10 December 2025

Marlink has upgraded onboard connectivity and cybersecurity solutions across 22 vessels operated by Tankerska Plovidba and Atlantska Plovidba.

Central to this upgrade is Marlink’s Sealink NextGen hybrid network, designed to support the company’s shift toward fully digitalised shipping operations, boosting safety, efficiency, and crew communication quality.

Tankerska Plovidba will also implement Marlink’s Unified Threat Management (UTM) system to strengthen the cyber resilience of its fleet, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats. The company plans to integrate Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Starlink internet with traditional VSAT connectivity managed via Marlink’s XChange platform. This integration aims to expand options for business applications and improve onboard connectivity for crew members.

The upgraded solution offers several benefits for Tankerska Plovidba, including high-bandwidth, low-latency communications that support digitalised fleet management. It also enhances cybersecurity with features such as application control, web filtering, intrusion protection, anti-virus solutions, and firewalling. Additionally, it provides secure access for crew members to welfare and entertainment services, enabling better contact with friends and family—an essential aspect of crew wellbeing.

Tankerska Plovidba, which became the controlling shareholder of Atlantska Plovidba at the end of 2024, operates a combined fleet of product tankers and bulk carriers. The company maintains a strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, emphasising crew welfare and engagement. The provision of Starlink LEO internet access underscores this commitment, enhancing crew access to welfare services and communication.