Germany, Feb. 25 -- Inmarsat Maritime, a part of Viasat Communication Services, has secured a deal with long-term customer Vega Reederei to equip 10 of its new diesel-electric coaster vessels with the cutting-edge NexusWave connectivity service. The agreement also includes advanced cyber-security solutions Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Fleet Secure Endpoint.Scheduled for delivery by July 2026, the series of 89-metre, 3,800-deadweight-tonne short-sea general cargo ships boast an innovative hull and propeller design for optimum fuel efficiency and minimised emissions. With potential future upgrades to all-electric operations and integration of Conoship's wind-assisted propulsion system, eConowind, the vessels promise furthe...