Eutelsat OneWeb satellites hook up polar exploration ship

Marlink has partnered with satellite operator Eutelsat OneWeb who will provide space based connectivity to exploration cruise firm Ponant for its luxury icebreaker.
Marlink together with Eutelsat OneWeb has deployed a hybrid network setup onboard the polar exploration ship Le Commandant Charcot – apparently the world’s only luxury icebreaker, combining GEO VSAT, LEO and 4G/5G cellular services.
An encrypted network using a layered service approach ensures privacy while multiple servi