VSAT Terminal
medium
15 models total
Maritime VSAT systems providing broadband internet and voice via Ku-Band or Ka-Band geostationary satellites.
8 manufacturers · 15 models
Intellian
5
v60G
60 cm dual-band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
60 cm
Band
Ku/Ka-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Band switching mechanism failure
- Radome cracking
- ACU overheating
Service: Dual-band flexibility. Ku for coverage, Ka for throughput.
Spare Parts: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
v85NX
85 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
85 cm
Band
Ku-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Feed assembly failure
- Pedestal azimuth motor wear
- Lightning damage
Service: Popular mid-size VSAT. Good balance of size and performance.
Spare Parts: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
v100NX
100 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
100 cm
Band
Ku-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Radome water ingress
- BUC power supply failure
- Tracking algorithm issues
Service: Standard deep-sea VSAT. 1 m dish provides good Ku-Band performance.
Spare Parts: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
v150NX
150 cm C/Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
150 cm
Band
C/Ku-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Large size = wind loading issues
- C-Band feed alignment
- Heavy maintenance crane needed
Service: Premium VSAT. C-Band for rain fade resilience in tropics.
Spare Parts: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
t80W
80 cm tri-band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
80 cm
Band
Ku/Ka/C-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Tri-band complexity
- Antenna weight
- ACU firmware management
Service: Innovative tri-band VSAT. One antenna for multiple services.
Spare Parts: Intellian: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Cobham
2
SAILOR 600 VSAT
60 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
60 cm
Band
Ku-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Pedestal seal leaks
- ACU board failure
- Radome gasket degradation
Service: Sailor-branded VSAT. Good integration with Sailor satcom ecosystem.
Spare Parts: Cobham: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
SAILOR 900 VSAT
90 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
90 cm
Band
Ku-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Heavier maintenance
- Motor controller issues
- Higher power consumption
Service: Larger Sailor VSAT for better gain and throughput.
Spare Parts: Cobham: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
KVH
2
TracPhone V3-HTS
37 cm Ku-Band HTS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
37 cm
Band
Ku-Band HTS
Network
KVH HTS
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Limited gain in rough seas
- Small radome UV aging
- ACU firmware bugs
Service: Compact HTS VSAT. KVH's proprietary HTS network.
Spare Parts: KVH: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
TracPhone V11-HTS
110 cm Ku-Band HTS
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
110 cm
Band
Ku-Band HTS
Network
KVH HTS
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Large antenna maintenance
- BUC replacement cost
- Heavy for small vessels
Service: Top-end KVH VSAT. Best for large commercial fleet.
Spare Parts: KVH: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sea Tel (Cobham)
2
5012
120 cm Ku/C-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
120 cm
Band
Ku/C-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Aging hardware
- Spare parts scarcity
- Pedestal bearing wear
Service: Legacy Sea Tel. Many being replaced but still functional.
Spare Parts: Sea Tel (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
6012
120 cm Ku/C-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
120 cm
Band
Ku/C-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- End of production — spares limited
- Pedestal motor aging
- ACU obsolescence
Service: End-of-life product. Upgrade path to Sailor 900 or Intellian.
Spare Parts: Sea Tel (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Epak
1
Marine VSAT
Various
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Band
Ku-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Limited global service presence
- Spare parts availability
- ACU compatibility issues
Service: European VSAT manufacturer. Good value option.
Spare Parts: Epak: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Kymeta
1
u8 Flat Panel
Flat panel Ka-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
Flat panel
Band
Ka-Band
Technology
Electronically steered
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- New technology — limited track record
- Gain limitations vs parabolic
- Cost
Service: Revolutionary flat-panel antenna. No mechanical pointing.
Spare Parts: Kymeta: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Orbit Communication
1
OceanTRx 4
Various Ku/Ka
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Band
Ku/Ka-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Limited marine service presence
- Integration issues
- Firmware support
Service: Israeli manufacturer. Growing in maritime VSAT market.
Spare Parts: Orbit Communication: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham)
1
800 VSAT
80 cm Ku-Band
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Antenna size
80 cm
Band
Ku-Band
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Pedestal seal issues
- Radome impact damage
- BUC cooling
Service: Mid-range Sailor VSAT. Good balance of size and performance.
Spare Parts: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.