Surveillance & Maritime News for August 2025

The Board of Directors of MacGregor Group AB has appointed Jonas Gustavsson as the new Chief Executive Officer of MacGregor, as of 1 August 2025. He succeeds Leif Byström, who is retiring. “We are delighted to welcome Jonas Gustavsson as CEO of MacGregor,” says Ilkka Tuominen, Investment Advisory Professional at MacGregor’s new owner - Triton and Board Member in MacGregor Group AB, adding “Jonas is an experienced and visionary leader with an excellent track record o...

Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s premier providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region. Dedicated Kongsberg Maritime teams will be established in both cities to provide local sales and aftermarket support, including service and spare parts....

NorthStandard, a major global marine insurer, has announced the strategic opening of a new office in Imabari, Japan. The expansion significantly strengthens the club’s presence in Asia and shows its deep commitment to serving the dynamic maritime sector in Western Japan. The new regional office, which is set to commence operations in September 2025, will complement NorthStandard's well-established presence in Tokyo. It will focus specifically on providing enhanced, localised support to J...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has played a critical role as provider of Quality Assurance (QA) services during Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) fastest-ever 'normal refit' of an EKM‑class submarine, which was successfully completed on 21 July 2025. A national benchmark was set in achieving the shortest ever turnaround time and ensuring technical excellence. Under a strategic partnership formed as part of India’s push for self-reliance in national defence, IRS was appointed to...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the Home to Overseas (H2O) Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia from June 13-16, 2022. They are proud to be a part of Atlantic Canada’s rapidly growing ocean technology sector and look forward to connecting with partners and clients in the community. Visit the MetOcean team at booth 401. The H2O Conference is quickly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector and is attracting significant i...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communications solutions has announced the addition of the ARC-M4 Block 1 and X150D to their SES O3b mPOWER terminal portfolio, following successful over-the-air testing with SES at their R&D Center in South Korea. ARC-M4 Block 1 naval terminal For navy forces, the ARC-M4 Block 1 naval terminal, a 1.3m multi-band terminal, provides access to X-band, MIL Ka-band, and 2.5GHz commercial Ka-band networks. Nava...

Intellian Technologies, a provider of multi-constellation, satellite user terminals, and communications solutions, and Marlink, the network and digital solutions company announce the renewal of their existing strategic partnership.  This agreement will continue to support the connectivity landscape across maritime, land, and military sectors, delivering cutting-edge network solutions over the next five years.  Satellite communications Marlink has long been recognised for its pioneer...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, have announced a new product portfolio of Intellian Flat Panel user terminals for use on OneWeb’s network.    Intellian’s Flat Panel Series is a suite of both Pro and Compact user terminals that deliver exceptional performance in sleek, small-footprint, an...

Two of the contracts cover 31 boats based on VIKING Norsafe’s proven Munin S1200 hull form, with the design adapted to meet client requirements. All of them feature 2X inboard diesel engines to support service speeds of 35 knots and top speeds of 50 knots. In the first, co-funded by the Operational Programme for Fisheries and the Sea, VIKING will supply 10 x 11.3m length, 12-person patrol boats. In the second, co-funded by the Internal Security Fund (ISF), VIKING will deliver 21 boats to...

Global Rules & Regulation Manager, Søren Baumann Rasmussen, elected Vice Chair to the association representing life-saving equipment maker views on the maritime stage worldwide.  Søren Baumann Rasmussen, Global Rules & Regulation Manager, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, has been appointed Director and Vice Chair of the International Life-Saving Appliance Manufacturers' Association (ILAMA). The prestigious role was bestowed by acclamation at a general meeting in early Ju...

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in global satellite content connectivity solutions, and Grupo Arbulu, a global technology and innovation pioneer in the maritime industry, have announced their partnership, to deliver high-end and reliable, cutting-edge maritime connectivity solutions within the industry. Combining Intellian’s advanced communication technology and Grupo Arbulu’s expertise in maritime solutions, the partnership will integrate customised communication solution...

Intellian, a major global provider of multi-constellation, feature-rich, future-proof satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announced the success of their joint over-the-air demonstration using Intellian’s flat panel technology. At Intellian’s Advanced Development Center (ADC) in Maryland, the demonstration showcased an integrated, small form-factor Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) user termin...

Intellian Technologies, a globally renowned provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communications solutions, announces that their flagship v130NX PM Dual-Ka (AN/USC-73) terminal has been certified for use on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellation. WGS is a high-capacity United States Space Force satellite communication system, developed in partnership between the Defence Departments of the US, Canada, Australia and other member nations. WGS satellite constellation Intellia...

Mercy Ships is very grateful to announce that the organisation has brought the global, Denmark-based company VIKING Life-Saving Equipment on board. VIKING will replace the life rafts on the old Storebælt-ferry, Africa Mercy, and thus contribute to ensure that the ship meets the highest safety standards in the future as well. VIKING's life rafts Since its founding in 1960, VIKING's life rafts and other safety solutions have contributed to creating safety and to saving people in life-th...

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the globally renowned technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, has announced new t-Series and s-Series antennas to enhance the live television (TV) experience for those onboard maritime vessels. With millions of people working at sea every day across commercial maritime markets and even more passengers onboard cruise ships, ferries, and yachts, the demand for live TV onboard is as strong as ever. New t-Series antennas The new t-Series anten...

Intellian, a globally renowned provider of future-proof satellite communications solutions, has announced the upcoming launch of another factory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, marking an expansion of the company’s HQ base. The new factory, operational from August 2022, is situated 4 km from the existing factory, providing seamless expansion. The additional factory will serve increasing customer and partner demand and further power Intellian’s growth trajectory. With 1,702 satellites la...

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications has announced the development of their new phased array flat panel antenna (FPA) technology. This will be unveiled for the first time at Satellite 2022, in Washington D.C., USA.  Electronically steered antennas These electronically steered antennas (ESA) are optimised for high performance on Ku- and Ka-band LEO and MEO satellite networks and harness Intellian’s expertise and lead...

In the current satellite industry, small terminals are big news. Intellian turned heads in August 2021 when it unveiled the “briefcase” terminal with OneWeb. Weighing about 22 pounds, the terminal is billed as compact and easy to use. It was designed to bring OneWeb’s LEO connectivity to communities and businesses in remote areas, even agricultural IoT and research stations. Intellian and OneWeb did not reveal how much the terminal costs per unit, but these types of compact...

OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, unveils its newest and smallest user terminal to offer high-speed Internet connectivity to businesses, governments and communities across the globe and in remote locations. Developed in partnership with Intellian Technologies, Inc. and Collins Aerospace, the Compact-Electronically Steered Antenna OW1 user terminal, will play a key role in realising OneWeb’s vision of bringing high-performance, easily installed, affordable...

Intellian has announced the opening of its bespoke European Headquarters and Logistics Centre in Rotterdam, underpinning a long-term commitment to the region. The new facility will further enhance the service and user experience of Intellian’s partners and customers, both in Europe and beyond. The €6.5 million state-of-the-art facility has been custom-built by the satellite communications solutions and technology major firm to achieve operational excellence and efficiency, streamline...

Intellian is pleased to announce that it has received type approval from Inmarsat for its new FB250 and Fleet One L-band terminals, making it one of the first to market with user terminals for operation on Inmarsat’s innovation catalyst L-band network, ELERA. The FB250 is a multi-functional terminal, either acting as a stand-alone primary communications terminal or combining with Intellian’s market-pioneering GX60NX and GX100NX to create the perfect Fleet Xpress (FX) solution....

Intellian is pleased to announce that its new state-of-the-art Research and Development Centre in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is now complete and operational. The facility provides a new home for the continually growing engineering team, houses state of the art product and quality verification facilities, and will accelerate product development. New compact test range Antennas using emerging phased array technology will benefit from a new compact test range In particular, antennas using emergin...

Intellian is pleased to confirm that its newly-launched v45C antenna has been qualified for operation on the Intelsat FlexMaritime network. By combining Intellian’s compact, high-performance antenna with Intelsat’s cutting-edge FlexMaritime High Throughput Satellite (HTS) service, this approval will deliver global connectivity to customers in the smallest package available to date. Advent of HTS technology The v45C has been developed to bring VSAT to new markets where there is lim...

UK’s most advanced polar research ship – RRS Sir David Attenborough – leaves Cammell Laird shipyard for two weeks of technical sea trials. In November, the shipyard will formally hand over the ship to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Operated by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the new polar ship will transform UK research in the polar regions. Its missions are critical for understanding and making sense of the changing climate. Shipyard engineers...

Satcom Direct (SD), the business aviation solutions provider has achieved a significant milestone for its FlightDeck Freedom® datalink service by activating its 2,000th aircraft. The head-of-state customer signed up for the service to take advantage of its unique configuration options, ability to integrate third-party flight planning services, evolving compliance support, and the streamlining of flight crew and ground operations workflow. Specifically designed for business and military avia...

Cammell Laird is expanding its Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) team to further enhance its safety and sustainability credentials. For the first time, HSEQ will be headed up across both Cammell Laird and Atlantic and Peninsular Marine Services, with directorship being assumed by Kevin Peart - who retains his role as Group HSEQ Director of A&P Group. Successful HSEQ initiatives As Group HSEQ Director for Cammell Laird and Atlantic and Peninsular Marine Services, Kevin will be...

Merseyside shipyard and maritime engineering company, Cammell Laird is harnessing virtual modelling expertise from the University of Liverpool to overcome project delivery challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. Faced with a potential delay to the risk-assessment phase of a vital, government-funded alternative energy project, Cammell Laird has called upon experts at the University of Liverpool's Virtual Engineering Centre. Modular shipbuilding BEIS is sponsoring a series of studies via its E...

Intellian is proud to launch the latest addition to its next generation GX range of antennas: the GX60NX, designed specifically and now type approved for use with Inmarsat’s Global Xpress Ka-band VSAT network. This 65cm terminal, the smallest in the range, completes Intellian’s GX portfolio and brings the benefits of its market-pioneering NX antennas to all vessels using Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress service for reliable, fast connectivity at sea. Benefits by the latest technology...

Cammell Laird has announced an increase to its apprenticeship intake for 2020, enabling 25 people to forge a successful career at the celebrated shipyard and marine engineering services company. In spite of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cammell Laird remains committed to growing its apprenticeship programme and is making five additional places available this year. The company took on 20 new apprentices in 2019. Broad range of roles Merseyside-based Cammell Laird has recruited...

Intellian, the pioneer of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, has received Inmarsat Type Approval for the new GX100NX antenna, authorising its use on the Global Xpress satellite network and for the Inmarsat Fleet Xpress service. Launched in May 2019, the GX100NX unlocks the full potential of Fleet Xpress, the world’s fastest-growing Maritime VSAT service, empowering maritime customers with maximised RF performance and 10W high-power BUC option to ensure high availability of Ka...