Living the life of luxury takes a lot of work… from someone. Most of us will never rise up to the level of being able to have a staff to tend to our private boats. If we have boats at all, we’re the ones who do all the work. But I’m talking today specifically to those folks who make a living on marine vessels of all kinds. It’s not always a glamorous life. It’s tough. You deserve all the help you can get.
Pleasure craft
There are a surprising number of luxury yachts out there. At the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, we saw hundreds. Of those, there are a lot which are large enough to need a full time crew. These are luxurious vessels that provide their owners and operators with the best of everything: food, drink, and every possible entertainment. There are often full-time chefs for the food and drink part, but the entertainment part sometimes falls to people who aren’t really ready for it. Keeping the TV and internet systems running often ends up being the responsibility of the chief engineer. If you’re one of those folks, you know that you have your hands full already. You probably also know that you weren’t trained to be an audio/video installer, a computer technician, or a rigging specialist. Yet, you have to do your best.
Workboats
There are dozens of different sorts of workboats out there. From tugs that stay in the same harbor all their days, all the way up to big container ships. If you’re part of that world, you know that the sea isn’t all fun and games. It’s a job, and it can it can be a tough one. The last thing you want to think about is communication. Yet, in addition to the radio and GPS, you need to stay connected. You’ll want cell service when possible, and internet and TV solutions that keep the crew going during downtime. This isn’t a world where you can afford to stay disconnected for long. But, like the folks in pleasure craft, there probably isn’t anyone on your crew who has the slightest idea how to deal with those needs. If you’re on a small workboat, it may be just you and a few others trying to get the job done. There’s no time to figure out all the fancy tech stuff.
Cruise ships
No question, the cruise ship industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. A string of bad news early on led ports to close for a long time, and it’s been hard to get customers back. If you work in that industry, you’re trying every day to find ways to bring people back. You need to offer more service and value than ever before, and you need to adapt to a world that’s very different than it was a decade ago. If you think about it, “getting away from it all” doesn’t mean what it used to. Everyone wants to stay connected, even when they’re on vacation. They don’t want to miss the popular entertainments on their screens, even when they’re surrounded by awesome live entertainment. That’s a challenge when you’re 50 or 100 miles offshore. People expect the same services they get on land, and it’s a challenge to get those to them.
No matter where you work, we have you covered
Relax. You have a friend in the business. For 20 years, Signal Connect has worked to provide communications solutions for marine customers. No one does more than we do, and we know how to take care of the tough stuff so you don’t have to worry about it.
Satellite television solutions (TVRO)
We can offer satellite TV solutions that will let you enjoy live TV up to 50 miles offshore. For those who travel further, we can show you how to combine US satellite TV with systems designed for other countries. We make it easy. We’re DIRECTV’s Commercial Dealer of the Year. Why? Because we know how to take care of our customers. Let us design a custom solution for you, and help you get it implemented the right way. Let us handle the hard stuff. All you have to do is enjoy.
Satellite internet solutions (VSAT)
Everyone wants to be connected. But, obviously, you can’t just run a fiber line out to the boat. If you spend most of your time more than 5 miles offshore, you know that cell service can be spotty. Signal Connect’s innovative satellite products help you get strong, fast internet up to 100 miles offshore. Stream, surf, and shop all you want. We’ve got your back. This is high-speed reliable internet service that delivers. Best of all, you don’t have to cobble together a solution on your own. Signal Connect is your one point of contact. We’ll get you the equipment, handle the billing, and if you have questions, we’ll answer them. It’s so simple. Just one more thing you don’t have to worry about.
Cellular solutions
What about folks who work just a little offshore? There are plenty of people whose life on the sea takes place in sight of land. It’s not just boats, either. People who work on oil rigs need reliable solutions, too. Often times you’re right on the edge of cellular reception, and it’s hard to stay connected. Signal Connect makes it easy. We have solutions to pump strong cell service where you need it, and we can even help you get great internet 5 miles off shore. Your Signal Connect team is here for it.
Get the experts on your team
Here’s the part you really want to know. You can add all the expertise you need, and it won’t cost you a dime. Signal Connect’s consulting and support services are free! Let us help you build the communications system of your dreams, and let us help you maintain it! Call the experts and we’ll show you how it all works. You won’t have to worry about complex wiring or long wait times with call centers. We handle it all. Call us at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.
