Hafnia, a product tanker unit of Singapore’s BW Group, will complete the rollout of the Starlink satellite system across its entire fleet by the end of 2023 after completing several successful pilot projects.
Developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Starlink is a satellite internet constellation providing high-speed internet access of over 200 Mbps to remote and underserved areas globally.
Starlink is now up and running on 35 Hafnia vessels, with a full rollout across all Hafnia vessels currently being deployed and expected for completion by the end of 2023.
With the rollout of Starlink, a pioneering initiative – Project Hologram has simultaneously been rolled out, an initiative aimed at improving connection with seafarer families and loved ones – which has been piloted with remarkable success.
It enables seafarers to spend quality time with their loved ones remotely in a group setting – bridging the gap between life at sea and life on land. This was first piloted on the Hafnia Atlantic in August 2023, using Microsoft Teams as a virtual hosting platform. Since then, eight more vessels have trialled this initiative.
in August 2023, using Microsoft Teams as a virtual hosting platform. Since then, eight more vessels have trialled this initiative.“We are very excited to be able to provide state-of-the-art connectivity to our seafaring team. The high-speed connectivity will help foster deeper connections with loved ones far away, alongside the many other technical advantages that evolve the digitalization of our vessel operations,” Juzer Vasi, head of fleet solutions and cyber security at Hafnia, said.
In related company news, Danish maritime investment company J. Lauritzen has cashed in on its shares held in Hafnia. Kristian Mørch-led J. Lauritzen offloaded all the shares it had in the company for $29m.
