The demand for connectivity in the expedition cruise market is growing rapidly, says satellite communications company Marlink who is today contracting twice the satellite capacity specifically for the expedition sector as it was 12 months ago.

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) and Marlink have entered into an agreement that will see the installation of Marlink’s satellite voice and data connectivity services on-board five adventure cruise ships in the O.A.T. fleet.

KVH Industries has shipped its 9,000^th mini-VSAT Broadband system, marking the ever-growing demand for connectivity on-board ships and at sea.

Inmarsat has launched Crew Xpress, a new service for crew to improve connectivity and welfare of those working at sea. 

Speedcast has announced that it is to offer Intellian's tri-band and multi-orbit v240MT antenna to its cruise and energy customers.