Inmarsat Maritime to Provide Always-On Satellite Connectivity for Vega Reederei Diesel Electric Cargo Vessels

NexusWave bonded connectivity enables seamless, reliable operations for Vega Reederei’s sustainable fleet. Image: © Vega Reederei

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime has signed a contract with Vega Reederei to install its NexusWave bonded connectivity solution on ten new diesel-electric cargo vessels scheduled for delivery in 2026. The system combines multiple communication networks to provide always-on connectivity, unlimited data access, and advanced cyber-security features. The vessels are designed for improved environmental performance and may later incorporate fully electric propulsion and wind-assisted technologies. The agreement supports Vega Reederei’s modernization strategy and reflects growing demand for high-capacity maritime connectivity solutions. Future upgrades will incorporate the ViaSat-3 satellite network to enhance performance further.

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 25-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat Communication Services, has signed an agreement with Vega Reederei to equip ten new diesel-electric short-sea cargo vessels with its NexusWave bonded connectivity solution. The installation will provide the vessels with continuous high-performance connectivity, unlimited data access, and integrated cyber-security capabilities to support modern ship operations.

The vessels, scheduled for delivery by July 2026, are 89-metre general cargo coasters with a deadweight of approximately 3,800 tonnes. Designed with a focus on environmental performance, the ships incorporate optimized hull and propeller configurations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The vessels are also designed to accommodate future technological upgrades, including possible conversion to fully electric propulsion and the addition of wind-assisted propulsion technology developed by Conoship and eConowind.

The NexusWave service will support operational requirements for Vega Reederei’s new fleet, which features advanced operational technology systems and complex electrical configurations. Reliable connectivity will help ensure efficient vessel performance while enabling secure communications and data exchange between ships and shore-based operations.

NexusWave is a fully managed connectivity solution that combines multiple communication networks into a single bonded service, including GX Ka-band, low Earth orbit satellite services, LTE and L-band networks. The system is designed to deliver continuous connectivity with automatic redundancy, providing an experience comparable to office or home broadband connections while maintaining a secure network environment.

Leon Constantin von Plato, Head of Technical Department at Vega Reederei, noted that the new fleet reflects the company’s strategy of improving efficiency and environmental performance through modern vessel design and advanced onboard systems. The adoption of a high-capacity connectivity solution with integrated cyber-security capabilities is intended to support these operational goals.

Christian Fölster, Sales Manager at Inmarsat Maritime, emphasized that Vega Reederei’s modernization programme makes the company well suited to adopt next-generation connectivity solutions designed to meet both current and future maritime communications requirements.

The agreement follows additional NexusWave deployments with Auerbach Marine and Krey Schiffahrt GmbH and forms part of a broader rollout strategy. Future service enhancements will include integration with the ViaSat-3 Ka-band satellite network, which is expected to further increase capacity and connection speeds for NexusWave users.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to plans to incorporate the ViaSat-3 Ka-band network and VS60 maritime terminal into the NexusWave solution, and the resulting improvements to performance, speeds, flexibility, network efficiency and data security. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to access third-party capacity and services; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; capacity constraints in our business in the lead-up to the launch of services on our satellites; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers; our reliance on a limited number of third parties to manufacture and supply our products and services; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; and other factors affecting the maritime sector.  In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

SOURCE: Viasat, Inc.