Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report 2019

Building on 2018’s Superyacht Connectivity Report, the 2019 report examines the use of satcomms on board superyachts and reveals the future requirements of the superyacht market for global connectivity solutions.

The Superyacht Agency surveyed captains (64.4%), chief engineers and engineers (15.6%), ETOs (4.4%), first officers (2.3%), crew (2.2%) and various other stakeholders (11.1%), working across a range of vessel sizes from smaller superyachts (9.6%) to 100m+ (5.5%).

The research has revealed that 80 per cent of superyacht professionals surveyed expect to use VSAT for more than half the time on-board within the next five years.

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Superyacht Connectivity Report 2019

Key findings: VSAT Usage

Spend on satellite communication will increase

Currently, 34% of respondents spend between €5,000 and €20,000, growing to 57% by 2024

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Demand for IoT applications will increase

Currently respondents predict IoT will account for 6.2% of operational connectivity demand, increasing to 24.7% by 2024.

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Demand for TV over IP streaming will increase

Currently, 24% of respondents are using 50% or more of their connectivity use on TV over IP streaming, growing to 58% by 2024.

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Superyacht Connectivity Report 2019

Key findings: Cyber Security

Only 17% know the difference between Anti-Virus software and more secure endpoint protection.

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7.5% of respondents say that no-one oversees cyber security on-board.

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More than 80% of respondents showed a lack of awareness about the most effective measures of cyber security.

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Fleet Xpress for Superyachts

Whether owner, crew member or guest, the expectancy of broadband availability has never been greater and demand continues to grow as personal devices require ever-increasing bandwidth and continuous connectivity.

Inmarsat is powering this maritime data revolution with its global Fleet Xpress service; two independent networks combined into one seamless solution, keeping you connected whenever and wherever you are.

Fleet Xpress for superyachts provides added flexibility to meet seasonal demand changes – high bandwidth during peak demand and minimal service off-season. In addition, the newly integrated Fleet Secure service provides both network and end-point security alongside cyber threat detection.

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