SpeedCast Wins Vroon Contract

SpeedCast has been awarded a multi-year communications deal by international shipping company, Vroon.

This announcement follows SpeedCast’s recent acquisitions of Hermes Datacomms and Geolink Satellite Services, as well as select NewSat assets.

The new Ku-band satellite service will facilitate high-performance broadband connectivity aboard Vroon’s subsea support vessels (10-25 passengers), walk-to-work vessels (with up to 60 passengers) and wind turbine installation/maintenance vessels (up to 110 passengers).

“With an ever-increasing demand for Internet services from our clients, we selected SpeedCast to deliver these services in order to fulfil our clients’ current and future needs,” said Rob Frenks, Vroon Group ICT Manager.

According to SpeedCast, its solution will provide seamless connectivity, enabling high-speed Internet access and voice services for the “hotel experience” vessels. The always-on 24×7 broadband communications platform will support a wide range of services, including Internet, voice and video streaming, with real-time connectivity at sea.

“With our global infrastructure and innovative technology we can deliver a solution that will meet Vroon’s needs today, and for many years to come,” said Piers Cunningham, VP of Maritime Services, SpeedCast. “Looking forward, by delivering our satellite communications solution, we can help Vroon to deliver a future-proof and scalable Internet service that will meet the needs of their clients today and in the future.”