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Superyachts and a sustainable future | COP26

Superyachts and a sustainable future | COP26

Superyachts and a sustainable futureCan we keep 1.5 alive?As the second week of the hugely significant COP26 summit is well under way, many of us await the outcome with bated breath. All eyes are on the summit as world leaders discuss, negotiate, and set agendas for...

The OceanWeb Team is Growing

The OceanWeb Team is Growing

The OceanWeb Team is GrowingMark OrtegaWe’re pleased to announce that our little OceanWeb team is growing and this week we welcome with great enthusiasm the latest member of the family, Mark Ortega. Mark has joined our tech team as Technical Support Engineer,...

When can you expect 5G at sea?

When can you expect 5G at sea?

When can you expect 5G at sea?What's all the hype about 5G?We’ve all been hearing a lot of late about 5G technology and the increased speeds and reduced latency it promises. And that's not to mention the greater bandwidth which can provide connectivity for many more...

Monaco reflections from years past

Monaco reflections from years past

Monaco ReflectionsMonaco Yacht Show 2017Four years ago this month, the OceanWeb team were in the throes of the Monaco Yacht Show when company MD, Ben Hextall, was interviewed by Superyacht Technology News to discuss how the team were getting on at the show and the...

London ISW 2021

London ISW 2021

London International Shipping Week 2021The Digital Future for MaritimeWe’re delighted that this year our friends over at Isle of Man Maritime are supporting London International Shipping Week 2021 as bronze sponsors. Affectionally known as LISW21, and being hailed as...

Keeping your hardware up to date

Keeping your hardware up to date

Keeping your superyacht hardware up to date. Upgrading your hardware couldn’t be easier with the team here at OceanWeb. We have the experience and knowhow to ensure your yacht will stand the test of time. Not only can we perform onsite and remote health checks on your...

Who is this mysterious Kevin character?

Who is this mysterious Kevin character?

Who is this mysterious Kevin character anyway?From chief engineer to business development managerKevin White has a whole plethora of letters after his name, building a maritime engineering career spanning some 20 years. Kevin joined OceanWeb back in July 2020 after...

Watch TV onboard your superyacht

Watch TV onboard your superyacht

How to watch TV onboard your superyacht.For the joy of televisionAccessing onboard TV and other entertainment services while at sea be a minefield – understanding which system you need for what channels; what’s accessible in which regions; and if streaming over IP,...

European 4G data has gone flexible

European 4G data has gone flexible

European 4G has gone flexibleIntroducing our new European 4G data plans, for ultimate flexibilityHigh speed 4G data has become an essential service for modern-day yachts and superyachts as they offer reliable high speed connections at competitive pricing. Whether the...

World Ocean Day – 8th June 2021

World Ocean Day – 8th June 2021

World Ocean Day 2021The long road to recoveryAs the global vaccination programme gains momentum, the world is starting to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with our focus firmly fixed on recovery. It’s not just the effects of the pandemic that require amelioration,...

New OceanWeb technical appointment

New OceanWeb technical appointment

New OceanWeb appointmentHadley ReisIt is with great enthusiasm that we welcome the newest member of the OceanWeb team, Hadley Reis, who has recently moved over to the Isle of Man from Hampshire on the sunny southern coast of England. Hadley’s experience across all...

The rise of LEO and MEO satellites

The rise of LEO and MEO satellites

The rise of LEO and MEO satellite constellationsGEO, MEO and LEO There is a lot of excitement in the communications industry regarding the future of satellite connectivity. Following Elon Musk’s latest announcement about his Starlink venture, LEO (low Earth orbit) and...