Offshore vessel — Rotterdam
Starlink High Performance antennas on an offshore vessel: antenna placement, power and network cabling, integration with the existing onboard network and functional testing.
Starlink Maritime installer · Rotterdam & Istanbul
Starlink Maritime Installation in the Netherlands & Europe
Our own engineers install, commission and integrate Starlink Maritime on commercial vessels, offshore units and yachts — from antenna mounting and cable routing to firewall, crew Wi-Fi and failover — in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp and ports worldwide.
More than mounting an antenna
A complete Starlink installation, integrated into your onboard network
Bolting a Starlink terminal to a rail is the easy part. What decides whether the connection is dependable at sea is where the antenna sits, how the cable enters the ship, how the terminal is powered and how it is connected to the vessel's network, firewall and backup links.
Satcenter handles the full scope with one team: survey, hardware, mechanical installation, marine cabling, commissioning, network integration and cybersecurity, followed by monitoring and 24/7 support. Because we also install OneWeb, VSAT and 4G/5G, Starlink becomes part of a managed hybrid network instead of a standalone box.
- Own engineers based in Rotterdam and Istanbul
- Work planned around short port calls
- Documented commissioning and handover to the master
Hardware
Starlink terminals we supply and install
We advise on the right terminal for the vessel type, trading area and data needs, supply the hardware with the correct mounts and cables, and arrange the Starlink Maritime subscription if required.
Starlink Performance (Gen 3)
The rugged, weather-resistant terminal for commercial vessels and offshore units that need high throughput in all conditions.
Starlink Flat High Performance
Low-profile terminal for fixed mounting on masts, wheelhouse roofs and superstructures where a flat install is required.
Starlink Standard
A cost-effective option for workboats, inland vessels and yachts, installed with a marine mount and protected cabling.
Starlink Mini
Compact, low-power terminal for small craft, tenders and temporary or backup connectivity.
How we work
Our Starlink Maritime installation process
Every installation follows the same documented steps, so the result is predictable whether the vessel is in Rotterdam for a day or in a shipyard for a month.
1. Vessel survey
On board or from drawings and photos: mounting options, blockage from masts and radomes, cable routes, deck penetrations and available power.
2. Antenna position
A clear view of the sky, safe distance from radar and other transmitters, and access for future maintenance.
3. Mounting & cable routing
Marine-grade mounts, UV-resistant cable, watertight cable glands or deck penetrations and neat routing to the equipment rack.
4. Power
Correct supply from the ship's mains or UPS, with protection sized to the terminal and router.
5. Commissioning & speed test
Activation, obstruction check, firmware update and measured download, upload and latency results recorded on board.
6. Handover & documentation
Commissioning report, network diagram, photos of the installation and a short briefing for the master and crew.
Network integration
Firewall, crew Wi-Fi and failover done properly
Starlink delivers the bandwidth; the onboard network decides who gets it and what happens when a link drops. We integrate the terminal with the equipment already on board or supply a new, managed setup:
- Firewalls and routers — MikroTik, Marpoint, Peplink and Fortinet, configured and documented
- VLANs separating bridge, business, OT and crew traffic
- Crew Wi-Fi with vouchers, data limits and fair-use policies
- Automatic failover and load balancing with OneWeb, VSAT, Inmarsat or 4G/5G
- Remote monitoring and alerts, with 24/7 support from our engineers
- Cyber security aligned with IMO and class requirements
Read more about hybrid maritime connectivity or our maritime IT services.
Where we install
Starlink installers in Dutch, Belgian and Turkish ports
Our engineers attend vessels at berth, at anchor by launch and in shipyards. For other ports in Europe and worldwide we travel with the hardware and a pre-configured network.
Rotterdam
Waalhaven, Botlek, Europoort and Maasvlakte, plus Dordrecht and the shipyards along the Merwede — our home port.
Amsterdam & IJmuiden
Seagoing vessels, fishing fleets, river cruise ships and yachts in the North Sea Canal area.
Antwerp, Ghent & Zeebrugge
RoRo, container and bulk vessels in Belgian ports, often combined with VSAT or TVRO work.
Istanbul & Tuzla
Served by our Istanbul office: tankers, bulk carriers and vessels in the Tuzla shipyards.
Europe & Mediterranean
Fleet projects in Spain, Sweden and other European ports, with engineers travelling with pre-configured equipment.
Worldwide remote support
Remote configuration and 24/7 troubleshooting wherever the vessel trades, with engineers sent to the next port if needed.
Recent projects
Starlink Maritime installations by Satcenter
A selection of recent work. Vessel names are left out where our customers prefer it.
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RoRo vessel — Antwerp
Starlink High Performance combined with a KVH V7 VSAT in a hybrid GEO + LEO setup, with a managed onboard IT network and firewall configuration.
Tanker — Tuzla, Istanbul
Intellian OneWeb for the business network and Starlink for crew internet, with automatic failover and separated operational and crew networks.
With the right information up front, most Starlink installations are completed within a single port call. Please send us:
- Vessel name and IMO number, vessel type and size
- Port, berth and expected ETA/ETD
- Preferred terminal, or your data needs and trading area so we can advise
- Photos or drawings of the mast, wheelhouse roof and equipment room
- Existing connectivity and network equipment on board (VSAT, OneWeb, 4G/5G, firewall)
- Whether you need the Starlink subscription, crew Wi-Fi or remote monitoring
We confirm the scope, materials and a fixed quotation before the vessel arrives, so there are no surprises on board.
FAQ
Starlink Maritime installation questions
A single terminal with standard cabling is usually installed and commissioned within one working day. Longer cable runs, new deck penetrations, multiple terminals or full network integration can take two to three days. We plan the work around the port call.
Across the Rotterdam port area (Waalhaven, Botlek, Europoort, Maasvlakte), Dordrecht, Amsterdam and IJmuiden, as well as in Antwerp, Ghent and Zeebrugge in Belgium. We also travel to other European ports and worldwide.
Yes. We configure automatic failover and load balancing so traffic moves between Starlink, OneWeb, VSAT, Inmarsat and 4G/5G based on availability, priority or cost, using MikroTik, Marpoint, Peplink or Fortinet equipment.
Yes. We create separate VLANs for bridge, business and crew traffic, set up crew Wi-Fi with vouchers or data limits, and apply firewall rules so crew usage cannot affect operational systems.
A commissioning report with measured speed and latency results, photos of the installation, a network diagram with IP and VLAN details, and the configuration backup of the router or firewall.
We can supply the terminal, mounts, cables and network equipment, and arrange a Starlink Maritime data plan. If you already have the hardware, we install and integrate it for you.
With failover configured, the vessel switches automatically to its backup link. Our engineers monitor installations remotely and provide 24/7 support; if hardware needs attention, we attend at the next port.
Connectivity
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Get in touch
Request a Starlink installation quote
Tell us the vessel name or IMO, the port and ETA/ETD, and the scope you need. Our engineers reply with a proposed scope and quotation.
- Call us — 24/7+31 85 560 71 20
- Emailinfo@satcenter.tv
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Head OfficeKortebrantstraat 7A
3031 PM Rotterdam
The Netherlands -
Türkiye OfficeEsentepe, Yüzbaşı Kaya Aldoğan Sk. No:4
34394 Şişli / İstanbul
Türkiye