Northern Marine Management Ltd. (NMM) has begun installing Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave connectivity solution on selected vessels operated by Stena Bulk and Proman Stena Bulk as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen crew welfare, recruitment, and retention.
The initiative aligns with NMM’s focus on improving onboard digital connectivity, recognising its central role in supporting seafarers’ quality of life and operational efficiency. The company stated that the deployment of NexusWave marks a significant step in delivering reliable, high-speed communication for its personnel at sea.
Developed by Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) company, NexusWave offers bonded global connectivity with 99.9% network availability, aggregated bandwidth, secure infrastructure, and unlimited data. The system supports seamless, uninterrupted communications wherever a ship operates — including busy shipping lanes and congested ports.
For crew members, the enhanced connectivity enables regular communication with family and friends, online banking, social media use, streaming, and access to remote learning platforms. NMM views these capabilities as essential to promoting mental well-being and professional development across its managed fleet.
John Cook, Ship Management Director at Northern Marine Group, said that providing dependable internet access has always been an integral part of the company’s approach to crew welfare. “As expectations evolve, so must our solutions,” he stated, describing the implementation of NexusWave as an essential milestone for Stena Bulk and Proman Stena Bulk vessels under NMM’s management. He added that NexusWave will form a key component of the company’s broader connectivity strategy across its entire managed fleet.
Robert Mathieson, Sales Manager at Inmarsat Maritime, commented that the adoption of NexusWave demonstrates NMM’s commitment to innovation and crew welfare. He noted that the collaboration reflects both organisations’ shared goal of ensuring seafarers remain connected, which contributes to overall operational performance and company reputation.
According to Inmarsat Maritime, NexusWave is designed to deliver consistent connectivity to vessels worldwide, providing the digital infrastructure necessary to sustain modern shipping operations and enhance seafarer experience.
The companies said the deployment forms part of NMM’s connectivity strategy for selected vessels across its managed fleet.
