Ozellar Marine, Navarino advance hybrid fleet connectivity

Ozellar Marine is advancing its digital fleet strategy through a hybrid connectivity model managed on a single platform. Working with Navarino, the ship manager is combining multiple satellite services to improve control, performance and crew welfare.

Ozellar Marine is pushing how it manages connectivity across its fleet by adopting a hybrid, multi-band approach supported by Navarino’s Infinity platform. The company, which oversees around 15 vessels, has deployed a mix of Fleet Xpress, Ku-band and Starlink services, all centrally managed to give greater operational control.

“At the core of our setup is the ability to manage everything independently,” said Murtuza Shabbir, Assistant Technical Manager at Ozellar Marine. “With Infinity, we can monitor traffic, adjust policies, and roll out changes across the fleet quickly, without relying on external support.”

The setup has allowed Ozellar Marine to refine onboard connectivity in response to crew feedback. The company recently introduced structured data allowances tailored to rank, improving access while maintaining network stability.

Alongside its existing GEO-based services, Ozellar Marine is assessing Low Earth Orbit options, including Starlink and OneWeb. Early trials have shown strong performance, though regional coverage remains under review.

“We see connectivity as a hybrid mix of technologies rather than a single solution,” added Shabbir. “The key is finding the right balance for each vessel and trading pattern.”

Navarino says such models are becoming standard as operators seek flexibility across diverse routes and operational demands.

“I am thrilled to be working closely with Mr Shabbir and Ozellar Marine on helping to enhance the technology used across their fleet,” said Dip Gajjar, Account Manager at Navarino. “These kind of hybrid connectivity models are becoming more and more common in the maritime sector, and we are proud to provide ship operators with the tools to manage them exactly as they need to with our Infinity solution.”

source : thedigitalship.