Part of the Scenic Group, Emerald Cruises continues to expand its river fleet. River cruise communication is essential to safe and efficient onboard operations, and Scenic Group has once again selected Zenitel to deliver critical communication solutions for its modern river fleet. Emerald Astra entered service in 2026 as the 10th Emerald Star-Ship, while Emerald Lumi is set to become the brand’s first Star-Ship on the Seine.
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Oslo, Norway, 26 October 2026 – Zenitel, the leading provider of unified critical communication solutions, announces the global launch of Zenitel Connect Essential. Designed for smaller deployments, Zenitel Connect Essential brings the technology foundation of Zenitel Connect to customers who need secure, reliable communication without platform license fees.
Toronto is moving forward with a major renewal of its aging ferry fleet, including two new electric ferries. As part of the ferry replacement program, the City has ordered two fully electric RoPax vessels from Damen Shipyards Group. Zenitel, together with Theunissen Technical Trading, is supplying onboard communication systems supporting safe and coordinated operations aboard the new ferries.
PRESS RELEASE — 10 September 2026, Oslo, Norway — Zenitel, a global leader in Unified Critical Communication solutions, today announces the launch of the Indoor IP Speaker Kit (ZIPS-K) and Outdoor IP Speaker Kit (ZIPS-KOE), giving partners greater flexibility to develop customised IP speaker solutions for specific applications and project requirements.
SMM Hamburg 2026 brought together the global maritime industry for four days of conversations around new projects, technology and the future of onboard operations. For Zenitel, the exhibition was an opportunity to reconnect with customers and partners, meet new industry contacts and demonstrate how communication technology continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern vessels.
Where a project requires a flexible public address solution that can provide even sound distribution at a high quality and sound pressure, Zenitel's IP Speaker range can add granular zone control to a 100V PAVA system.
Zenitel Connect has achieved DNV Type Approval, marking another important milestone for Zenitel's communication platform for maritime and offshore applications.
The NB215 and NB216 smolt transport wellboats currently under construction for Sølvtrans represent the next generation of vessels supporting modern fish farming. As part of this project, Zenitel is delivering an integrated onboard communication solution.
Across the energy industry, operational facilities are expected to remain productive for decades. As technology advances and operational demands evolve, continuous modernization becomes essential to maintain safety, efficiency and reliability.
The MT6067 FSV marks a new step in the evolution of the Walk-to-Work vessel segment. Supporting complex onboard operations in harsh maritime environments, Zenitel delivered integrated communication and safety systems for this Walk-to-Work vessel through ACEL, responsible for the vessel's electrical and systems integration scope.
Communication requirements are rarely the same across an entire vessel. An industrial intercom station installed in an engine room serves a different purpose than one located in a cargo area, offshore platform, accommodation space, or hazardous processing zone.
