Inmarsat
Official Satellite Communications Partner
Inmarsat is Official Satellite Communications Partner to The Ocean Race for a sixth edition, powering digital content capabilities, safety services and onboard connectivity across the world’s oceans from 36,000 km in space.
The boats are equipped with our award winning FleetBroadband voice and data service so that crew can access the internet, emails, calls, real-time electronic charts and weather reporting to gain a racing advantage. Applications such as high-quality video streaming and live TV feeds also means that Onboard Reporters can bring all the live action to fans across the globe, so that they can feel closer to the race than ever before.
Inmarsat C, for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System services and 24/7 tracking, and IsatPhone 2 satellite phones ensure the safety of crew in the event of an emergency.
Founded to provide maritime safety services, today Inmarsat is the number one connectivity choice for seafarers and sailors the world over – from yachting and passenger to merchant and fishing. We also connect communities, companies and countries on land and in the air.
So whether it is a call home from the middle of the ocean, a lifeline when disaster strikes, a safely routed flight or a mission-critical ops report, our global, mobile satellite communications can be relied upon when it matters most.