In the vast world of ship management, Anglo-Eastern has reached milestones that makes waves across its global fleet. Brewing rapidly over the past few months, the company proudly announced that it has completed its 100th Starlink installation. The fleet-wide embrace of this transformative technology testifies to the incredibly positive response from the operations teams and the crew on board.
The Impact of Starlink on Operations and Crew Wellbeing
In his excitement over the milestone, the Chief Information Officer of Anglo-Eastern, Torbjorn Dimblad, expressed his satisfaction with the Starlink-equipped vessels. With a consistent internet speed clocking over 100 Mbps, Starlink’s wide-reaching coverage has revolutionized connectivity on their vessels, leading to a surge of relief amidst the fleet’s crew and operations.
The implication of Starlink goes beyond the realm of fast connection speeds. The improved communication network has reduced connectivity-related issues by 90% on Starlink-equipped ships, quickly becoming a beacon of reliable connection in every corner of the globe. This new degree of interconnection has consequently hiked the resolution of IT support issues by 30%, marking a new chapter in the company’s operations.
Enhancing Communications between Teams and Vessels
Vikrant Malhotra, the Managing Director of Group QHSE, claims that this game-changing technology has brought a substantial shift in their discussions with teams aboard ships. Insights from multiple vessels are now heard in a single synchronized meeting, with crew members finding solace in this newfound camaraderie born from shared experiences and amplified ownership of improvement procedures.
The Impact of Starlink on Crew Life at Sea
With a nod of agreement, the Group Managing Director of Marine HR, Vinay Singh, elaborated on their immersion with the crew’s collected feedback. Sharing that initial concerns of spending too much time online did not materialize, he revealed that 91% of the respondents claimed their online time remained mostly static.
What has changed, however, is the revolution in how crew members communicate with their family and friends back home. The empowering speed lets them stay updated with the world news, entertainment, and even self-paced online learning, carving a robust digital space in the middle of the ocean. The survey revealed that the enhancement in communication has fostered team engagement, and over 90% of the respondents reported a hike in crew morale and strengthened interpersonal relationships amongst the crew.
Marking the Beginning of an Exciting New Era
As the company basks in the success of its Starlink adventure, the Chief Operating Officer of Anglo-Eastern, Carsten Ostenfeldt, stresses the importance of an engaged team for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient vessel operations. The ships have set sail towards an era shaped by this technology, and the company pledges to continue its pioneering journey to improve the lives of its vessels and crews.
Bjorn Hojgaard, the Chief Executive Officer of Anglo-Eastern, envisions these developments as stepping stones to a resilient, efficient, and interconnected maritime universe. With a century of Starlink installations under their belt, the voyage ahead looks promising for Anglo-Eastern and the maritime industry at large!
