INMARSAT FLEET 33
Fleet 33 has the smallest antenna in the Fleet 77, 55 and 33 range. Light above-deck equipment and simple, low-cost hardware installation makes it a natural choice for small craft.

Applications Supports a range of ship management operations:
Telephony Internet access Email Remote monitoring Weather and chart updatesCrew calling Fax Text.

Key features As well as global voice, a choice of communication tools, including:

Integrated data Delivers a data stream at 9.6kbps (and up to seven times faster with compression) within satellite spot beams - used for fax and file transfers.  

Always online With the Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS), pay for data you send and receive, rather than connection time. Ideal for email and web browsing.

Voice services Fleet 33's digital system lets everyone onboard benefit from seamless voice communications around the world. Additional SIM card functionality also makes it possible to offer capabilities such as crew calling, a range of communications solutions designed to take social calling away from the bridge and allow crew to call home in privacy.

 

■ SAILOR 33 FLEET+

Always on. Sailor 33 Fleet+ utilises Inmarsat's, 'always on' Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS), meaning you have permanent access to the internet and company intranets, whenever you are at sea. Voice, fax and connection to PCs and laptops is as straightforward as an office on land. Notably easy to install, customers find they can fit the equipment themselves.

Manufacturer: Thrane & Thrane
Size:
Antenna:Height 40cm, diameter 40cm (9kg)
Below-decks equipment:8 x 18 x 31cm (3kg)
Voice: 4.8kbps, 3.1kHz audio
Fax: 9.6kbps (Group 3)
Data: 9.6kbps, Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS)
Interfaces: Include RJ-45, RS-422, RS-232
Operational temperatures: -25C to +55C
Coverage: Global voice, spot beam fax and data

 

■ JRC JUE-33

Single, powerful solution. Designed for maximum ease of use, the JUE-33 Fleet 33 is fully compatible with Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband service and can easily be upgraded by replacing the main unit. Incorporating the industry’s smallest antenna and the latest interfacing standards, the JUE-33 Fleet 33 delivers crystal-clear voice communications, effective data throughput up to 40kbps and fax transmission.

Manufacturer:JRC
Size:
Antenna: Height 37.25cm, diameter 35cm (7.4kg)
Below-decks equipment:18.3 x 16.6 x 7.2cm (1.6kg)
Voice:4.8kbps
Fax: 9.6kbps (Group 3)
Data: 9.6kbps (up to 40kbps, built-in V.42bis/V.44 compression)
Interfaces: RJ-11(2), RJ-45, USB, RS-232 Serial Port, WRF Output
Operational temperatures: Antenna : -25C to +55C Below-decks equipment: -15°C to +55°C

 

■ KVH TRACPHONE F33

Antenna choice. TracPhone F33 offers worldwide mobile communications in a compact package. It provides two internet access options - Fleet's dial-up data channel or the higher speed Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS) via Inmarsat's global spot beams. The antenna comes in two configurations so you can match your TracVision G4-HP/4-HP dome, or choose the compact 35cm option.

Manufacturer: Furuno
Size:
Compact antenna: Height 35cm, diameter 35cm (4.5kg)
Matching antenna: Height 53cm, diameter 48cm (9kg)
Below-decks equipment: 5 x 38 x 15cm (1.9kg)
Voice: 4.8kbps
Fax: 9.6kbps (Group 3)
Data: 9.6kbps, Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS)
Interfaces: Include RJ-11, RS-232
Operational temperatures: -25C to +55C
Coverage: Global voice, spot beam fax and data.