MTN and Bond Support Services Partner to Elevate Yacht Technology and Connectivity
MTN and Bond Support Services Partner to Elevate Yacht Technology and Connectivity
Launching at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show, this alliance sets a new standard for onboard service and performance.
MTN and Bond Support Services, two trusted leaders in maritime technology, have joined forces to deliver a new standard of onboard connectivity and support for superyachts. The partnership offers tailored service models, flexible plan structures, and support aligned to each vessel’s operational profile. It is designed to meet the rising expectations of owners, captains, and shipyards seeking more reliable and integrated solutions.
Why This Matters
According to Grand View Research, the global yacht market was valued at $9.39 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $13.29 billion by 2030. As the market grows, so does the demand for smarter, more future-ready infrastructure. Yet many vessels still rely on outdated systems, inconsistent networks, and fragmented support models. Our partnership with Bond is designed to change that by bringing greater simplicity, speed, and resilience to an industry that requires a network built for the 21st century.
What the Partnership Delivers
This alliance combines two areas of deep expertise:
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MTN’s Contribution: MTN is a preferred Starlink and OneWeb reseller, offering tailored, usage-based plans with pooled options for fleets. Its enterprise-grade platform supports advanced services including link aggregation, private tunneling, traffic termination, and static IPs, with 24/7 live support. MTN’s specialized maritime hardware, including the new Performance Mounting System, ensures consistent gigabit-speed satellite connectivity.
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Bond Support Services’ Contribution: Bond provides new build consultancy as well as a full suite of onboard technology solutions for both refit and support services, such as IT infrastructure, AV systems, cybersecurity, communication systems, security systems, air purification, IT, AV & Cyber Risk Awareness Training, and more recently, energy consumption monitoring. All of this is supported by their globally recognized 24/7 concierge model.
Together, we deliver 360-degree comprehensive support. This alliance ensures seamless integration between onboard systems and global connectivity solutions, high operational uptime with end-to-end multi-network management, and future-ready infrastructure capable of supporting emerging technologies and security standards. Clients can customize their plans and choose the level of support they need by working with one provider or both.
How MTN's New Alliance with Bond Support Services Is Raising the Standard for Yacht Connectivity, Operations, and Security
How MTN’s New Alliance with Bond Support Services Is Raising the Standard for Yacht Connectivity, Operations, and Security
From MTNSat, written by Tess Keegan – originally published September 17
Yacht captains and crew know the pain of managing multiple systems and vendors. One company handles the AV setup. Another manages the internet. A third provides support, and none of them talk to each other. When something breaks, the gaps show up fast.
That’s exactly what our new alliance with Bond is designed to fix.
By combining MTN’s global connectivity expertise with Bond Support Services’ onboard technology and support, we’re delivering a simpler, smarter, and more resilient way to run every aspect of a yacht’s digital environment.
Here’s what that means in practice:
Seamless Connectivity
We’ve integrated MTN’s high-speed satellite and 5G networks directly into Bond Support Services’ onboard systems. Navigation, entertainment, communication, and diagnostics all run on a unified network built for performance, wherever the vessel travels.
Unified Support
Instead of juggling multiple vendors, our clients work with one coordinated team. This speeds up resolution and creates a smoother, more consistent service experience.
Cost Optimization
MTN’s global scale lowers data costs, and Bond Support Services’ onboard infrastructure ensures efficient bandwidth use. Starlink and OneWeb plans are right-sized to each vessel, priced to actual consumption, and can be pooled across fleets or adjusted as needs change all without compromising performance.
Enhanced Cybersecurity & Resilience
We secure the connection from the vessel to shore. Bond Support Services’ protects onboard systems and guest devices. Together, we reduce risk with added services like link aggregation, private tunneling, traffic termination, and static IPs.
Scalability & Personalization
Whether the vessel is 40 meters or 150, the system scales with the operation. Packages are tailored to each yacht’s size, mission, and use case. They adapt as needs change over time.
Support That Fits the Way You Operate
Clients can customize their plans and choose the level of support they need by working with one provider or both. Either way, they get proven expertise, streamlined service, and a stronger digital foundation for how their vessels are run.
Bond Support Services to Launch New Cyber E-Learning Course at Monaco Yacht Show
Our new Maritime Cyber Risk Awareness E-Learning Course is designed specifically for maritime crew and industry professionals.
This exciting development brings the same trusted content from our classroom sessions into a flexible, digital format available anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re onboard, ashore, or in between trips, you can now complete essential cyber training at your own pace.
What to Expect
- Interactive modules that break down complex concepts into bite-sized lessons.
- Real-world scenarios tailored to the realities of working onboard.
- Flexible learning accessible on laptop, tablet, or phone. Certification upon completion, giving crew confidence and vessels compliance.
- This course is NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) accredited in the UK!
Brought to you by Bond Support Services & Maritime Cyber Solutions
Bond Support Services Joins the Blue Wake™ Programme: Revolutionising HVAC Efficiency at Sea
We're delighted to share that Bond Support Services has been selected to join the prestigious Blue Wake™ Programme- the Monaco Yacht Show's new programme for spotlighting and promoting environmentally sustainable solutions in the yachting industry.
This recognition highlights our work in reshaping how yachts approach onboard HVAC efficiency, a step forward that delivers measurable impact without compromise.
During Monaco Yacht Show, we'll be unveiling how our latest solutions are making a tangible difference to energy use, performance, and sustainability at sea.
Want to know more?
Come and speak to our team in person to find out how we're changing the game for onboard efficiency. We can also arrange an onboard visit or a meeting in our Monaco Office for a private discussion.
? Stand AL01, Quai Albert Ier Tent
? +377 97 98 58 93
PRESS RELEASE: MTN and Bond Support Services Announce Strategic Alliance that Redefines Connectivity and Technology for Yachting Industry
PRESS RELEASE: MTN and Bond Support Services Announce Strategic Alliance That Redefines Connectivity and Technology for Yachting Industry
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MTN and Bond Support Services will offer a full suite of solutions that provide seamless connectivity with flexible plans (including Starlink), enhanced cybersecurity, cost optimization, and scalability.
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MTN will also unveil its new Performance Mounting System for vessels. Engineered for the 2025 Starlink Performance Antenna, the system is optimized for gigabit-speed connectivity. It also discreetly houses an integrated 5G-4G/LTE antenna and is designed to prevent water accumulation.
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MTN is opening a new office in downtown Monaco, staffed with experts able to support and provide in-person, white-glove treatment across the French Riviera and the Mediterranean Sea.
FORT LAUDERDALE/MONACO. September 02, 2025 — MTNSat “MTN”, a leading global provider of best-in-class satellite and wireless solutions to maritime and enterprise customers, and Bond, a pioneering consultancy and management company in yachting technology, specializing in new-builds, refits, training and support services, have formed a strategic alliance to set a new benchmark in service excellence and tailored solutions for the marine and yachting industry. By integrating MTN’s converged connectivity solutions and private network (partnering with major providers like SpaceX-Starlink and OneWeb for global, ultra-high-speed internet) with Bond’s full suite of onboard technology offerings (including IT infrastructure, AV systems, cybersecurity, and monitoring services), yacht owners will benefit from enhanced operations, improved onboard entertainment, and secure connectivity. Both companies will jointly present the new partnership at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) starting September 24.
Furthermore, at Bond’s headquarters in Monaco, MTN will unveil its innovative, patent-pending MTN Performance Mounting System. With a new, sleek fiberglass mounting structure that is maritime-grade and precision-engineered for the 2025 Starlink Performance Antenna, the system provides enhanced cooling and network performance on Starlink’s LEO satellite constellation. It also discreetly houses an integrated 5G-4G/LTE antenna for backup connectivity. The MTN Performance Mounting System is designed to blend seamlessly with any yacht size.
Bond and MTN will come together to deliver 360-degree comprehensive support by combining their technical strengths in connectivity and IT infrastructure.
“Our alliance with MTN represents an evolution in how we support our clients, on and off their vessels. By integrating MTN’s world-class solutions and customized Starlink packages with our onboard technology infrastructure, we’re not just providing two services -we’re delivering a single, unified experience,” said Will Faimatea, Director of Bond. “This partnership enables us to offer a new level of simplified, end-to-end service that empowers our clients with future-ready infrastructure and helps them navigate anywhere around the world.“
“This alliance with Bond is a strategic collaboration that will provide a new level of full-service for the yachting industry” said Mark Theissen, VP Yachts, Sales at MTN. “By combining our expertise in converged connectivity solutions and innovative products, such as our new MTN Performance Mounting System, with Bond’s renowned onboard technology infrastructure, we can deliver a truly comprehensive offering. In addition, clients will have the flexibility to choose specific services from our all-encompassing portfolio of options.“
Following the recent opening of MTN’s new European headquarters in Paris, MTN has opened a dedicated office in downtown Monaco to bolster on-the-ground premium technical support. This location, staffed with experts, will support and provide in-person, white-glove treatment across the French Riviera and the Mediterranean Sea. The MTN-Bond partnership leverages their combined local presence, ensuring customers will benefit from a highly accessible support system and service experience. For captains, crew members, owners and others attending the show, both companies will share more about their partnership and new products at the Bond Technology Hub, located at Stand AL01 in Quai Albert 1er Tent.
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About MTN
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, MTN (a subsidiary of FMC GlobalSat) is a world-class authorized Starlink and OneWeb Reseller and a global provider of best-in-class satellite and wireless solutions to businesses that require reliable, secure, and cost-effective Broadband and M2M connectivity solutions.
The company has pioneered the delivery of converged connectivity solutions on a global scale, by partnering with major wireless carriers and satellite communications providers that incorporate 5G wireless solutions (across CDMA, GSM, and LTE networks), high-throughput satellite (HTS) communications, and cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks such as Starlink and OneWeb. Our solutions incorporate Tier 1 carriers, and global satellite infrastructure, with a 24/7 enterprise-grade global technical support organization, which enables us to provide SD-WAN, direct VPN, MPLS, SCPC and other specialized network tunnels while optimizing data traffic routes. MTN has offices and a local presence in the USA, Brazil, Norway, Spain, France, Monaco, the UK and Dubai.
For more information, please visit www.fmcglobalsat.com or www.mtnsat.com
About Bond
Bond provides new build consultancy as well as a full suite of onboard technology solutions for both refit and support services. These include IT infrastructure, AV systems, cybersecurity, communication systems, security systems, air purification, IT/AV & Cyber Risk Awareness Training, and, more recently, energy consumption monitoring. All of these services are supported by a globally recognized 24/7 concierge model.
Media contacts
Fernando Arreaza Vargas, Director of Media Relations and Corporate Communications at MTN
Fernando.vargas@mtnsat.com | +1.305.343.8279
Angela Cowcill, Services Representative at Bond Support Services
angela@bondtm.com | +377 97.98.58.93
Want to know more?
The details will be revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show. Come and speak to our team in person to find out how we’re redefining connectivity.
MYS Location: Stand AL01, Quai Albert Ier Tent
+377 97 98 58 93
Contact us!
Monaco Yacht Show 2025
24 – 27 September | Port Hercules, Monaco
It’s almost that time of year again! The Monaco Yacht Show is just around the corner, and Bond Support Services is excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting for our 12th year! From 24–27 September, Port Hercules will once again become the beating heart of the superyacht industry, and we’ll be right there with plenty of news to share.
We’re heading into show season with some fantastic surprises and updates – and Monaco is the perfect stage to reveal them.
Blue Wake™ Programme Recognition
One announcement we can already share: Bond Support Services has been accepted into the Blue Wake Programme in recognition of our effort to Revolutionise HVAC Efficiency at Sea . This initiative highlights our commitment to deliver solutions that not only improve onboard comfort but also help owners and operators save energy and money while reducing environmental impact.
What’s Coming Next
This page will be regularly updated as we move closer to the show, so keep an eye out! In the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing:
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Who will be joining us on our stand – industry leaders, innovators, and experts you’ll want to meet.
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A new brand alliance that will bring huge benefits to our clients
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More details about our HVAC efficiency solution and how it can transform energy use onboard.
Join Us at Monaco Yacht Show
We can’t wait to welcome you at our stand this September. Whether you’re looking to discover the latest in yacht technology, learn how efficiency can drive sustainability, or just connect with the Bond TM team, Monaco will be the place to be.
Stay tuned – the best is yet to come!
Need help during the show?
Get in touch with Bond for a system review – remote or onboard!
Get Ahead: The Importance of Pre-Season AV & IT System Checks for Superyachts
Get Ahead: The importance of Pre-Season AV & IT System Checks for Superyachts
As the summer charter season approaches, ensuring your superyacht’s AV and IT systems are fully operational is more important than ever. There’s nothing worse than discovering a critical failure mid-season – especially when the fix requires parts with lead times and you’ve got guests coming! That’s why pre-season checks should be a non-negotiable part of your annual routine.
Why Pre-Season Checks Matter
Sam Jablonski, former ETO and now Bond AV Support Manager says:
One of the most common culprits? Wireless Access Points (WAPs). WAPs are the backbone of a smooth onboard experience, and they’ll provide subtle warnings of failure long before they go offline entirely.
Inspecting them before the pre-season will catch those warning signs before guest Wi-Fi crashes suddenly halfway through the charter.
AV and IT systems are embedded in every part of the guest and crew experience – from streaming media to operating lights and blinds. When they go wrong, it’s not just a technology issue – it’s a service disruption.
What Can You Do Onboard?
You don’t need to wait for a shipyard period to get started. You can carry out system checks all over the vessel, ideally in coordination with your interior team.
We would recommend testing:
- Guest cabin TVs and control systems
- Streaming services and media servers
- Wi-Fi coverage in guest spaces
- iPad or touchscreen control panels
- Network speed and redundancy
- Device connectivity and stability
Don’t Have Time To Check? Let Bond Help
If your crew is too busy preparing the rest of the boat, Bond can support you in two ways:
- Create a tailored test plan: We’ll work with you to outline a checklist specific to your yacht’s systems.
- Remote or onboard support: Our engineers can remotely log in or come onboard to run full pre-season diagnostics, highlight weaknesses and recommend fixes.
Looking Ahead: Autumn Shipyard Planning
While you’re checking systems for summer, it’s also the ideal time to think ahead to your Autumn shipyard period. If there’s anything you’ve been meaning to upgrade, modernise, or overhaul – now is the time to start planning. Lead times for specialist AV and IT equipment are improving but they still require forward planning.
Let us know if you’re heading into the yard post-season. We can help scope, specify, and take care of everything from new hardware to a complete technology refit.
Need help with your AV/IT pre-season checks or upcoming yard period?
Get in touch with Bond for a system review – remote or onboard and avoid seasonal surprises
Cyber Risk Awareness Course for Yachting & Maritime Professionals
Protect Your Vessel, Crew, and Data from Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity is one of the most critical risks facing businesses today, and the yachting industry is no exception. Research shows that nearly 80% of cyber breaches result from human error, making crew and staff training an essential first line of defense.
With evolving regulations—including GDPR compliance and the upcoming ISM Code amendments requiring Cyber Risk Management—ensuring your team is educated on cybersecurity best practices is no longer optional; it's a fundamental aspect of onboard safety and security.
Private Maritime Cyber Risk Awareness Course for Yachting & Maritime Professionals
Protect Your Vessel, Crew, and Data from Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity is one of the most critical risks facing businesses today, and the yachting industry is no exception. Research shows that nearly 80% of cyber breaches result from human error, making crew and staff training an essential first line of defense.
With evolving regulations—including GDPR compliance and the upcoming ISM Code amendments requiring Cyber Risk Management—ensuring your team is educated on cybersecurity best practices is no longer optional; it’s a fundamental aspect of onboard safety and security.
Course Overview
Our half-day, instructor-led Cyber Risk Awareness course is designed specifically for:
✔ Yacht Crew – From captains to deckhands, ensuring everyone understands their role in cyber safety
✔ Management & Shoreside Staff – Supporting compliance and reducing digital vulnerabilities
✔ Port & Service Providers – Recognizing threats when working with vessels remotely
What You’ll Learn
✔ The top cyber risks facing the maritime industry today
✔ Best practices to safeguard onboard and shoreside technology
✔ How to prevent breaches that could compromise operations or sensitive data
✔ Real-world case studies and actionable strategies to enhance cyber resilience
This interactive training provides practical insights and immediate takeaways to help mitigate cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Why This Course?
✅ Private: Speak openly with the trainer and your crew
✅ Industry-Relevant: Focused on maritime-specific cyber risks
✅ Quick & Effective: A concise, high-impact session
✅ Regulation-Ready: Aligns with ISM Code and GDPR requirements
✅ Certification: Valid for 2 years – proof of your commitment to cyber safety
Enroll Today
Equip your team with the knowledge to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Contact us for a list of available dates for private courses.
Lead Installer (Hamburg, Germany)
Lead Installer & Site Manager (all genders) for IT-, AV- and Communication Systems on board Superyachts. (Hamburg, Germany)
The company
Bond Technology Management Ltd. is an international company specialized in providing consultancy, system design, project management and support services for audio-visual entertainment-, communications, IT and security systems on board private superyachts. The company was founded in 2006, and we currently have 40+ employees in the team. Bond TM has offices in Cyprus, Amsterdam, Monaco, Barcelona, Brisbane and Hamburg. Our activities include providing expert consultancy to yacht owners, developing system specifications, managing the construction process and providing after delivery support services.
As our client base is growing, we are looking for an organised team player with a technical understanding to support us full-time mainly out of our Hamburg office. We hire people with passion and team spirit. You bring the mindset; we have the tools!
Your Profile
- You have technical qualifications in the IT-, Audio-visual-, Broadcast-, Live-Event-, Electronics- or Electrical-Industries.
- You are an experienced installer of electronics systems.
- Advanced skills in cable termination, testing and certification.
- Advanced skills in rack building and installation.
- Good knowledge of audio and video signals.
- Good knowledge of IT networks.
- Good knowledge in electronics.
- You enjoy being the “Go-To” person and you have a talent for leading a team.
- You are passionate about technology and a natural problem solver.
- You like the idea of working with international colleagues from different technical backgrounds.
- You are a team player with the ability to work independently.
- You proactively share knowledge with colleagues, and you enjoy teaching others.
- You love to travel and meet people abroad (50% travel time).
- You possess an adequate level of English (German is not mandatory).
- You have a driving license, class B minimum.
- You have a working permit for the EU.
Your tasks
- Hands on installation and upgrade work for IT and Audio-visual systems on board.
- Hardware installation, cable termination, system troubleshooting, testing and commissioning.
- Assisting with basic software installation and commissioning tasks, supported by experts remotely.
- Assisting with the updating of technical drawings and documentation.
- Leading and organizing a team of installers on site.
- Coordinating third party works onsite.
- Closely cooperating with the project engineers and the project manager.
- Assisting with system handover, to the client.
What you can expect
- A steady and dedicated team with direct communication structures.
- The opportunity to learn, grow and to take responsibility.
- Diverse and challenging tasks during projects around the world.
- Daily handling of high-end technologies from a variety of different technical fields.
- An international and diverse working atmosphere.
- A flexible working environment balancing project work with personal life.
- A salaried full-time employment contract with 30 vacation days per year.
- Salary range of 50k – 65k EUR per anno plus annual team bonus
Interested? Please send your CV, in English, via email to Hanna Dickers: HH-jobs@bondtm.com.
If you are unsure whether you completely match the profile, but the job description is still appealing, or if are you interested and have questions – Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Upcoming - Superyacht Technology Show
The Superyacht Technology Show18th & 19th March, 2025
The World Trade Center, Barcelona
Ready for the Superyacht Technology Show?
Bond Support Services is excited to be exhibiting at the Superyacht Technology Show taking place March 18th and 19th in Barcelona!
Former ETO, Bond Support Staff and Trainer, Sam Jablonski, will be demonstrating how to use Poppy at our booth in the Discovery Hub.
Poppy’s BreatheScore Scans provide visual and quantifiable insights of how ventilation flows, where it is inefficient, and where it stagnates, causing air safety issues. Register for SYTS and come by our stand for a demo!
Quoting Jack Robinson and his team:
“In 2025, we’ll be looking at superyacht technology in the context of the owner’s luxury ecosystem (superyachts, residences, aviation), and charting a course for sustainability with our new Hybrid, Electric and Alternative Fuel Zone located within the World Trade Center.
We want to focus on being an agent for change within the sector, bringing together the best of the Superyacht tech community.
We’re developing a new Industry Guest programme and partnering with Shipyards, Yacht Management Companies, Employment Agencies and Professional Services firms to attract first-class buyers and visitors to the show.”