OmniAccess Becomes Part of Marlink Group

Superyacht broadband connectivity services and solutions provider OmniAccess has become part of the Apax-backed Marlink Group, following the closing of the transaction that was first announced in November 2017. The 2002 founded, Majorca-based company will continue to operate under the highly-regarded OmniAccess brand and will lead the superyacht and boutique cruise segment of the Marlink Group going forward. As from today, the management teams of OmniAccess and Marlink will work closely together with the ambition to ever better serve their customers and to be at the forefront of the satcom industry.

The completion of the OmniAccess transaction follows the recent acquisition of LiveWire Connections in December 2017 and the combination will extend Marlink Group’s existing maritime leadership to the superyacht and boutique cruise segment. As the leading maritime VSAT company, the new combined Marlink Group generates close to US $500 million revenues, employs 1000 experts and manages over 5000 VSAT vessels under contract. Both OmniAccess and Livewire Connections contribute to Marlink’s commitment to meeting the significant demand for cutting-edge broadband satellite services and on-board IT solutions in the superyacht sector, driven by high-end applications including streaming television, social media and fast web browsing for owners, their families and guests.

With a staff of over 70 specialists, OmniAccess operates an advanced global proprietary VSAT network with more than 24 satellite-beams in both C- and Ku-band, uplinked from six Teleport locations in Spain, Germany, Hawaii, Australia and the U.S. OmniAccess provides industry-leading nextGen BroadBeam® VSAT solutions for Internet connectivity at sea with ultra-high speeds of up to 300 mbps, augmented by the nextGen iO 4G & WiMax terrestrial connectivity services. The portfolio is further enhanced by the extensive suite of Plexus advanced integrated maritime IT networks and IPTV solutions.