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Melvin Tan

Jun 4, 2026

3:32
What is the industry saying in response to the demands from the owners and the managers here? What are they asking?
3:38
Well, we've talked to many owners.
3:40
Yeah, we've met them.
3:42
And a lot of them come from different countries, different operating styles as a business.
3:47
But generally, now after the MLC requirements to give, that means it's mandatory as of last year, December, that all crew needs to have basic internet.
3:58
It says basic, right? Which means now having Starlink, because of the way Starlink has been consumed and introduced into the vessel, that you can enjoy a fast, deep internet on the vessel, similar to home.
4:12
But the crucial thing is, the ship owner keep providing alternative and because it's a big factor, like they cannot allow the crew to just keep using internet without any control.

10 MINS LATER

14:12
Yes, it's true, Sean.

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