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can be worn by a user onsite to capture monitoring. For remote operations, the technical experts onshore, more simul- and stream video, with two-way audio load on satellite communications is far taneous work can be undertaken more communication, with experts viewing higher due to the requirement for ex- ef? ciently and with greater control. the live feed in real time. These enable changing large volumes of data between The next technology leap will usher remote support by streaming audio and sites, therefore bandwidth ef? ciency – in systems able to complete general as- video data to operations centres or di- no matter the network – will be key as sessments through Arti? cial Intelligence rectly to the expert (regardless of loca- global demand continues to grow. (AI) and machine learning (ML), with tion), using ultra-low bandwidth across The technology itself is relatively humans performing quality assurance existing networks. Wearables are hands- easy to adopt, but for some organiza- and quality control functions to ensure free and usually voice controlled, al- tions, especially those running safety- computers are performing correctly. lowing personnel to focus on the task at critical operations or that are inherently Disruption is occurring in every indus- hand and allowing the recipient to adjust risk-averse, adoption has started quite try globally, and there is a fundamental settings remotely. cautiously. Adopting new technology change that must happen inside organi-

Mobile devices come with similar to automate work? ows and streamline zations to prepare for this. Nevertheless, features, having cameras, microphones, operations is imperative and can mean the remote inspection and operations audio, and display screens but with the upskilling personnel who wish to work market is growing exponentially and added advantage of all parties having closer to home, resulting in retention of will continue to do so as further advanc- access and being highly familiar with skills and experience within the work- es in sophistication of equipment and how to use them. Specialist software force. technology are made. applications can be installed on mobile Remote technology exists to help devices to facilitate real-time live video Getting Ahead of the Curve companies overcome many operational and audio streaming over any network. Adopting new technology to stay challenges. Those who become early competitive is critical in maritime, par- adopters will reap the bene? ts of greater

The Satellite Connection – Overcom- ticularly with the advent of digitalization overall productivity, cost reductions, ing the Challenges and the focus on operational ef? ciency. improved safety, simpli? ed compliance,

In its March 2023 report, Veri? ed With advanced systems increasingly and gain ? rst-mover advantage over

Market Research revealed that by 2028, common, and with a deeper pool of their competitors. the value of the global maritime satellite communication market could swell to harvest.technology an estimated $6.67 Bn. While that ? gure

The leader in enable your is impressive, challenges are still preva- network optimised lent today, such as limited bandwidth, livestreaming access to services and comparatively remote high cost.

Until recently, satellite infrastructure operations has been engineered for users pulling data from the Internet and consuming it at remote sites, via email, applications, or Internet access. To facilitate remote operations, the focus is on uploading or transacting data from the site to decision makers anywhere for consumption, thus reversing the previous requirement.

The advent of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services such as Starlink and

OneWeb, together with Medium Earth >5 million >$400 >300,ooo

Orbit (MEO) services, provide higher operational throughput and lower latency than ex- million hours in operational isting Geostationary (GEO) VSAT sat- hours reduction ellite services, enabling a new layer of since 2020 in hse exposure savings complex applications including me- dia transfer, live communications, and www.marinelink.com 21

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