Eutelsat Group and
OmniAccess announce collaboration with motorsport’s
Extreme E for connectivity on board its supply ship
St. Helena
31 JANUARY 2023
Eutelsat Group has
announced an agreement between Eutelsat OneWeb and
breakthrough live action motorsport Extreme E to
connect the St. Helena. This is a 6,767 gross ton
ship which acts as transport facility and floating
VIP hospitality club for Extreme E.
The ship is used to transport
the motor racing teams innovative Odyssey cars and
all ancillary cargo. The ship is one of the first to
have installed Kymeta Peregrine maritime user
terminals and the installation, integration and
support of the connectivity services are being
managed and supported by OmniAccess.
Eutelsat OneWeb’s consistent
high-speed, low latency connectivity will deliver
significantly increased reliability and data-rates
of up to 200 Mbps, enhancing life onboard for
Extreme E’s race crew, support teams and onboard
scientists.
Ali Russell, CEO, Extreme E
said: “With this collaboration we are literally
accelerating towards a connected future for
everyone. Beyond being a unique sporting spectacle,
Extreme E is also a sport with a profound purpose,
committed to making a positive impact on the planet
and driving change for a sustainable future. We
operate in the remotest areas of the world and know
the value of high-speed connectivity and that’s why
we are so excited to be increasing our collaboration
with Eutelsat OneWeb and its ecosystem.”
Carole Plessy, VP Maritime and
Europe at Eutelsat OneWeb, said, “We are thrilled
that Eutelsat OneWeb together with its partners
OmniAccess and Kymeta have connected the St. Helena
to the internet, enabling communications from ship
to shore no matter where she sails. Together with
our partners Kymeta and OmniAccess, we are
demonstrating the fully serviced ecosystem of
specialist connectivity now readily available to the
maritime industry.”
Carlos Carbajal, CEO,
OmniAccess, said, “We are delighted to be part of
this ground-breaking collaboration with Eutelsat
OneWeb, working together to deliver cutting-edge
connectivity solutions for the St. Helena, a pivotal
component of Extreme E’s motorsport and
sustainability operations. As we continue to push
the boundaries of what is possible in maritime
communications technology, OmniAccess remains
committed to providing innovative solutions that
cater to the evolving needs of our clients.”
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