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Connecting the Deep: How Starlink Mini is Transforming Offshore Operations

On vessels across the world’s oceans, a quiet revolution is taking place. Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) – the underwater workhorses of the subsea industry – are being controlled with unprecedented precision thanks to enhanced surface connectivity.

Drawing on years of experience in maritime satellite communications, Clarus Networks Group has developed deep expertise in what offshore operators need. Now, they’re bringing that experience to bear with an exciting new solution.

“The biggest challenge in subsea operations has always been maintaining reliable communication between ship and shore,” explains Chris Schonhut, Director of Maritime & Energy at Clarus Networks Group. “When you’re coordinating complex ROV operations from a vessel, every millisecond of delay in your surface communications matters.”

Enter Clarus Networks Group and their game-changing deployment of the Starlink Mini system. As an authorised reseller of Starlink’s technology, they’re building on their proven track record to bring high-speed internet to offshore vessels, creating a crucial link in the chain of subsea operations.

The numbers are impressive for the “Mini” version of Starlink’s hardware. The system delivers download speeds of over 100 Mbps – fast enough to stream multiple HD video feeds from vessel to shore simultaneously. With latency as low as 20 milliseconds, ships can maintain near-instant communication with onshore teams. The system’s power efficiency is remarkable too – operating on just 25 watts, making it ideal for vessels where power management is crucial.

This portable powerhouse is reshaping how operators think about offshore connectivity. Unlike traditional maritime systems that demand permanent installation, the Starlink Mini can be swiftly deployed and relocated as operations demand – a game-changer for the dynamic world of offshore projects.

“The ability to quickly mobilise communication systems has been a long-standing challenge in our industry,” notes Schonhut. “With Starlink Mini, we can provide enterprise-grade connectivity that moves with the mission, whether it’s a short-term ROV deployment or a vessel changing operational regions. More importantly, it’s transforming how decisions are made. Before, many decisions had to be made in isolation on the vessel. Now, surface teams can share ROV data with onshore experts in real-time, enabling collaborative problem-solving and ensuring operations are both efficient and well-informed.”

The impact is being felt across the industry. Environmental researchers can now stream ROV footage from their vessels to onshore scientists. Oil and gas companies are conducting remote inspections with unprecedented coordination between ship and shore. Infrastructure surveys that once required extensive post-processing can now be analysed in real-time by onshore teams.

But technology alone isn’t the full story. Clarus Networks Group has backed their hardware with round-the-clock support through their Network Operations Centre (NOC). “When you’re conducting critical operations at sea, you can’t afford to wait for technical support during business hours,” Schonhut adds. “Our team monitors these systems 24/7, often catching and resolving issues before our clients even notice them.”

The system’s durability matches its capabilities. With an IP67 rating, the Starlink Mini is built to withstand harsh marine conditions, from saltwater spray to extreme temperatures, whilst mounted on the vessel’s deck.

As offshore operations become increasingly sophisticated, reliable high-speed ship-to-shore connectivity isn’t just enhancing efficiency – it’s enabling entirely new possibilities. From real-time collaboration on ROV operations to instant data sharing between vessel and shore, the technology is helping to unlock the ocean’s potential whilst ensuring operations remain safe and controlled.

For an industry that has long struggled with reliable offshore communications, this new era of connectivity is transforming how we work upon and beneath the waves.

For further information, visit www.clarus-networks.com.

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