Hybrid Marine Internet — Coastal + Offshore Resilience
Hybrid Marine Internet
Coastal and Offshore Resilience
Reliable internet connectivity is now fundamental to today's vessel operations. From near-shore routes to offshore passages, commercial vessels require uninterrupted connectivity to support operations, safety systems, and crew welfare.
Burmarc designs and delivers hybrid marine internet solutions that intelligently combine cellular and satellite connectivity, ensuring reliable service from harbour to open sea — without manual intervention or single points of failure.
Internet Connectivity Designed Around How Vessels Operate
Marine connectivity is not one-size-fits-all. Coverage availability, vessel construction, route profile, and onboard systems all influence what will work reliably in practice.
Rather than supplying individual products, we engineer vessel-specific connectivity solutions that balance:
- Performance
- Resilience
- Coverage continuity
- Long-term operability
- Budget
The result is a practical, scalable secure internet solution that supports both operational and crew demands.
Application-Led Marine Internet Solutions
Coastal & Short-Sea Connectivity
Ideal for ferries, Ro-Ro vessels, harbour craft, and near-shore operators.
- High-speed 4G/5G connectivity when operating within terrestrial coverage
- Multi-network resilience using multiple cellular providers
- Optimised antenna selection and placement
- Seamless roaming across coastal routes
This approach delivers excellent performance where cellular coverage is available, with minimal operational complexity.
Offshore & Open-Sea Connectivity
For vessels operating beyond reliable cellular range.
- Satellite connectivity using LEO and traditional systems
- Predictable coverage offshore
- Suitable for operational data, crew communications, and safety-critical services
- Scalable bandwidth options aligned to vessel requirements
Satellite connectivity ensures continuity when operating beyond coastal infrastructure.
Hybrid Marine Internet (Recommended)
For most commercial operators, hybrid connectivity provides the best balance of performance and resilience.
Hybrid systems intelligently combine:
- Cellular connectivity when in coverage
- Satellite connectivity offshore
- Seemless automatic failover between bearers
- Centralised control of bandwidth and priorities mainting QoS for critical comms
There is no need for manual switching — the system adapts automatically as the vessel moves between coverage zones.
Secure and adaptable network management
Crew Welfare & Passenger Connectivity
Expectations for onboard internet access continue to rise.
We design networks that support:
- Managed crew Wi-Fi access
- Fair-use policies and bandwidth controls
- Separation of crew & guest traffic from operational systems
- Scalable performance to suit vessel size, crew & passenger numbers
Connectivity is delivered without compromising operational reliability.
Connectivity for Onboard Systems
Modern vessels rely on connectivity to support a growing range of systems, including:
- Remote diagnostics and maintenance
- VoIP and onboard communications
- Digital reporting and operational platforms
- Optional remote access to systems such as CCTV
We ensure these systems are prioritised appropriately within the onboard networks.
How Burmarc Delivers Reliable Marine Connectivity
Burmarc acts as a connectivity engineering partner, not just a hardware supplier.
Our approach includes:
- Route and coverage analysis
- Hybrid network architecture design
- Marine-grade antenna and cabling and below decks systems
- Professional onboard installation
- Integration with existing vessel systems
- Ongoing support and fleet standardisation
This ensures solutions remain reliable in real-world marine environments.
Typical Hybrid Marine Internet Architecture
A typical deployment may include:
- Multiple cellular antennas for coastal coverage
- Satellite terminals for offshore connectivity
- Intelligent multi-WAN routing
- Segregated networks for operations, crew & guest services
- Centralised monitoring and control
Each system is tailored to the vessel, not templated.
Proven Technology Ecosystem
We integrate proven marine connectivity technologies, including:
- Starlink
- Iridium
- KVH Industries
- Peplink
- Poynting
- Amazon LEO - coming soon
Technology selection is driven by operational need, not brand preference.
Why Commercial Operators Choose Burmarc
- Long-standing practical experience in commercial marine environments
- Focus on resilience and real-world performance
- Support for hybrid and multi-bearer architectures
- Scalable for future inclusion of emerging technologies and vendors
- Long-term system thinking rather than single deployments
Talk to an Engineer about your vessel requirement
If you are planning a newbuild, refit, or connectivity upgrade, we can help you determine:
- Whether cellular, satellite, or hybrid connectivity is appropriate
- Expected coverage and performance on your routes
- Antenna and installation considerations
- How to build resilience into your onboard network
Request a marine connectivity consultation to discuss your vessel and operating profile.