Vessel profiles · 5
The right antenna depends on how the vessel works
Route length, hull behaviour and the number of people watching all change the answer. These are the five vessel profiles we size most often, with the platform that usually fits and the reason why.
| Vessel profile | What decides it | Usually specified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Ships & Workboats | Long passages, deep roll, one satellite footprint at a time. | X Series (X6 / X8 / X10) | Guide → |
| Fishing Vessels & Fleets | Near-shore work, many identical hulls, cost per boat matters. | V Series (V4 / V6) + 4G/5G marine antenna | Guide → |
| Yachts & Expedition Vessels | Guest experience, heel angles, quiet mounting. | X Series (X8 / X10) | Guide → |
| Offshore Platforms & Rigs | Fixed location, crew welfare, high-bandwidth backhaul. | VSAT + microwave link | Guide → |
| Ferries & Passenger Vessels | Many cabins, many channels, one headend. | X Series + IPTV headend | Guide → |
Cargo Ships & Workboats
X Series (X6 / X8 / X10)Long passages, deep roll, one satellite footprint at a time.
Read the guide →Fishing Vessels & Fleets
V Series (V4 / V6) + 4G/5G marine antennaNear-shore work, many identical hulls, cost per boat matters.
Read the guide →Yachts & Expedition Vessels
X Series (X8 / X10)Guest experience, heel angles, quiet mounting.
Read the guide →Offshore Platforms & Rigs
VSAT + microwave linkFixed location, crew welfare, high-bandwidth backhaul.
Read the guide →Ferries & Passenger Vessels
X Series + IPTV headendMany cabins, many channels, one headend.
Read the guide →Each guide covers the antenna decision, the distribution layer and the camera positions for that vessel type.