The Greek company Attica Group/Attica Holdings SA (parent company of several cruiseferry fleets, including Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, and Hellenic Seaways) signed a 5-year agreement, with an option to extend for an additional 5 years, to implement advanced wireless communications and supporting hardware across its fleet of 40+ ferries.
Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime have secured this comprehensive contract to deliver connectivity services on 40+ vessels operated by Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, and Hellenic Seaways in the Mediterranean region.
The agreement involves the installation of a hybrid connectivity platform to provide passengers and crew with seamless internet access, mobile services, and Wi-Fi. This initiative will require an investment of EUR 7 million (~US$7.2 million) in maritime communications hardware for Attica Group’s fleet.
Attica Group CEO Panos Dikaios emphasized the importance of onboard connectivity, noting that reliable, high-speed internet is increasingly essential for both passengers and crew. He underscored the company’s commitment to improving digital infrastructure, aiming to enhance the passenger experience through personalized services driven by data and advanced technology. Furthermore, Mr. Dikaios highlighted that the initiative would also benefit crew members, enabling them to maintain connections with their families and access entertainment during off-duty hours.
Orbyt Global will provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity via Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Meanwhile, Telenor Maritime’s platform will integrate LEO and geostationary satellites with terrestrial mobile networks into a unified system. This system will dynamically select the most efficient and cost-effective connection in real time.
Telenor Maritime’s Wi-Fi services will deliver reliable wireless coverage on board, supported by advanced routers and servers installed across the fleet. The platform also includes partnerships with ~400 global roaming providers, enabling 3G to 5G mobile network access for passengers and crew while at sea.