VSAT Terminal
medium
Maritime VSAT systems providing broadband internet and voice via Ku-Band or Ka-Band geostationary satellites.
Known Models (15)
Cobham SAILOR 600 VSAT
60 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 60 cm
band: Ku-Band
Common Failures:
- • Pedestal seal leaks
- • ACU board failure
- • Radome gasket degradation
Service: Sailor-branded VSAT. Good integration with Sailor satcom ecosystem.
Spares: Cobham: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Cobham SAILOR 900 VSAT
90 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 90 cm
band: Ku-Band
Common Failures:
- • Heavier maintenance
- • Motor controller issues
- • Higher power consumption
Service: Larger Sailor VSAT for better gain and throughput.
Spares: Cobham: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Epak Marine VSAT
Various
· Navigation Data / Sensor
band: Ku-Band
Common Failures:
- • Limited global service presence
- • Spare parts availability
- • ACU compatibility issues
Service: European VSAT manufacturer. Good value option.
Spares: Epak: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Intellian v60G
60 cm dual-band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 60 cm
band: Ku/Ka-Band
Common Failures:
- • Band switching mechanism failure
- • Radome cracking
- • ACU overheating
Service: Dual-band flexibility. Ku for coverage, Ka for throughput.
Spares: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Intellian v85NX
85 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 85 cm
band: Ku-Band
Common Failures:
- • Feed assembly failure
- • Pedestal azimuth motor wear
- • Lightning damage
Service: Popular mid-size VSAT. Good balance of size and performance.
Spares: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Intellian v100NX
100 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 100 cm
band: Ku-Band
Common Failures:
- • Radome water ingress
- • BUC power supply failure
- • Tracking algorithm issues
Service: Standard deep-sea VSAT. 1 m dish provides good Ku-Band performance.
Spares: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Intellian v150NX
150 cm C/Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 150 cm
band: C/Ku-Band
Common Failures:
- • Large size = wind loading issues
- • C-Band feed alignment
- • Heavy maintenance crane needed
Service: Premium VSAT. C-Band for rain fade resilience in tropics.
Spares: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Intellian t80W
80 cm tri-band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 80 cm
band: Ku/Ka/C-Band
Common Failures:
- • Tri-band complexity
- • Antenna weight
- • ACU firmware management
Service: Innovative tri-band VSAT. One antenna for multiple services.
Spares: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
KVH TracPhone V3-HTS
37 cm Ku-Band HTS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 37 cm
band: Ku-Band HTS
network: KVH HTS
Common Failures:
- • Limited gain in rough seas
- • Small radome UV aging
- • ACU firmware bugs
Service: Compact HTS VSAT. KVH's proprietary HTS network.
Spares: KVH: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
KVH TracPhone V11-HTS
110 cm Ku-Band HTS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 110 cm
band: Ku-Band HTS
network: KVH HTS
Common Failures:
- • Large antenna maintenance
- • BUC replacement cost
- • Heavy for small vessels
Service: Top-end KVH VSAT. Best for large commercial fleet.
Spares: KVH: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Kymeta u8 Flat Panel
Flat panel Ka-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: Flat panel
band: Ka-Band
technology: Electronically steered
Common Failures:
- • New technology — limited track record
- • Gain limitations vs parabolic
- • Cost
Service: Revolutionary flat-panel antenna. No mechanical pointing.
Spares: Kymeta: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Orbit Communication OceanTRx 4
Various Ku/Ka
· Navigation Data / Sensor
band: Ku/Ka-Band
Common Failures:
- • Limited marine service presence
- • Integration issues
- • Firmware support
Service: Israeli manufacturer. Growing in maritime VSAT market.
Spares: Orbit Communication: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) 800 VSAT
80 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 80 cm
band: Ku-Band
Common Failures:
- • Pedestal seal issues
- • Radome impact damage
- • BUC cooling
Service: Mid-range Sailor VSAT. Good balance of size and performance.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sea Tel (Cobham) 5012
120 cm Ku/C-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 120 cm
band: Ku/C-Band
Common Failures:
- • Aging hardware
- • Spare parts scarcity
- • Pedestal bearing wear
Service: Legacy Sea Tel. Many being replaced but still functional.
Spares: Sea Tel (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sea Tel (Cobham) 6012
120 cm Ku/C-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
antenna_size: 120 cm
band: Ku/C-Band
Common Failures:
- • End of production — spares limited
- • Pedestal motor aging
- • ACU obsolescence
Service: End-of-life product. Upgrade path to Sailor 900 or Intellian.
Spares: Sea Tel (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.