[AusNOG] Question for Maritime Comms

[Rob Byrnes]

There's a boat doing such a trip at the moment, and the skipper is blogging
his trip at http://tahinaexpedition.com/

cheers,
Rob

On 11 September 2011 13:10, simon thomason <sapage at sapage.net> wrote:

> Hey All,
>
> Just wanted to get some advise from the experts as I have been asked by a
> friend to look into what options there are for data and audio service for a
> round the world Yacht?
>
> They are currently finishing off a large personal Cat and have had a little
> look into what options there are but wanted to know what the best options
> are.
>
> I have been looking at Iridium services but wanted to know what else was
> out there and also what tech I should be looking at for them. I am certain
> there is purpose built systems for boats but what one should I/They been
> looking into.
>
> Just floating the question now to point me in the correct direction rather
> then scratching around with no real idea.
>
> They requirements are "always available" internet and voice service and
> they would rather pay for a quality service rather than a cheap and nasty
> service. Not looking at large amounts of data downloads or uploads more just
> checking mail/news/weather/stocks.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Simon T
>
>
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