MV BRAVE PIONEER – Cebu Shipyard, Philippines- VSAT New Installation & Commissioning (KNS Z10e & Intellian C700)

Field Service Diapatch  Install - MV BRAVE PIONEER 

Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu Shipyard, Philippines | 11–12 December 2025

Project Summary

Global Satcoms carried out a new VSAT installation and commissioning onboard MV BRAVE PIONEER while the vessel was at Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu Shipyard.
The scope included installation and activation of the primary KNS Z10e VSAT system, deployment of an Intellian C700 backup system, indoor equipment installation, SIM activation, commissioning with remote support, and Wi-Fi and VoIP pre-configuration.
As the vessel was still under construction and not yet handed over to the customer, end-user testing was limited.

Vessel: MV BRAVE PIONEER

Location: Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu Shipyard, Philippines

Service Dates: 11–12 December 2025

Service Scope:

  • New VSAT Installation (Primary & Backup)

  • KNS Z10e & iDirect Commissioning

  • Intellian C700 Installation & Activation

  • Zwana Lite Installation (as per diagram)

  • Email Configuration

  • Certus Iridium Activation

  • VoIP Phone Pre-Configuration

  • Wi-Fi Router Testing

  • Crew / Shipyard Handover Explanation

Challenges & Operational Constraints

  • Vessel was still in shipyard and not yet delivered to the customer.

  • No customer representatives or crew onboard, limiting email and phone testing.

  • End-user equipment was not available for final connection.

  • All commissioning had to be validated in coordination with remote support teams rather than vessel users.

Work Completed

The attending engineer completed the following tasks in accordance with the scope:

  • Installed Intellian C700 ODU on pedestal at monkey island

  • Connected TNC connector to ODU (existing cable from previous visit)

  • Removed all antenna stoppers inside KVH radome

  • Fabricated LMR400 connectors at both cable ends

  • Tested cable and connector continuity

  • Connected IF cable (N-Type LMR400) to KVH ADU

  • Installed KVH ACU inside the equipment rack

  • Installed C700 BDE inside the rack

  • Connected TNC and IF cables to C700 BDE and KVH ACU

  • Connected all LAN cables according to provided network diagram

  • Inserted SIM card into C700 BDE

  • Coordinated with support team for SIM activation

  • Certus Iridium activated (verified by support team)

  • Configured and commissioned KVH ACU

  • Uploaded option file into iDirect modem

  • Enabled remote access for support team to finalize configurations

  • Confirmed VSAT system online and operational

  • Connected 3 VoIP phones near switch for pre-configuration

  • Connected and tested Wi-Fi router near switch (internet access confirmed)

  • Explained system layout and rack cabling to shipyard electrician

Summary of Activities

10 December 2025

  • Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Cebu City and onward to Balamban

11 December 2025

  • 08:00–17:00 – VSAT installation activities (9 hours, normal time)

12 December 2025

  • 08:00–17:00 – System commissioning and testing (9 hours, normal time)

13 December 2025

  • Travel from Balamban to Cebu City and return to Kuala Lumpur

System Status

System / Equipment  Status                   Notes
KNS Z10e VSAT                      Operational Commissioned & online
iDirect Modem Operational Option file uploaded
Intellian C700 (Backup) Operational SIM activated
Certus Iridium Operational Verified by support
Wi-Fi Router Operational Internet access confirmed
VoIP Phones Pre-configured End-user testing pending

Pending Items

  • Email and phone testing with end users could not be completed due to:

    • Vessel not yet handed over to customer

    • No master or officers onboard

    • No end-user equipment available

Notes & Recommendations

  • Final email and VoIP testing should be completed once the vessel is delivered and crew is onboard.

  • VSAT and backup systems are correctly installed and ready for operational use.

  • No technical issues were identified during installation and commissioning.

Lessons Learned

  • Shipyard installations require flexible testing plans when crew and end users are unavailable.

  • Pre-installed cabling from previous visits significantly reduces installation time.

  • Remote commissioning support is critical during new-build or pre-delivery phases.

  • Early handover explanation to shipyard electricians helps preserve rack integrity until delivery.

Service Outcome

  • New VSAT system successfully installed and commissioned.

  • Backup Intellian C700 and Certus Iridium activated and verified.

  • Wi-Fi connectivity confirmed operational.

  • VoIP phones pre-configured and ready for final testing.

  • System accepted as installed and operational pending vessel delivery.