• Ocean Data Acquisition
    • Wave Glider
      The Wave Glider is a low-profile, unmanned surface vehicle that is capable of long-range, extended deployments with minimal human intervention. More Information →
      Seaglider
      Ocean gliders provide dynamic, high density data sampling from the water column in near real-time, enabling timely, quantitative assessment of environmental risks. More Information →
      OceanStar
      OceanStar is a field-proven marine environmental monitoring system that will provide sensor readings from the sea floor to your desktop within seconds, from anywhere in the world. More Information →
      Voyager
      The Voyager drifter buoy provides near real-time ocean current, sea surface temperature and oil spill tracking data via Iridium satellite telemetry. More Information →
      Triton
      The Triton telemetry buoy offers broadband data acquisition from sensors located on the buoy, suspended in the water column or on the sea floor, depending on application requirements. More Information →
      Nautilus
      The Fastwave Nautilus is an intelligent tracking unit. By utilising the Iridium satellite network, it enables tracking anywhere in the world. More Information →
      Xeos
      Xeos designs and manufacture application specific telemetry and data collection products for environmental researchers, wildlife researchers and operational personnel. More Information →
      Ocean Sonics
      Measuring ocean sounds is becoming an important part of meeting new legislation introduced in Europe, North America and Australasia intended to protect the oceans as development rises. More Information →
      Decimus
      Decimus® is an innovative detection and monitoring solution for system integrators working in acoustic monitoring. More Information →
      Chelsea
      Chelsea Technologies Group specialises in the production of a range of innovative multi-parameter sensors & systems for monitoring the physical, optical & biological oceanographic and fresh water environment. More Information →
      SALT
      The SonarBell is outwardly an unprepossessing device whose elegant use of materials technology has the potential to revolutionise underwater subsea asset location and even potentially reduce Dolphin bi-catch. More Information →
      Vessel AIS
      SRT has been a global leader in professional radio communication technology development since 1987, and since 1999 the world's leading developer of AIS technologies and products. More Information →
      AML Oceanographic
      AML Oceanographic is an innovative manufacturer of Sound Velocity, CTD and Environmental sensors, probes and instruments. More Information →
      ASV
      ASV (UK) designs, builds and operates unmanned marine systems for defence, oil & gas and research applications. More Information →
      Biofouling Prevention
      Fastwave offers superior biofouling control products, capable of the prevention of biofouling on the ocean networks. More Information →
  • Tracking
    • Vessel Tracking
      The GTTS marine asset tracking solutions provide global real-time tracking and watch circle monitoring of marine assets such as vessels, barges, single point mooring buoys , unmanned platforms etc. More Information →
      Aircraft Tracking
      Fastwave offers low cost, portable aviation solutions to keep pilots and their passengers in constant global communication whilst in flight. More Information →
      Fleet Vehicle Tracking
      Whether you wish to track a truck convoy in Africa, a pipeline construction fleet in Australia or logging trucks in South America, Fastwave's remote vehicle fleet tracking and safety monitoring solutions can provide the answer. More Information →
      Personnel Tracking
      Ensuring the safety of personnel working or travelling in remote or potentially hazardous parts of the world is a challenge for many organizations involved in the mining, energy, construction, humanitarian and defense industries. More Information →
      Fastview Tracking System
      FastView is an award winning, online tracking and monitoring system that enables organisations to enhance the safety, security and efficiency of remotely deployed mobile assets such as vehicles, mobile plant, vessels and aircraft, as well as product data monitoring and tracking. More Information →
      Mobile Equipment
      It is ideal for tracking high value, unpowered assets such as shipping containers, railcars, oceanographic buoys, barges and trailers. More Information →
      Remote Tracking Devices
      Fastwave Communications specializes in developing GPS tracking solutions for organizations with mobile assets located in remote parts of the world. More Information →
  • Monitor & Control
    • Environmental Monitoring
      Fastwave provides a variety of technical and telemetry solutions for monitoring any environment. We design these systems to monitor a variety of real-time data. More Information →
      M2M & Industrial
      Fastwave has the engineering, telemetry and systems integration expertise to offer both off-the-shelf and custom remote monitoring and control solutions for SCADA systems and Machine-to-Machine (m2m) networks. More Information →
  • Telemetry
    • About Iridium
      Iridium Satellite LLC is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth (including oceans, airways and Polar Regions). More Information →
      Iridium Satellite Modems
      We specialise in integrating instrumentation, sensors and control devices with Iridium satellite transceivers, so that data can be delivered or sent between any locations in the world within seconds. More Information →
      Iridium Short Burst Data
      We specialise in integrating instrumentation, sensors and control devices with Iridium satellite transceivers, so that data can be delivered or sent between any locations in the world within seconds. More Information →
      Iridium RUDICS
      We specialise in integrating instrumentation, sensors and control devices with Iridium satellite transceivers, so that data can be delivered or sent between any locations in the world within seconds. More Information →
      Iridium Push-to-Talk
      We specialise in integrating instrumentation, sensors and control devices with Iridium satellite transceivers, so that data can be delivered or sent between any locations in the world within seconds. More Information →
      Iridium Pilot
      We specialise in integrating instrumentation, sensors and control devices with Iridium satellite transceivers, so that data can be delivered or sent between any locations in the world within seconds. More Information →
      Iridium Edge
      We specialise in integrating instrumentation, sensors and control devices with Iridium satellite transceivers, so that data can be delivered or sent between any locations in the world within seconds. More Information →
      Iridium IoT
      We specialise in integrating instrumentation, sensors and control devices with Iridium satellite transceivers, so that data can be delivered or sent between any locations in the world within seconds. More Information →
  • News
  • Profile
    • About Us
      Fastwave Communications develops integrated solutions designed to enhance the productivity, efficiency and safety of remotely located personnel, assets, infrastructure and equipment. More Information →
      Contact
      Would you like to purchase or rent a device from us? Please contact us for more information about any of our products and we will get back to you as soon as possible. More Information →
      Partners
      In order to provide a complete, "best in class" solution, Fastwave has established both formal and informal partnerships and strategic alliances with a number of innovative organizations with complementary products, services and expertise. More Information →
      Awards
      Fastwave Communications Subsea Innovation, Technology and Standard of Excellence Awards. Fastwave have shown what local innovation can achieve in the global market. More Information →
      Customers
      Fastwave has a well established client base covering a range of industry sectors, located in Australia and Internationally. More Information →
Thursday, August 16, 2018

Marine Rescue NSW orders Voyager Drifter Buoys to aid Search and Rescue Operations

Marine Rescue NSW orders Voyager Drifter Buoys to aid Search and Rescue Operations off Australia's East coast.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Voyager Oil Spill Tracking Buoy supports NOPSEMA guidelines

NOPSEMA releases Oil Spill Response Guidance update, Voyager oil spill tracking buoy provides solution for improved oil spill modelling studies.

Monday, January 15, 2018

Fastwave Voyager Oil Spill Tracking buoy in demand in 2018

The Fastwave Voyager Oil Spill Tracking buoy has been in demand in early 2018. Fastwave has recently delivered an order of Voyager satellite tracking buoys to the world's largest oil spill response organisation, and has pending orders from …

Friday, August 18, 2017

Get the newest Ocean Sonics icListen HF Smart Hydrophone from Fastwave

Ocean Sonics announced the release of the newest icListen HF Smart Hydrophone, which is now available from Fastwave.

Friday, July 7, 2017

New Iridium Edge global IoT telemetry solution now available from Fastwave

Iridium Edge is a ready-to-go, reliable satellite communications device that expands connectivity beyond cellular limits for 100% global IoT coverage. It is ideal for real-time monitoring of remote sensors and assets, fixed or mobile.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Kongsberg announces new versions of the Seaglider AUV

Both new glider systems are based in part on the original, proven Seaglider™ design. The first vehicle, Deepglider, is designed for operation to a maximum of 6000 meters. This capability is unique in the world of underwater gliders, and wil…

Friday, March 17, 2017

Fastwave appointed Australian Distributor for Hydronalix maritime robotic technologies

Hydronalix manufactures the EMILY ( Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard), an innovative remote controlled buoy that can cruise through rip-currents at speeds up to 38 km/h, to reach a distressed swimmer faster and more safely than human…

Friday, January 27, 2017

Fastwave Newsletter - January 2017

News On: New Solar Voyager Drifter Buoy to be used at Bremer Canyon Project; Voyager featured in the US Secure Oceans initiative; Fastwave exhibiting at Australian Oil & Gas (AOG) 2017 conference, Perth , Feb 22nd-24th.

Friday, October 14, 2016

Woodside team views autonomous systems at Fastwave

In September, Woodside Energy's team evaluating potential use of autonomous marine systems visited Fastwave.

Friday, September 30, 2016

Fastwave’s Voyager to be used in The Ocean Cleanup Project

The Ocean Cleanup Project is developing technology to extract plastic and other debris floating in the world’s oceans. The technology relies on ocean currents to transport the plastic towards collection arrays that concentrate the material,…

Friday, September 16, 2016

Fastwave featured on Secure Oceans

Fastwave is proud to announce that the Voyager drifter buoy has been selected as one of the first 120 marine enforcement technologies for the new Secure Oceans website produced by Washington based think tank, the Stimson Center and National…

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Fastwave releases Go Remote system for remote, real-time image capture

Fastwave, an Australian based company specialising in developing autonomous data acquisition systems, has announced the commercial release of the Go Remote photo and video imaging system.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Fastwave Newsletter - February 2016

News on: Go Remote - Fastwave's new image capture system; Voyager Drifter Buoy now with AIS - AtoN option; Bremer Canyon Research Project Continues; Fastwave teams up with SA Instrumentation on Wave Glider project; Real-time Detection of Ma…

Friday, December 18, 2015

Canadian Coast Guard orders Voyager tracking buoy with AIS for evaluation.

Fastwave produces an AIS Voyager Tracking Buoy for the Canadian Coast Guard to do evaluation.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Iridium completes first Iridium Certus broadband call

Iridium Communications has successfully conducted the first ever voice and data ground test call over the next-generation Iridium Certus broadband network, currently under development.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

CTG's field-based tryptophan sensor maps drinking water quality in Africa, article by Dan Lapworth, British Geological Survey for World Water

An article written for World Water magazine by Dan Lapworth of the British Geological Survey. Dan outlines the ground breaking use of CTG's UviLux sensor to help prevent poor communities in Africa drinking contaminated water.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Repeat order from BP in the USA for Voyager Oil Spill Tracking buoys

Fastwave receives repeat order from BP in the USA for Voyager Oil Spill Tracking buoys.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

QinetiQ & Lloyds List report underscores importance of autonomous systems

A major new report on maritime technology trends has found that “big data analytics, autonomous systems, sensors and communication, sustainable energy generation… are transformational in nature when used individually and when combined“

Friday, August 21, 2015

Voyager Oil Spill Tracking Buoy now Iridium Certified

Fastwave’s Voyager drifter buoy has been certified for use on the Iridium Satellite constellation.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Fastwave Newsletter - August 2015

News on: Monitoring ocean turbulence and sound with Seagliders; Global, mobile satellite Broadband on the way; Voyager Drifter Buoy Update; Fastwave's new Seaglider Pilot; Wave Gliders for Turbidity Monitoring; New Water Quality Sensors; Ne…

Monday, August 10, 2015

Global mobile Iridium broadband on the horizon

(5 August 2015) Iridium Communications announced the latest milestone in the development of their next-generation Iridium Certus broadband service with the delivery of the first Broadband Core Transceiver prototypes

Friday, July 24, 2015

Fastwave Newsletter - February 2015

News on: Fastwave Voyager Oil Spill Tracking Buoy; Ocean Gliders for Safe, Cost Effective Data Acquisition; Controlling Marine Biofouling UV light; Fastwave Supports Bremer Canyon Marine Research; Fastwave to offer Em-Trak AIS & the New Fas…

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Fastwave Voyager Oil Spill Tracking Buoy

Fastwave's new Voyager oil spill and ocean current tracking buoy provides near real-time ocean surface current velocity and sea surface temperature data from anywhere in the world's oceans.

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