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Laura Hyde |
Ferry operator Attica Group has partnered with Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime to improve connectivity and communications across its fleet, which includes vessels operating under the Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, and Hellenic Seaways brands.
The five-year agreement will see Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime delivering connectivity services, mobile services and Wi-Fi to Attica Group’s passengers and crew. The agreement includes an option for a further five-year extension and will see an investment of €7 million ($7.2 million) in capital expenditures.
“We are making substantial investments in digital infrastructure, providing a personalised experience for our passengers, through data and advanced technology,” said Panos Dikaios, CEO of Attica Group. “Simultaneously we’re enabling connectivity for our crew and their families, as well as the use of entertainment services when off-duty. Excellence, for us, means ensuring convenience at every stage of the journey. We’re excited to enhance onboard Wi-Fi through partnerships with leading maritime telecommunications providers like Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime.”
Through Starlink, Orbyt Global will provide high-speed/low-latency low earth orbit (LEO) connectivity, while Telenor Maritime’s Connectivity Platform will provide one unified system for a suite of next-generation technologies, including LEO and geostationary orbit satellites. The platform has been designed to be compatible with multiple technologies and providers, which will enable Attica Group to select the backhaul provider that best suits its needs.
“Being chosen by the world’s largest passenger-carrying ferry operator is a coming-of-age moment for Orbyt Global,” said Theodore Nikolopoulos, group CEO and founder at Orbyt Global Group. “Not only have Attica Group expressed confidence in our capabilities to manage such a large and prestigious contract, but they have also recognised our combination of best-of-breed, next-generation technology and our support services, both of which underpin our market-leading platform, Orbyt Nexus. It’s an important step forwards for the dynamic development of our group.”
Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime will together manage the delivery and installation of the necessary equipment onboard Attica Group vessels.
“This three-party agreement marks a significant advancement for the maritime industry in the Mediterranean,” said Lars Erik Lunøe, CEO of Telenor Maritime. “By combining Telenor Maritime’s and Orbyt Global’s expertise and shared commitment to innovation, we are positioned to raise connectivity standards across the region's ferry services.”