Vital WiFi, a leading provider of Managed WiFi solutions and part of the Wifinity Group, has been chosen by Prosafe, a leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation vessels, to enhance connectivity across its global fleet.
Under the agreement, Prosafe accommodation vessels supporting offshore installations globally, now have a new fully managed WiFi service. The Vital WiFi solution will provide always-on, high-capacity internet access for crew members, contractors and visitors onboard, directly supporting health, safety and morale in remote offshore environments.
In an industry first, the integration of the Vital Portal directly with EPICs Smart-Trac Personnel Onboard System, has brought benefits including enhanced security, authentication and administration efficiency.
“Our vessels are home to hundreds of crew members at a time, often for weeks or months offshore. Staying connected is critical for their well-being and for operational efficiency,” said Eirik Fjelde, Chief Information Officer at Prosafe. “Vital WiFi’s experience in offshore environments and its managed WiFi platform is helping modernise connectivity across our fleet.”
Vital WiFi’s service includes frictionless onboarding, usage controls and secure, scalable infrastructure tailored for transient and high-turnover environments like offshore rigs and accommodation vessels. The new Prosafe internet service marks a significant expansion of Vital WiFi’s footprint in offshore oil and gas, where secure, reliable connectivity is now essential to both operations and crew welfare.
The rollout is already in progress and will connect thousands of users across five vessels operating around the globe.
“With more crews working offshore for extended periods, demand for dependable digital connectivity has never been higher,” said Joe Burnell, managing director, Vital WiFi. “We’re proud to partner with Prosafe to bring modern connectivity to offshore workers who deserve to stay linked to both their teams and families onshore.”
For more on Vital WiFi’s managed WiFi solutions and its offshore expansion, visit www.vitalwifi.com.
For more on Prosafe, who owns and operates five semi-submersible Accommodation, Safety and Support Vessels (ASVs) and one Tender Support Vessel (TSV) that can also operate as an accommodation vessel, visit: www.prosafe.com.
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