SatstreamNet is the world’s first Multicast-IP Content Delivery Network developed specifically for the maritime industry. It will revolutionise the way crew at sea receive media content.

For decades, crew at sea have relied upon slow communication links back to shore, to keep up to date on what is happening in the world. As more vessels deploy VSAT broadband technology, the increase in link speed has been more than matched by an increase in demand for more content. Even with an “all you can eat” data package, the demand for content has put a strain on the essential ship to shore links and so typically, network service providers apply policies to avoid the network grinding to a halt. A solution is needed. That solution is SatstreamNet.

SatstreamNet uses the on-board VSAT or TVRO antenna to receive the media streams from the satellite. The network operates using IP multicast in a receive-only configuration and can be configured to operate independently of the operational broadband network or it can be integrated into the broadband network, thereby providing Over-The-Top (OTT) media services.

SatstreamNet can deliver live video and audio streams as well as file-based content to a Media Gateway installed on the ship. The Media Gateway acts as the multicast IP receiver, secure local file store and media player for playout of live and pre-stored media.