As the commercial shipping industry moves away from using fossil fuels to alternative energy sources and technologies, vessel efficiency will play a huge part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

With over 30 years of experience, AST Networks have learnt to adapt and innovative with the growing connectivity requirements of the commercial shipping industry. Now more than ever shipping companies are relying on satellite communications to not only connect their crew and keep them safe but track, monitor and connect their high-value assets.

AST Networks connectivity solutions enables fleet owners to use technology to transform their operations, improve performance, reduce costs through vessel optimisation, monitor environmental parameters to decarbonize and meet sustainability goals, and provide bandwidth management solutions across all channels to ensure crew productivity and wellbeing.

Fully deployable satellite communications anywhere on the planet

When dealing with an emergency, your first teams on-the-ground must be able to communicate securely and effectively to co-ordinate one or many different response units from different departments.

Often, they are hampered by interoperability problems, unstable communications infrastructure or intermittent signal issues.

With 24/7 year-round global customer support, AST Networks' managed services deliver end-to-end solutions designed specifically to maximise performance where and when you need it most. Satellite communications terminals, modems and VSAT systems can be used to set up temporary offices, with access to applications, head office communications or even video conferencing solutions.

Digitalisation

Digital and autonomous technologies can transform the working lives of our seafarers while also raising both safety standards and operational efficiency.

AST Networks provide the link between the commercial shipping and digitalisation with innovative access to real-time data to enable greater and continuous connectivity and control over satellite, GSM networks and fleet/vessel management.

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Crew safety & welfare

Due to the nature of commercial shipping, crew can be at sea for prolonged periods of time, relying on satellite connection to stay in touch with loved ones and to boost morale on board through access to entertainment.

Onboard VSAT/L-Band/GSM services make bandwidth available for crew to access real-time entertainment (films, /social media etc.) as well as connect with family and friends on the shoreside at any time.

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Vessel operations

Reliable connectivity available in real-time either onboard or from the shoreside at any point in time empowers the commercial shipping industry with immediate access to record and communicate information, data and take action to improve the vessel performance.

AST Networks put the maritime sector in control of their connectivity and bandwidth, from simple voice and data to corporate VSAT bandwidth connectivity solutions, AST Networks provides vessels with a reliable and secure connection anywhere in the world through a range of maritime satellite communications solutions.

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