E3 Systems and Rivada partner to revolutionize maritime communications
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Rivada Space Networks has joined forces with e3 Systems, a prominent maritime integrator specializing in Superyacht connectivity, to bring cutting-edge communications solutions to the maritime sector. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), underscores Rivada’s growing global footprint, with more than $13 billion in contracted business for its innovative low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network.
Modern superyachts demand robust, high-speed connectivity to accommodate the increasing reliance on data-intensive activities such as 4K/8K streaming, video conferencing, cloud computing, and large file transfers. Rivada’s advanced “Outernet” network is designed to meet this demand, offering a secure and future-ready infrastructure that mimics an “at-home or in-office” digital experience regardless of the vessel’s location.
The Outernet stands apart with its ability to support broadcast, multicast, and global corporate networking through multi-gigabit bi-directional connectivity with worldwide reach. Its architecture ensures continuous and secure communication from remote ocean locations to urban centers, enabling seamless data transfer and connectivity.
At the heart of Rivada’s offering is a 600-satellite constellation forming a global, low-latency orbital network. Utilizing inter-satellite laser links and sophisticated onboard processing, this network creates an optical mesh in space that keeps data securely contained from origin to destination. By bypassing terrestrial and undersea cable systems, Rivada’s technology addresses traditional infrastructure vulnerabilities while delivering ultra-secure and private communication with unparalleled coverage.
Stuart Castell, Group Managing Director of e3 Systems, highlighted the significance of this technology for their customers: “We are experiencing increased demand for high-bandwidth connectivity from our customers, who are looking for enterprise-grade performance and security. Rivada’s Outernet architecture is fundamentally different from all others: It is ‘gateway-less,’ i.e., data passes from satellite to satellite without touching any land infrastructure, providing true global point-to-point, super-fast, enterprise-grade communication.” Castell emphasized that the Outernet’s capabilities are equivalent to having fiber-grade connectivity at sea, making it an ideal solution for superyachts.
Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada, elaborated on the broader implications of the network, saying: “We are seeing a huge uptake in our business in multiple market sectors across the globe, underlining the growing appetite for our unique space-based network. The Rivada Outernet’s ability to meet the requirements of maritime connectivity providers in terms of security, latency, capacity, and coverage means users can do everything at sea that they do at home and in the office, which is a game-changer for the sector.”
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