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Zhaoshang Heavy Industry is building an SSCV using Cobham SATCOM Ku-band VSAT.
Published Time:
2021-11-12 10:57
Source:
International Shipping and Offshore Engineering Network
Cobham SATCOM has won a contract to provide VSAT satellite communication systems for two SSCVs currently under construction at China Merchants Heavy Industry Jiangsu Company, with options for four more FPSOs next year. Cobham SATCOM's innovative solution focuses on system performance to improve the end-user experience.
Singapore - Cobham SATCOM will provide VSAT communication systems for two FPSOs currently under construction in China, with options for four more SSCVs next year. The order for Ku-band SAILOR VSAT equipment was placed by Ocean Technologies International (Hong Kong) Limited, a system integrator that joined Cobham's Asia-Pacific distribution network in March 2016.
An undisclosed European shipowner, an existing Cobham customer, has previously installed Sea Tel and SAILOR VSAT equipment on its vessels. The reliability, performance, and quality of the existing equipment systems were cited as key factors in the latest order from Cobham SATCOM. China Merchants Heavy Industry's shipyard in Nantong, Jiangsu is building the two SSCVs.
“We are delighted to partner with Ocean Technologies and celebrate such a prestigious contract early in our partnership,” said Mr. Cheng-Yu Tang, Chief Representative of Cobham China. “We have already discussed with Ocean Technologies how to expand our cooperation by broadening our relationship to include onshore application solutions.”
Preparations for deploying the Sea Tel 9711 IMA system are underway, with installation scheduled for December on the first newbuild project, and the second in Spring 2018.
Due to the layout of the SSCV projects, the VSAT antenna will be installed approximately 150m away from the FPSO superstructure, which is far greater than typical installations. To prevent signal attenuation over this distance, fiber optic cable will be used instead of traditional coaxial cable to connect the antenna to the Above Deck Unit (ADU) located on the superstructure. The ADU connects to the modem, which is the interface to the ship's IT network.
Ms. Sun Rong, Vice President of Ocean Technologies, explained: “The decision to use fiber optics was made to avoid the risk of signal loss under unusual circumstances and to ensure that connection quality does not degrade. This emphasis on optimizing system performance will ultimately pay off, resulting in an improved end-user experience.”
High-specification Sea Tel VSAT systems have become the default communication technology for floating offshore platforms (including SSCVs, jack-up rigs, and Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRUs)). With long deployment times and relatively large crews, offshore operators have long recognized the importance of providing a high level of crew welfare. Today, this undoubtedly includes reliable access to the internet. VSAT is effectively the only satellite technology capable of providing sufficient bandwidth to meet this requirement. With crew welfare being a major driver, customers are also considering further expanding entertainment options from Cobham SATCOM's TVRO.
The Sea Tel 9711 is a 3-axis stabilized, all-in-one marine antenna system with a 2.4-meter diameter radially biased diameter antenna operating in C and Ku bands. It features a switchable feed and subreflector, and combined with specially designed software, the system can switch between the two frequencies without human intervention, eliminating any downtime on the ship's IT network.
The extended internet user interface features remote management capabilities, accessible from virtually any internet-enabled device. It employs industry-standard encryption protocols, providing privacy and data integrity between the two communicating computer applications and ensuring a high level of security against cyber risks.
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