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BEN Engineering delivers end-to-end communications solutions for demanding environments where connectivity is not optional — offshore platforms, remote industrial sites, and vessels at sea. We combine field-proven digital radio systems with multi-orbit satellite technology to keep people, operations, and data connected regardless of location.
From ATEX-certified DMR radio networks on offshore rigs to Starlink-powered crew internet aboard commercial vessels, our solutions are engineered for high availability, operational resilience, and seamless integration with existing control and monitoring systems.
Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) is the global standard for mission-critical voice and data communications in industrial and offshore environments. BEN Engineering designs, installs, and commissions DMR radio networks that deliver crystal-clear digital voice, integrated data services, and robust safety features — engineered to ETSI TS 102 361 and certified for ATEX/IECEx hazardous areas.
We deploy DMR Tier II conventional systems for single-site operations and DMR Tier III trunked networks for large, multi-site offshore platforms and industrial complexes — with Motorola MOTOTRBO and Hytera as our primary technology platforms.
Radio frequency (RF) coverage planning and network architecture for offshore platforms — repeater placement, antenna design, and RF link budget analysis to guarantee full-platform coverage with hot-standby redundancy.
Supply and integration of ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 certified portable radios — Motorola MOTOTRBO R7 EX, Hytera PD795Ex — with IP68 weatherproof housing for harsh offshore and marine environments.
Capacity Maximizer and Connect Plus trunking systems for multi-site, high-traffic offshore and industrial environments — with dynamic channel allocation, queuing, and priority pre-emption for emergency calls.
Real-time personnel tracking map with GPS-enabled radios, configurable lone worker periodic call timers, man-down tilt sensors, and one-touch emergency alert — integrated with control room safety management systems.
Integrated data services over DMR Timeslot 2 — text messaging, status polling, mobile worker forms, and low-bandwidth SCADA telemetry from field instruments to the control room without a separate data network.
IP-based radio dispatch consoles with full radio control, group call monitoring, and recording — integrated with offshore PABX telephone systems for unified voice communication across radio and telephone users.
ATEX-certified DMR networks — engineered for offshore platforms where analog radio and silence are not options.
Starlink Maritime Inmarsat Speedcast
Maritime communications has been transformed by multi-orbit satellite technology. BEN Engineering integrates best-in-class solutions from Starlink (LEO), Inmarsat (GEO/L-band), and managed services from Speedcast — delivering high-throughput broadband, mandatory GMDSS safety communications, and crew welfare connectivity for commercial shipping, offshore support vessels, and yachts.
A well-designed maritime communications architecture layers these technologies by purpose: Starlink for high-bandwidth operational data and crew internet, Inmarsat L-band for always-available safety services and voice, and Speedcast as the managed network layer providing SLA governance, cybersecurity, and global NOC support.
Flat-panel phased array Starlink Maritime terminal with in-motion tracking — delivering up to 350 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload speeds globally, including polar routes, with no performance cap on Standard plans.
World's first globally managed Ka-band maritime VSAT service — high-throughput broadband for vessel operations, remote monitoring, and crew internet, L-band fallback ensuring zero safety-service interruption.
IMO-mandated GMDSS equipment supply and commissioning — Inmarsat C terminal, FleetBroadband, SafetyNET MSI reception, EPIRB interfacing, and distress alerting compliant with SOLAS regulations for all sea areas.
Speedcast SIGMA — unified management platform orchestrating LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite links with automated policy-based traffic steering, bandwidth optimization, and real-time performance visibility from a global NOC.
IMO Resolution MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 compliant cyber risk management — network segmentation between OT (bridge systems, SCADA) and IT (crew internet), firewall management, intrusion detection, and incident response for connected vessels.
Dedicated crew internet and VoIP calling plans separated from operational traffic — enabling seafarers to stay connected with family via video calls, social media, and streaming, proven to reduce crew turnover and improve retention.
Low Earth Orbit — high throughput & low latency
GEO + L-band — global reach & GMDSS safety
Managed Services — multi-orbit integration & NOC
From offshore platform DMR networks to maritime satellite broadband, our communications engineers design systems that keep your people and operations connected in the most demanding environments.
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