With Sealink Premium Plus, the d’Amico fleet will benefit from a guaranteed committed information rate (CIR) and unlimited Ku-band VSAT data in parallel to unlimited L-band back-up, for a single, fixed monthly fee.
The package also includes XChange, a centralised IT and communications management system to ensure access to Marlink’s extensive global network and administration, in addition to automatic switching to the L-band back-up system for connectivity regardless of the coverage available in any area.
D’Amico has selected the Universal Remote Access service, a unique XChange function that enables a direct connection to a vessel’s network, which supports more effective ITC support from shore via a single, secure point of access.
The company will also have access to Portal360, Marlink’s free 24/7 online management tool, which provides direct access to critical information, including account and subscription, electronic invoices and service usage, enabling d’Amico to proactively and efficiently manage Sealink VSAT and all the solutions.
D’Amico Group is a long term customer of Telemar. With offices in over 10 maritime and financial centres, the Group has over 350 ashore employees and over 3,000 seafarers on board its vessels.
“Connectivity and digitalisation are an important part of our drive to secure fleet efficiency and reduce our environmental footprint,” said Pietro Amorusi, CIO, d’Amico Group. “Marlink is providing a complete service with strong cost control and support, resulting in a high performance and stable connectivity platform for our business going forward.”
“Sealink Premium Plus provides complete freedom for d’Amico to introduce more digitalisation into its operations and improve its communication facilities for crew, while our value added services will help them to manage, and make best use of their new high level, unlimited connectivity,” said Tore Morten Olsen, President Maritime, Marlink.