The Internet revolution has been put to sea. The communication and information needs at sea are constantly growing. With the SAILOR Fleet family vessels of all types and sizes can quickly and cost-effectively get up to speed, with global voice, high speed data and heightened safety.

With a SAILOR Fleet terminal your ship can be online at all times. Crew e-mail and crew calling, corporate data via VPN, online supplies and repair orders, electronic weather charts, fleet management, remote diagnostics – the application possibilities are almost unlimited. Whether you are the proud owner of an ocean-going fishing vessel or the manager of a large RO-RO fleet, a SAILOR Fleet is capable of satisfying all of your communication needs.

In 2004 Thrane & Thrane acquired the highly regarded SAILOR maritime communications brand, combining two solid traditions of innovation and trustworthy technology. The result is the world’s leading radio and satellite communication provider for maritime purposes. Actually, of  300.000 Inmarsat satellite communication terminals sold worldwide, 100.000 carry either the Thrane & Thrane or SAILOR brands.

The SAILOR Fleet products are the flagships of Thrane & Thrane’s satellite communication solutions for the sea. There are three different sizes, because one size doesn’t fit all. The SAILOR Fleet77 is the most advanced communications hub for big, ocean-going vessels available. SAILOR Fleet55 offers most of what the SAILOR Fleet77 does but with a smaller form factor especially designed for yachts and merchant ships operating in coastal areas. And for smaller fishing, sailing and leisure boats the SAILOR Fleet33 offers everything you need in an extremely compact casing. All three come with world class reliability as standard.

Typically, a SAILOR Fleet terminal will act as the centre of communication for a complete vessel communication solution. This solution will be developed specifically for the need of each ship or fleet. The worldwide Thrane & Thrane distributor network is capable of delivering exactly the right solution for your needs, whether centralized engine control management, enhanced GMDSS safety or crew calling. With its highly skilled staff, the Thrane & Thrane distributors offer you professional guidance in finding the right solution for your needs.

The Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006 is the world’s toughest sailing-boat race. Covering more than 31.000 nautical miles the participating teams traverse the globe at world record speeds. The race has continued to push the borders in sailing boat design and technology, including inboard communications and safety. This year this tendency continues. On board all ships is a SAILOR Fleet77, a SAILOR Fleet33 as well as two SAILOR Inmarsat-C terminals, which enable the ship crews to communicate to a hitherto unknown degree. Media coverage – without which the race could not exist – comes much more alive with 20 minutes of video footage per week transmitted via satellite to the world’s television viewers. And safety takes the captain’s seat with full global distress functionality. The 7 teams rely on the legendary reliability of Thrane & Thrane.