Fleet Xpress

Powering the maritime ecosystem

Harnessing the power of the connected maritime ecosystem

The unprecedented demand for data to accelerate operational efficiency, decarbonise and enhance crew welfare, combined with rapid advances in global mobile connectivity, are driving the pace of digitalisation across the maritime sector. Over 70% of shipping businesses have embarked on their digital transformation journey.

Discover the power of Fleet Xpress

The Fleet Xpress Enhanced solution brings together the best of Inmarsat's connectivity solutions to help shipping companies harness the full power of a connected maritime ecosystem. The modular offering brings unrivalled flexibility to consolidate and scale IT requirements with a combination of satellite connectivity solutions – and takes place over a trusted endpoint security network.

Built on Fleet Edge

The future proof maritime edge platform designed to deliver Inmarsat ORCHESTRA

Fleet Xpress provides access to a wide portfolio of Inmarsat connectivity services through our Fleet Edge platform. Fleet Edge unlocks the power of edge computing capability for always-on communications. Fully secure, it enables seamless delivery of new features, updates and bug fixes on a vessel via over-the-air software upgrades. Fleet Edge comes with a rich set of standardised assurance data through shore side APIs and edge interfaces, making the integration with partner smartboxes easy.

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Powered by the world’s most advanced mobile satellite network

Shipping companies need guaranteed seamless global coverage for fast and secure data transfer - especially at busy ports, straits and shipping canals where reliable connectivity matters most. Fleet Xpress operates as a fully managed service, powered by our Ka-band Global Xpress network, enabling customers to increase their bandwidth as their digital ecosystem evolves.

Seamless, global, Ka-band spot beam coverage enables consistent, stable, uninterrupted quality of service, with no drop out at satellite handover while unique, steerable beams layer additional, high-speed capacity where maritime customers need it most. FleetBroadband back-up assures 100% network availability adherence - with no unwanted bill shocks.

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12,000+

vessels worldwide using Fleet Xpress

1.65m+

individuals connected and protected at sea

100%

Integrated Ka/L-band availability

Boost operational efficiency

Benefits for operations:

Reliable bandwidth to support onboard IoT applications and enable ground-breaking new digital services
Consolidated, cloud-based storage and management of fleet data
Real-time, data-led support for telemetry, enhanced route planning, scheduling and fuel efficiency
IoT-enabled engine and equipment inspection, remote diagnostics, emissions monitoring, fault detection and condition-based maintenance
Ensures compliance with decarbonisation regulations and vessel ratings
Single, connected control centre capable of real-time oversight for a dispersed fleet: reduced need for specialists onboard
Ecosystem of trusted industry-leading application partners for fast, secure and simple-to-use analytics and intelligence
Technology agnostic: connect to any IoT provider without additional hardware costs

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Empower your crew

Benefits for crew welfare and retention:

Meet growing expectations for internet access and digital services
Crew access to high-speed affordable internet completely independent from the vessel’s bandwidth without impacting critical operations services
Boost crew morale and wellbeing: connect them to what and who matters most
Simple self-service portal with flexible payment options
Order and manage Fleet Hotspot vouchers for seafarers on Inmarsat's self-service portal to support programmes for reward and recognition
ChatCard option for voice calls. Vouchers to support programmes for reward and recognition
Online access to healthcare and telemedicine services
Stay ahead of crew requirements (OCIMF, RightShip)
Proven impact on staff retention and attracting new talent

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Simplify and standardise I.T.

Benefits for IT and technology teams:

Improve productivity with a flexible, scalable, onboard IT environment
Step up and standardise applications across ship and shore – no more ‘made for maritime’ compromises
Seamlessly interoperate cloud-based technologies with terrestrial infrastructure: ship as an office in any location.
Greater control and visibility over all fleet communications
Remote upgrade and centralised application management
Secure remote access to troubleshoot onboard networks
Unified Threat Management, multi-layered endpoint security and crew awareness training module
Self-service optionality to enable all teams

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Supporting your transformation journey

Modular Fleet Xpress allows you to easily upgrade bandwidth as you adopt applications at a pace that suits you, from email and basic office applications, to IoT-powered solutions and emerging technologies to enhance your data, insights and analysis.

Explore the full suite of future-focused digital solutions delivered by Inmarsat.

Fleet Hotspot

Included by default on Fleet Edge platform

High-speed crew WiFi made simple for enhanced crew welfare

Fleet Data

Included by default on Fleet Edge platform

IoT data transfer and management on dedicated pipeline

Fleet Connect

Included by default on Fleet Edge platform

Secure API for application providers on dedicated pipeline

Self-Service Portal

Included by default on Fleet Edge platform

Monitor all services through the FX Self-Service Portal

Fleet Secure

Protect your vessel from the costly dangers of the dark web. Pioneering cyber resilience at sea.

Fleet Care

Maximise the value of your Fleet Xpress investment with round-the-clock maintenance, repairs and support.

Fleet Mail

Expand the potential of your office onboard with Fleet Mail. Secure, stable, cloud-based email designed to meet the extreme challenges of the remote maritime environment.