiple network underlays in one bonded connection, Inmarsat NexusWave delivers the speeds, reliability, unlimited data, and global coverage to support this objective, with enterprise-grade cyber-security, round-the-clock technical support, and fully transparent costs ensuring complete peace of mind.
Junichi Yoshiyama, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., said: “Our digitalised and connected ships are becoming floating operations centres and homes for our crew, and Inmarsat’s NexusWave will help keep them connected to high-speed internet and support our onboard digitalisation strategy.”
Ben Palmer, President, Inmarsat Maritime, said: “We are proud to continue our partnership with MOL and to deliver NexusWave as an accelerator of maritime digitalisation and, by extension, an enabler of the floating office and floating home. Forward-thinking operators like MOL are drawn to the solution for its performance, robust capabilities, and the confidence that comes from working with a reliable maritime connectivity partner.”
Katsuaki Koike, CEO of JSAT MOBILE Communications, added: “MOL, JSAT, and Inmarsat have been long-term partners, and this collaboration further underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions. We are dedicated to supporting MOL’s digital transformation journey and look forward ensuring seamless and reliable installations across MOL vessels.”
In recent real-world tests, NexusWave achieved download speeds of up to 330–340 Mbps, upload speeds of up to 70–80 Mbps, with average network availability exceeding
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About Inmarsat Maritime
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About Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a history of more than 140 years, is one of the world's largest and most diversified shipping companies. With a fleet of over 900 vessels, MOL offers comprehensive maritime transportation services, including dry bulk carriers, tankers, LNG carriers, car carriers, and container ships. In addition to the marine transportation businesses, MOL group is developing social infrastructure businesses such as wind power generation, logistics, real estate, and BtoC business such as cruise and ferry services. MOL group will meet the evolving social needs including environmental conservation, with innovative technology and services and aims to be a strong and resilient corporate group that provides new value to all stakeholders and grows globally.
About JSAT MOBILE Communications
JSAT MOBILE Communications Inc., a joint venture company with Inmarsat Maritime and SKY Perfect JSAT, that provides maritime satellite communication services to commercial shipping, fishing vessels, and other offshore platforms. Leveraging advanced satellite technologies and reliable service infrastructure, the company supports safe and efficient maritime operations. JSAT MOBILE is committed to connecting vessels around the world and contributing to the digital transformation of the maritime industry.
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