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Amazon Leo Is Coming to Yachting: How It Compares with Starlink and OneWeb
Amazon is preparing to bring its low-Earth-orbit broadband network, Amazon Leo, into maritime service.
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Connectivity & satcom News update
Starlink Still Unlicensed in Thailand Despite Reports of Offshore Use
Starlink remains unavailable as an authorised commercial service in Thailand, although visiting yachts have reported foreign-activated terminals working in Thai waters.
Electrical & Power Systems News update
DNV Adds Battery Ready and Shore Power Ready Class Notations for 2027
DNV has added Battery ready and Shore power ready to the July 2026 edition of its Rules for Ships. The new edition was published on 2 July 2026 and enters into force on 1 January 2027.
IT & cyber News update
Siemens Updates Cyber Threat Warning for S7 PLCs
Siemens updated its ProductCERT security bulletin on 21 August 2026 following a US government warning about cyber activity targeting S7 programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Connectivity & satcom News update
Yacht VSAT Is Becoming a Resilience Decision, Not the Default Internet System
As yacht traffic moves to LEO, the cost of keeping a conventional VSAT system needs a closer look. OmniAccess’s latest service changes the commercial calculation, while a second LEO provider could offer another way to maintain offshore connectivity.
Connectivity & satcom Analysis
Starlink Performance Gen 2 vs Gen 3: What Changes Onboard
Performance Gen 3 improves power flexibility, environmental protection and cable serviceability, while a sound Gen 2 installation may still be the more defensible engineering choice.
