Fleet comms enhanced for Alaskan fishing company

Inrico, a global provider of professional push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) solutions, has delivered a customised communication system to an Alaskan fishing company, addressing the unique challenges of distant-water operations in high-latitude environments.

The tailored solution has been found to significantly improve multi-vessel coordination, voice coverage and operational efficiency, while offering high levels of resilience in harsh maritime conditions. It thus highlights Inrico’s ability to deliver flexible and user-centric communication technologies across industries such as marine, logistics and public safety.

The project integrated Inrico’s TM-7Plus intelligent mobile radios with Starlink satellite connectivity and the iConvNet dispatch platform, providing stable, wide-area communication even in remote sea regions. By leveraging its deep understanding of field requirements, Inrico delivered a compact yet powerful solution that overcomes space constraints, communication interference and environmental stress on board.

Intelligent hardware for harsh maritime environments

At the core of the solution is the TM-7 Plus, Inrico’s professional-grade smart mobile radio designed to meet the demands of offshore industries. Operating on Android 11, the device supports a wide range of applications, from dispatching and positioning to navigation, enabling seamless system integration and long-term scalability. Key features include:

• a high-power 5 W speaker for clear audio in noisy environments like engine rooms or open decks;
• remote microphone extension (up to 6 m) for hands-free use in wet, confined or hazardous areas; and
• 40 V input protection to maintain operational stability amid power surges caused by frequent engine startups.

Full-crew coordination through PA system integration

To further strengthen onboard collaboration, Inrico enabled integration between the TM-7 Plus and the vessels’ public address (PA) systems, allowing real-time voice dispatch to reach the entire crew simultaneously. This feature means that all team members receive mission-critical instructions instantly — enhancing safety, response time and workflow synchronisation.

“At sea, communication is more than just convenience — it’s a lifeline,” said Chike Mbanefo, Marketing & Sales at Inrico Canada. “This deployment underscores our commitment to designing mission-critical systems that adapt to real-world needs and extreme environments.”