FleetBroadband SAILOR FleetBroadband is the new benchmark for broadband Internet at sea and standard IP applications. With the launch of SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband and SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband reliable high-speed IP communication now becomes available to all vessels, providing broadband data and voice simultaneously on the latest generation of Inmarsat satellites. The global broadband floating office Applications FleetBroadband supports an extensive range of commercially available, off-the-shelf software, as well as specialised user applications. It is ideal for: Email and webmail Real-time electronic chart and weather updates Remote company intranet and internet access Secure communications Large file transfer Crew communications Vessel/engine telemetry SMS and instant messaging Videoconferencing Store and forward video Standard IP For email, internet and intranet access via a secure VPN connection, at speeds up to 432kbps over a shared channel. Streaming IP Guaranteed data rates on demand up to 256kbps.Choose the data rate on a case by case basis, depending on your application. Voice Make voice calls at the same time as accessing your data applications. Voicemail is also available. Group 3 fax is supported via the voice channel. ISDN Supports ISDN at 64kbps for your legacy applications. SMS Send and receive text messages – up to 160 characters. Terminals Two types of terminal (FB250 and FB500) with different performance capabilities are available from multiple manufacturers. Both use stabilised, directional antennas, varying in size and eight, but are smaller or comparable with existing Fleet terminals. The whole system is designed specifically for the marine environment and is rigorously tested to Inmarsat’s exacting standards. | | FB 250 | FB500 | | Data | | | | Standard IP | Up to 284kbps | Up to 432kbps | | Streaming IP | 32, 64, 128kbps | 32, 64, 128, 256kbps | | ISDN | | – 64kbps | | Voice | 4kbps digital and 3.1kHz audio** | 4kbps digital and 3.1kHz audio** | | Fax | Group 3 fax via 3.1kHz audio Access to efax applications | Group 3 fax via 3.1kHz audio Access to efax applications | | SMS | Standard 3G (up to 160 characters) | Standard 3G (up to 160 characters) | | Antenna | | | | Diameter from | 25cm | 57cm | | Height from | 28cm | 68cm | | Weight from | 2.5kg | 18kg |
** FB250: Above 20 degree elevation. |