Maritime · Ships, Yachts & Fleets
Internet that stays bonded to your vessel, wherever the water takes it
Ships and yachts don’t get to choose their coverage. Peplink connectivity systems bond Starlink, 5G, 4G, VSAT and Iridium into one resilient link, enabling operations, navigation and crew to stay online from harbour to open ocean.
- 100+ documented ship & yacht deployments
- Up to 85 km offshore 5G range via Dome Pro Duo
- 150x bandwidth saved with content caching
Application
Maritime: ships, yachts, offshore and nearshore vessels, from harbour to open ocean
Solution Components
Project Scope
An Antenna MAX with a MAX BR1 Pro 5G and eSIM on the mast, Starlink, a Balance SDX Pro core router with SIM Injector, rugged PoE switching and Wi-Fi 6 for crew and guests, plus an Antenna MAX S with Starlink Mini for smaller craft
Outcome
Every WAN on board bonded into one SpeedFusion tunnel to shore, with the whole onboard network managed fleet-wide from InControl 2
The Challenge · Why standard internet fails at sea
The connectivity problem is different on water
Vessels move between coverage zones, single satellite links create single points of failure, and every megabyte can carry a cost. These are the challenges Peplink deployments are built to solve.
Moving between coverage zones
Coastal cellular, open-water satellite and harbour Wi-Fi all come and go as the vessel moves, and connections drop at every handover.
Single points of failure
A vessel relying on one satellite link loses everything the moment that link degrades or drops.
Every megabyte can cost
Satellite and roaming data are expensive, so traffic needs to use the most cost-effective link available.
Salt air, motion & metal hulls
Onboard hardware has to survive salt, vibration and constant motion, and steel hulls block signal below deck.
The Solution · SpeedFusion bonding
One resilient connection, built from several unreliable ones
Peplink routers combine every WAN source on board into a single SpeedFusion tunnel. If one link weakens or drops, traffic shifts to the others automatically. No dropped calls, no disconnected VPNs, no manual switching.
A Balance SDX Pro sits at the heart of the vessel network, bonding cellular from a MAX BR1 Pro 5G inside an Antenna MAX on the mast with Starlink. A SIM Injector keeps multiple carriers on hand, and a rugged SD Switch and AP One AX access points carry connectivity to the bridge, cameras, crew and guests.
| Link Type | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5G / LTE (two carriers) | Primary near shore | An Antenna MAX on the mast houses a MAX BR1 Pro 5G with eSIM, and hands its cellular WAN to the Balance SDX Pro in Peplink Synergy Mode |
| Starlink | Primary offshore | A Starlink terminal provides the LEO satellite WAN once the vessel is beyond cellular range |
| SIM Injector | Carrier switching | Holds up to 8 SIMs in a convenient location on board and provides them to the MAX BR1 Pro 5G remotely |
| VSAT / Iridium | Optional extra WANs | Existing satellite services can be added as further WAN links in the same bonded connection |
| Wi-Fi & LAN | On board | AP One AX access points serve crew and guest areas, and the rugged SD Switch powers cameras and access points over PoE |
All links are bonded into one SpeedFusion tunnel between the vessel and shore, with every device configured and monitored remotely through InControl 2.
SpeedFusion™
Bonding technology
SpeedFusion™ is Peplink’s patented technology designed to eliminate the vulnerabilities of traditional networking. By combining multiple WAN sources such as 5G, satellite, and wired into a single high-speed, resilient data pipe.
InControl 2
Cloud management
A cloud dashboard for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting the entire onboard network remotely, giving you fleet-wide visibility from shore.
Customers obtain connectivity contracts with the relevant service providers directly. We can assist with 5G eSIM if needed.
The Result
Connected from harbour to open ocean
Every link on board works together as one connection. Operations, navigation and crew stay online as the vessel moves between coverage zones, and the shore team can see and manage the whole network remotely.
Seamless handover
SpeedFusion moves traffic between cellular and Starlink automatically as coverage changes.
Crew & guest Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 access points bring dependable connectivity to crew and guest areas throughout the vessel.
Fleet-wide visibility from shore
InControl 2 configures, monitors and troubleshoots every vessel’s network remotely.
Instant connectivity with eSIM
Peplink routers embedded with an eSIM chipset are capable of using both BYO eSIM and Peplink eSIM.
No dropped calls, no disconnected VPNs, no manual switching.
Deployment Architecture
The recommended Peplink package for a vessel, with every product you can add straight to your cart or quote.
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Above deck · Mast / radome
Two carriers on one IP67 enclosure, plus Starlink for open water
Antenna
Single-router antenna enclosure: quick install, minimal footprint and PoE powered.
Cellular Gateway
Embedded 5G router with a multi-core processor for gigabit speeds; runs SpeedFusion bonding at the edge. Fits inside the Antenna MAX.
- eSIM / BYO eSIM on eSIM-capable models for instant connectivity
- Starlink terminal as the LEO satellite WAN
Shore side · Cloud
SpeedFusion head-end and fleet management
- FusionHub as the SpeedFusion head-end in the cloud or at HQ
- InControl 2 for config push, reports and API
Below deck · Comms rack & vessel LAN
Core routing, SIM management, PoE switching and Wi-Fi 6
Core Router
The central bonding router for larger vessels and fleets, with FlexModule slots for mixing WAN types. Manages high device counts and multi-WAN load balancing.
SIM Management
Remote SIM switching across multiple carriers, mountable up to 100 m from the cellular dome. Houses up to 8 SIMs.
SIM Management
The compact version of the SIM Injector, giving remote SIM switching across carriers for smaller installations.
Networking
PoE switches rated for harsh maritime environments, powering domes, cameras and access points. 24-port rugged options.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 access points distributing connectivity to crew and guest areas throughout the vessel. Managed remotely via InControl 2.
Rapid Deployment · Standalone option
For smaller craft and tenders: one compact mount for cellular + LEO
Compact Antenna + Satellite Combo
Single-router antenna enclosure paired with a Starlink Mini terminal for a lightweight, all-in-one cellular and LEO satellite mount on smaller craft. Minimal footprint, quick install.
Cellular Gateway
Sits inside the Antenna MAX S enclosure and provides the 5G WAN alongside the Starlink Mini.
- Runs standalone, or joins the same FusionHub as a second bonded site
Featured Products · Hardware built for salt air, motion & metal hulls
The Peplink lineup for ships, yachts and nearshore
From flybridge access points to engine-room routers, every product below is available through PeplinkWorks as an Official Peplink Authorised UK Partner.
Onboard network
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SIM Injector
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Sim Injector Mini
£445.55 -
Antenna Max
£312.55 -
Rugged 24-Port Switch
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AP One AX
£350.55 -
MAX BR1 Pro 5G
£892.05 -
Balance SDX Pro (500GB SSD)
Rapid Deployment · Standalone Solution
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Antenna Max S
£626.05
For smaller craft & tenders
Antenna MAX S with Starlink Mini
A single-router antenna enclosure paired with a Starlink Mini terminal: a lightweight, all-in-one cellular and LEO satellite mount for smaller craft. It runs standalone, or joins the same FusionHub as a second bonded site.
- Single-router antenna enclosure + Starlink Mini
- All-in-one cellular and LEO satellite
- Minimal footprint, quick install
Other Relevant Features
InControl 2
ManagementCloud dashboard for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting the entire onboard network remotely. Fleet-wide visibility from shore.
eSIM
Instant connectivity wherever you goPeplink routers embedded with an eSIM chipset are capable of using both BYO eSIM and Peplink eSIM.
FAQs
Questions about vessel connectivity
SpeedFusion keeps every link in one bonded tunnel. As cellular fades offshore, traffic moves to Starlink automatically, and back again as the vessel approaches the coast, with no manual switching.
Yes. Customers obtain connectivity contracts with the relevant service providers directly. We can assist with 5G eSIM if needed, and eSIM-capable Peplink routers can use both BYO eSIM and Peplink eSIM.
It gives remote SIM switching across multiple carriers. The SIM Injector houses up to 8 SIMs and can be mounted up to 100 m from the cellular dome, in a convenient location on board.
Yes. AP One AX Wi-Fi 6 access points distribute connectivity to crew and guest areas throughout the vessel, all managed remotely through InControl 2.
An Antenna MAX S enclosure with a Starlink Mini terminal gives one compact mount for cellular and LEO satellite. It runs standalone, or joins the same FusionHub as a second bonded site.
InControl 2 configures, monitors and troubleshoots the onboard network of every vessel from one cloud dashboard, so the shore team has fleet-wide visibility.
Next Steps
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