(Architecture #9)
Executive Summary
SolveForce International Services delivers resilient, secure, and globally consistent connectivity solutions for maritime and offshore operations, including ships, oil rigs, and remote ocean platforms. Our services integrate VSAT, LEO/MEO/GEO satellite networks, SD-WAN overlays, LTE/5G near-shore, and port-based microwave backhaul. Designed for harsh and remote environments, SolveForce ensures crew welfare, operational safety, and OT security, all under a unified global framework.
Scope of Services
Our maritime and offshore solutions include:
- Ship/Rig Connectivity: VSAT with dual-beam redundancy, LEO/MEO/GEO satellite subscriptions, LTE/5G near-shore connectivity, and port microwave access.
- OT/IT Segmentation: VLANs for OT (engine control, SCADA, DP), corporate IT, crew Wi-Fi, and guest access.
- Edge Compute: Local MEC nodes for OT telemetry buffering and analytics.
- Crew Welfare Services: Internet access, VoIP, UCaaS/CCaaS, and entertainment systems.
- Safety & Regulatory Comms: IMO/SOLAS-compliant GMDSS, distress signaling, and secure comms to MRCCs.
- Managed Services: 24/7 NOC/SOC, vendor/carrier aggregation, compliance tracking.
Compliance Assurance
SolveForce ensures operations meet maritime and offshore standards:
- IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations.
- SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) for safety comms.
- ISM Code for operational management systems.
- ISO 27001 / SOC 2 for cybersecurity.
- GDPR for crew and passenger privacy.
Security Architecture
Our maritime security framework follows a Zero Trust, Defense-in-Depth model:
- Segmentation: OT, IT, and crew networks logically separated.
- Encryption: End-to-end across VSAT and LTE/5G links.
- Access Control: ZTNA for captains, officers, engineers, and crew.
- Monitoring: SIEM/SOAR with OT anomaly detection.
- Resilience: Dual-beam VSAT, multi-orbit SATCOM, and hybrid LTE failover.
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
SolveForce guarantees:
- Network Availability: ≥99.9% across VSAT/multi-orbit.
- Failover Time: <60 seconds for beam/constellation switchover.
- Latency: Optimized by orbit (LEO ~40 ms, MEO ~150 ms, GEO ~600 ms).
- Incident Response: Breach containment ≤2 hours.
- Disaster Recovery: RTO ≤1 hour for SATCOM restore; RPO ≤15 minutes for OT telemetry buffering.
Disaster Recovery & Continuity
SolveForce ensures maritime continuity with:
- Multi-orbit SATCOM failover (LEO/MEO/GEO).
- LTE/5G fallback in near-shore zones.
- GMDSS fallback for safety.
- Immutable OT telemetry logs for post-outage replay.
- Quarterly DR drills simulating antenna failures and full-ship comms loss.
Value Proposition
- Mission-Critical Safety: Always-on distress signaling and OT telemetry.
- Crew Welfare: Global Wi-Fi, UCaaS/CCaaS for morale and productivity.
- Compliance-Driven: IMO, SOLAS, ISM standards embedded.
- Innovation: Edge analytics, AI-driven SATCOM routing, and hybrid multi-orbit resilience.
⚖️ Subtle Logos Embedding
- Syntax (Telecom): VSAT, LTE, microwave — the alphabet of offshore connectivity.
- Semantics (Operations): OT telemetry, crew comms — the words of maritime life.
- Pragmatics (Compliance): IMO/SOLAS/ISM adherence — the context ensuring safety and meaning persist on the seas.