Maritime IT and Communications training experience in Palma

Gain hands-on, face-to-face training in maritime communications, cyber security and onboard networking.  This course can be combined with team-building activities and opportunities to explore our beautiful  island.  Our training program is designed for ETOs and yachting professionals already working on a vessel. 

New Dates
2025

July 28th – 30th

September: 1st – 3rd

October: 13th – 15th

November: 11th – 13th

December: 9th – 11th

On-site at OmniAccess Headquarters in sunny Palma de Mallorca!

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Master Industry-Leading Technologies

Gain hands-on experience with technologies from industry leaders such as Intellian, Starlink, and OneWeb.

What you’ll get

3 days of training with expert instructors from the industry

Hands-on training in our lab (VSAT, firewalls, Starlink equipment)

Lunches with the OmniAccess team

Certificate of completion

Can include team-building activities and time to enjoy the island

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Course Syllabus

Day 1

Introduction to Maritime Wireless Connectivity

Module 1: Welcome and Introduction

  • Course objectives and learning outcomes
  • Participant introductions and backgrounds
  • Overview of IT and communications in the maritime industry

Module 2: Wireless Maritime Connectivity Landscape

  • Evolution of maritime communications
  • Importance of connectivity at sea
  • Key stakeholders and technologies

Module 3: Satellite Communications – Geostationary

  • Geostationary Orbit (GEO) principles
  • Conventional VSAT systems: architecture, frequencies (Ku, C, Ka bands)
  • Stabilised antenna systems: how they track satellites at sea
  • Typical use cases and coverage limitations

Module 4: Satellite Communications – Low and Medium Earth Orbit (LEO & MEO)

  • Introduction to LEO constellations: Starlink, OneWeb, others
  • MEO constellations: O3b mPower
  • Latency and bandwidth comparison vs GEO
  • Equipment and installation differences
  • Service plans and considerations
  • Redundancy and hybrid setups
Wrap-Up and Q&A

Day 2

Networking, UNITY Platform & Cyber security

Module 5: LAN and WAN Networking Fundamentals

  • Basic concepts: IP addressing, subnets, routing, switching
  • LAN vs WAN: typical shipboard configurations
  • VLANs, NAT, and firewalls

Module 6: Introduction to UNITY Platform

  • Overview of the UNITY solution
  • Interfaces and integration with existing systems

Module 7: Monitoring and Configuration via UNITY

  • Real-time monitoring: dashboards, alerts, KPIs
  • Accessing and managing connected devices
  • Remote troubleshooting capabilities

Module 8: Advanced Network Features

  • SD-WAN: automated path selection, failover, policy-based routing
  • Traffic Shaping: bandwidth prioritisation and fairness
  • Bonding: aggregating connections (VSAT, LEO, 4G/5G) for redundancy/performance
  • Case studies of hybrid deployments

Module 9: Cyber security in the Maritime Environment

  • Threat landscape: ransomware, remote access breaches, spoofing
  • Core protection principles: segmentation, access control, updates
  • Tools for detection and response
  • Role of UNITY in threat prevention
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Day 3

Operational Scenarios, Troubleshooting & Assessment

Module 10: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures

  • Preventive vs reactive maintenance
  • Diagnosing connectivity issues
  • Tools and best practices (ping, traceroute, logs, signal metrics)

Module 11: Onboard Networking – Real-World Scenarios

  • Vessel use cases
  • Remote access for IT staff
  • Typical misconfigurations and their impact

Module 12: Monitoring Analysis & Rules Configuration

  • Interpreting UNITY data: throughput, latency, packet loss
  • Creating and managing policies (QoS, firewall rules, VLAN assignments)
  • Role-based access and user management

Module 13: Performance Testing & Validation

  • Throughput, jitter, and latency testing
  • Failover simulations
  • Stress-testing bonding and SD-WAN configurations

Module 14: Final Assessment and Feedback

  • Practical quiz or scenario-based challenge
  • Group debrief and knowledge recap
  • Participant feedback and course wrap-up
Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided during the course

Learning Materials & Tools

Course slides
Access to a UNITY platform demo
Hands-on labs or simulations
Troubleshooting guide and configuration checklist
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Limited availability!

Register for the training:


  • July: 28th - 30th
  • September: 1st - 3rd
  • October: 13th - 15th
  • November: 11th - 13th
  • December: 9th - 11th
The course is subject to participation and will proceed only if the required number of participants is met
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