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NBS Communications brings internet to passengers onboard ferry “Geroite na Odessa”

A Communications system from NBS Maritime provides broadband satellite internet to ferry “Geroite na Odessa”, sailing in the Black sea between Varna (Bulgaria), Poti (Georgia), and Chernomorsk (Ukraine). In designated WiFi hotspots passengers will be able to enjoy internet access on their own devices – smartphones, laptops, tablets. The communications system from NBS includes broadband satellite terminal Thuraya Atlas IP and multifunctional communications platform – SeaDirect, which is a complete solution for the centralized management of vessels’ communications networks on satellite broadband installations.

The platform features data traffic optimization, multi networks control - broadband, VSAT, 3G, Wi-Fi, firewall, port forwarding, option for configuration of 2 sub-networks for business and crew communications, an auto-selection gateway for automatic switching to the preferred network when in range, port forwarding, web compression, etc. The satellite internet connection is provided by satellite terminal Thuraya AtlasIP. The terminal features the highest speed for broadband data for maritime users – up to444kbps. The device operates in the network of the leading satellite operator – Thuraya Telecommunications which direct partner for Bulgaria and Black Sea zone is NBS Maritime. The terminal is packed with a range of functionalities, which make it the ideal choice of vessels of different types– separate voice and data modes, SMS, distress alert, built-in firewall, and MAC filtering, port forwarding, built-in GPS, Geofencing function, etc.

This project is another step of NBS Communications to promote Thuraya maritime broadband services for vessels by providing reliable satellite internet for crew and passenger entertainment out of standard GSM coverage.