Offshore company enters long-term Satellite VSAT agreement with AST AST Networks Australia

About the Client

TSMarine is a global subsea specialist oil and gas service provider offering a range of services across the life of a field. They are committed to offering best practice solutions to their customers and it is this ethos which has facilitated their consistently strong performance which in turn allows them to maintain the high service standards that are of paramount importance to their customers and business.

They provide the equipment, personnel and know how to deliver specialist services in;

• Subsea construction
• Subsea intervention
• subsea decommissioning

Originally formed in Aberdeen, Scotland in 2004, TSmarine completed a management buyout in November 2009 and is now 100% Australian owned. TSmarine’s head office is in Perth, Western Australia, with support offices in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Project Overview

AST Networks Australia was chosen via tender by the client to create an end to end satellite communication solution and ongoing service and support for their expanding fleet.

AST Networks Australia provided a long term integrated VSAT solution on both vessels (REM Etive, Havilla Harmony) consisting of dual switching (2 per vessel), SeaTel 4009 KuBand antennas and high grade bandwidth for the Australasia region on the GE23 Satellite.

Client Requirements

The client required installation, commissioning and ongoing operation and maintenance of a VSAT communication system onboard two existing vessels.

Both vessels are predominantly operate in the Asia Pacific region, however coverage for all other regions (Europe and Africa) were also required.

Our Solution

AST Networks Australia provided a long term integrated VSAT solution on both vessels consisting of dual switching (2 per vessel), SeaTel 4009 Ku Band antennas and high grade bandwidth for the Australasia region on the GE23 Satellite.

AST Networks Australia also provided a content management solution known as the Satellite Communication Optimiser (SCO) allowing the vessel operator total control of their communications link preventing unwanted or inappropriate use. The client were therefore able to preserve the bandwidth capabilities for priority applications and further controlling costs.

Furthermore AST Australia delivered a Thrane & Thrane Inmarsat FleetBroadband for remote technical support and out of band management.

Business Benefits

• Flexible and controllable bandwidth coverage in Australia and Asia.

• Local 24 hour support in the region.

• Seatel 4009 Ku Band antenna incorporates the latest technology and is designed to withstand the demanding sea conditions imaginable.

• Thrane & Thrane’s FleetBroadband provided greater operational efficiencies, remote management capability and faster information exchange all result in cost savings and competitive advantages.