Seattle-based Coastal Transportation, a family-run cargo operator, has adopted Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave solution to transform communications across its fleet of refrigerated and general cargo vessels.
The move represents a strategic upgrade aimed at ensuring reliable, cyber-secure connectivity for ships navigating between Seattle and Western Alaska’s demanding and often unpredictable port routes.
Operating in remote regions with limited digital infrastructure, the company faces constant challenges from extreme weather and isolation.
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This upgrade strengthens its capacity to protect critical systems, maintain efficient logistics, and support crew welfare—while safeguarding against the growing tide of cyber threats targeting the global shipping industry.
NexusWave: A New Standard for Secure, Managed Maritime Connectivity
Delivered by Inmarsat Maritime, now part of Viasat, NexusWave is a fully managed, bonded connectivity service that combines multiple network links into one seamless, high-performance solution.
Among its core features:
Secure-by-design architecture protecting operational systems and cargo data
Segregated networks separating crew and business communications
Global uptime exceeding 99.9%, ensuring uninterrupted internet access from Seattle to Dutch Harbor
Simplified, single-provider management for efficient deployment across the entire fleet
Stephanie Grisham, Technical Program Manager at Coastal Transportation, described the rollout as “a natural next step,” emphasizing that NexusWave is “the only solution that aligns with our standards for reliability and security.”
Building on a Partnership of Trust
The collaboration also deepens Coastal Transportation’s long-standing relationship with Inmarsat Maritime.
Logan Murray, Sales Account Manager at Inmarsat, noted that the operator exemplifies a wider trend among maritime companies adopting managed, bonded connectivity to boost fleet safety, efficiency, and performance.
As the wave of maritime digitalization accelerates, Coastal Transportation’s investment in NexusWave reinforces its commitment to operational excellence—ensuring vessels remain secure, resilient, and mission-ready even in some of North America’s most remote and challenging sea lanes.
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