Caribe Tankers to trial Inmarsat NexusWave

Caribe Tankers' Caribe Luna: One of two Caribe Tankers vessels to trial Inmarsat NexusWave. [Photo: Caribe Tankers]

Houston-headquartered Caribe Tankers USA Inc. is to trial Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, on board the chemical tankers Caribe Maria and Caribe Luna.

Inmarsat says that Caribe Tankers is looking for an ultra-reliable solution to best serve operational and crew connectivity. By combining multiple network underlays in one fully managed, bonded solution, Inmarsat’s NexusWave enables applications to leverage the aggregate capacity of all available networks rather than relying on one underlay at a time. This network-bonding approach allows NexusWave vessels to maintain a seamless, consistent connection to high-speed internet with global coverage, unlimited data, and managed performance levels.

As a result, says Inmarsat, this new technology will allow vessels to meet new connectivity demand and crew can enjoy a home-like connectivity experience whether the ship is sailing in open waters or anchored at a busy port. This in line with Caribe Tankers’ objective