VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2024
/CNW/ - Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a leading independent
maritime asset owner and operator, has completed the groundbreaking
initiative to equip its entire fleet with SpaceX's Starlink
satellite connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the
company's digital transformation journey.
Seaspan is amongst the first major owner/operators of
containerships to fully integrate Starlink's low latency, high
bandwidth service across its entire fleet. This achievement
underscores Seaspan's commitment to technological innovation and
its position as an industry leader in adopting leading technology
solutions.
Building on a collaborative partnership with SpaceX, Seaspan has
been at the forefront of utilizing Starlink's low-earth orbit
communications in the maritime industry, recognizing its potential
to meet the unique and ever-growing demands of containership marine
operations.
Torsten Holst Pedersen, Seaspan's
Chief Operating Officer, commented, "Seaspan is proud to be at the
forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Enhanced
connectivity on board our vessels will translate to increased
efficiency, safety, and seafarer welfare across our fleet."
Garret Wong, Vice President of
Information Technology, added, "In today's digital age, where data
transfer demands continue to skyrocket for leveraging AI and other
innovative technologies, it was crucial to establish robust
high-bandwidth communication capabilities across our fleet.
With the implementation of Starlink on all our vessels, we are now
well-positioned to take advantage of the latest emerging
state-of-the-art technologies in the maritime industry."
By strategically embracing this cutting-edge technology, Seaspan
reaffirms its dedication to enhancing communication and advancing
operational excellence at sea.
About Seaspan
Corporation
Seaspan is a worldwide leader in independent maritime asset
management and ownership, focusing on long-term, fixed-rate leases
to the world's most prominent container shipping lines. As of
March 31, 2024, Seaspan's operating
fleet consisted of 165 vessels, with an additional 23 vessels under
construction, delivering through to December
2024 and increasing total fleet capacity to approximately
1.9 million TEU on a fully delivered basis. In addition, the
company has entered shipbuilding contracts for six 10,800 CEU pure
car, truck carrier (PCTC) newbuild vessels as of March 31, 2024. For more information, visit
seaspancorp.com.
About SpaceX Starlink
Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all
over the world. As the world's first and largest satellite
constellation using a low Earth orbit, Starlink delivers broadband
internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video
calls and more.
Starlink is engineered and operated by SpaceX. As the world's
leading provider of launch services, SpaceX is leveraging its deep
experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations to deploy
the world's most advanced broadband internet system.
SOURCE Atlas Corp.