Marlink to Deploy Sealink NextGen for Thoresen Shipping's Fleet

Marlink to Deploy Sealink Nextgen for Thoresen Shipping’s Fleet

Oslo and Paris, December 3, 2024
Marlink, a leading provider of ICT solutions for maritime industries, is supporting Thoresen Shipping in its digital transformation by deploying its Sealink NextGen solution across the company’s 24-vessel fleet.

Advanced Hybrid Network Integration

Marlink will provide Thoresen Shipping with a hybrid network that combines VSAT and Starlink LEO services, ensuring high-speed, reliable connectivity. The system also includes backup services and advanced tools for network management and cybersecurity.

Using Marlink’s XChange platform, the hybrid network will feature software-defined application routing (SD-WAN) and Endpoint Detection for cyber protection. This setup allows seamless integration of various network types, including GEO, LEO, and MSS backup, ensuring maximum uptime, global coverage, and secure connectivity for both business and crew applications.

Benefits of Sealink NextGen

The Sealink NextGen solution will improve Thoresen Shipping’s operations by enhancing application performance, boosting network security, and enabling better crew communications. Additional benefits include:

Collaborative workflow capabilities
Remote access to shipboard systems
Improved customer support

Thoresen Shipping: A Global Dry Bulk Operator

Headquartered in Thailand, Thoresen Shipping operates 24 modern Supramax and Ultramax bulk carriers, serving clients across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Established in 1904, the company has a long-standing reputation for excellence in dry bulk shipping and serves its clients through contracts of affreightment, period charters, and spot charters.

Supporting a Digital Transformation

Thoresen Shipping emphasized the strategic importance of digitalisation in improving competitiveness and fleet efficiency. “This transition will bring tangible benefits for our fleet, our crews, and our shore teams, allowing us to adapt quickly to market changes,” the company said.

A Partnership for the Future

Tore Morten Olsen, President of Maritime at Marlink, commented: “We are proud to work with Thoresen Shipping to deliver a network that supports both business operations and crew welfare. With this efficient and secure solution, Thoresen is well-positioned to benefit from high-speed services and global connectivity.”

The Sealink NextGen solution marks a significant step forward in Thoresen Shipping’s ability to optimise operations, support its crew, and respond to the demands of a rapidly changing market.