VSAT demand is rapidly increasing as passengers want to stay connected using their personal wireless devices.

O�shore support vessels require high data rates for applications like video and data �le transfer.

Demand is increasing as lower cost hardware and �exible services appeal to industrial �shing �eets.

Higher throughput, global coverage and a�ordable equipment are spurring adoption and new applications.

KEY APPLICATIONS

CRUISE INDUSTRY OFFSHORE OIL & GAS COMMERCIAL SHIPPINGFISHING INDUSTRY

KEY APPLICATIONS KEY APPLICATIONS KEY APPLICATIONSVoice and onboard GSMInternet for passenger wireless devicesInteractive guest servicesEntertainment and streaming video

Seismic data transmissionLive video monitoring and conferencingCrew trainingSystem automation and cloud computing

Online sales of catches and auctionsCatch reports for regulatory requirementsTelemedicineVessel monitoring

Crew welfareElectronic charting and weatherRemote IT servicesElectronic port and customs documentation

VESSELS

YEAR

S

2012

2013

2014

2015

201610k 15k 20k 25k5k0

MARITIME VSAT

A WAVE OF NEW OPPORTUNITY

7,800 vessels 22,700 vessels 50,000 vessels300 vessels

PENETRATION IN 2012:12,300

(Comsys)

THE IDIRECT ADVANTAGE

Virtual Network Operator: Provides lower cost model for network expansion to create global coverage

Global Roaming: Allows iDirect enabled terminals to roam across multiple coverage areas

HTS Ready: Next-generation system built for greater speed and scale, and universal hub can support any satellite architecture

High Performance: X7 remote with multi-core processor can support higher data rates for bandwidth-heavy applications

IN REVENUE BY 2016$1.2 BILLION

PENETRATION BY 2016:26,000 VESSELS WITH VSAT

The growth of VSAT services across all segments of the maritime industry is increasing. Total market size will rise to $1.2 billion by 2016.