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SEA WOLF 1 - Zeyport, Turkey - Starlink. Sharewave & Peplink Installation
Field Disptach -SEA WOLF 1
Zeyport Port, Istanbul | 7–8 November 2025
Project Overview
Global Satcoms successfully completed a multi-system communications installation onboard SEA WOLF 1, covering Starlink, Peplink, and Waveshare systems. Despite short port time, boarding delays, and full night operations, all installations, cable work, cabinet organisation, and system validation were finished within the vessel’s 12-hour operational window.
Project Details
| Vessel: | SEA WOLF 1 |
| Location: | Zeyport Port, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Service Dates: | 7–8 November 2025 |
| Client: | Orbyt Global |
| Category: | Maritime Communication Systems |
Scope of Work
- Starlink Installation Support
- Peplink System Installation
- Waveshare System Setup
- Cabinet Cable Organisation
- GPS Temporary Cable Routing
- Remote Testing and System Validation
Challenges & Operational Constraints
- Vessel only in port for 12 hours
- Night-time operation with continuous work through early morning
- Delays during motorboat access to vessel
- Missing GPS cable route required immediate temporary solution
- Coordination required between engineer, vessel electrician, and remote support
Systems Installed & Commissioned
- Starlink high-speed satellite communication system
- Peplink routing and network optimisation system
- Waveshare communication hardware
Work included cable routing and terminations, mounting, cabinet organisation, heat-shrink protection, temporary GPS cable installation, and remote system validation.
Timeline of Activities
7 November 2025
- Port access and security procedures completed
- Motorboat boarding at 18:50
- Coordination with captain and electrician
- Inspection of all equipment
- Mounting poles installed by vessel electrician
- Starlink & Peplink cable routing and termination
- Heat-shrink protection applied (completed at 01:20)
8 November 2025 – Overnight Work
- Cabinet cable reorganisation completed
- Remote-assisted connection checks
- Missing GPS route identified
- Temporary 15m GPS cable installed
- Permanent routing instructions issued
- Final validation at 06:00
- Disembarkation and travel
System Status Overview
| System | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Operational | Fully installed and tested |
| Peplink | Operational | Configuration validated |
| Waveshare | Operational | Integrated successfully |
| GPS | Operational | Temporary cable; permanent route recommended |
Lessons Learned
- Essential to confirm cable routes before engineer mobilisation
- Night operations require full remote support availability
- Port logistics such as motorboat transfers require buffer time
- Spare cabling prevents mission delays
- Coordination with vessel electricians is key to maintaining workflow
Final Outcome
All systems were successfully installed and validated within the vessel’s restricted 12-hour stay. The engineer worked overnight to meet deadlines, and the vessel crew confirmed acceptance of all works. SEA WOLF 1 now operates with an enhanced, modernised, and fully reliable maritime communication suite.