In the offshore industry, where operations are carried out in some of the most remote and harsh environments on Earth, reliable, high-speed connectivity is no longer just a requirement for operations—it’s vital for crew welfare too.
Today’s offshore personnel expect internet access that mirrors what they enjoy at home. Whether it's keeping in touch with loved ones, streaming entertainment, or accessing social media, the modern crew relies on strong digital connections to maintain mental well-being during long stints at sea.
Offshore communication systems have traditionally prioritised business-critical operations. While this ensures the functioning of essential systems, it often limits bandwidth available for crew use. The result? Frustration, low morale, and difficulty in retaining skilled workers—especially as the expectations of digital access continue to rise.
At the same time, offshore environments are becoming more connected. New systems for remote diagnostics, cloud computing, video surveillance, and data logging demand additional bandwidth, making it even harder to meet both operational and crew requirements.
Seasat IT, formerly KJAER DATA, is a Danish systems integrator specialising in offshore and maritime communications. Understanding the dual challenge of operational demands and human connectivity needs, Seasat IT developed a hybrid solution that merges terrestrial and satellite networks into a seamless communication platform.
At the heart of this solution are:
This combination allows Seasat IT to offer:
With operations spanning three global time zones, Seasat IT has rapidly become a trusted provider of high-performance offshore connectivity. Their clients benefit from:
By providing an “internet-like-home” experience while safeguarding mission-critical systems, Seasat IT’s hybrid approach delivers both performance and peace of mind.
The journey began over three years ago at SMM Hamburg, one of the world’s largest maritime exhibitions. There, Christian Majgaard, CEO of Seasat IT, came across what he described as a “strange-looking antenna” at the POYNTING stand. At that time, the WaveHunter™ hadn’t yet evolved into the familiar dome form factor.
Despite the unusual design, Majgaard immediately recognised the potential. His deep understanding of offshore connectivity challenges, coupled with a keen eye for innovation, led Seasat IT to standardise on the POYNTING WaveHunter™ as the foundation for its hybrid systems.
Since then, POYNTING has expanded its product range with compact dome antennas such as RIPPLE and SWIRL, which have been quickly adopted into Seasat IT’s 4G/5G offerings.
The WaveHunter™ is a high-performance antenna system designed for offshore and maritime connectivity, engineered to withstand extreme conditions while delivering exceptional performance.
By combining the robust hardware of the POYNTING WaveHunter™ with Seasat IT’s hybrid network architecture, this partnership is redefining what offshore communication looks like. Whether ensuring uninterrupted operations or enabling crew members to connect with life ashore, the solution delivers where it matters most.
In an industry where both performance and people matter, Seasat IT and POYNTING are bridging the digital divide at sea—one vessel at a time.
