I have been in discussion with Sgt. NAME_1 last few days in regard of a satellite system replacement for WCM patrol vessels. As pointed by NAME_2 in his email NAME_3, the current system (InmarSat GX-60) is unreliable. I would add that it depends heavily on the sea condition and inlets’ surrounding terrain. The cost for service is a big consideration as well. The GX-60 monthly cost for the service per boat is ~ 6,900 USD (email from SCC attached).  

We are recommending WCM to purchase  the Marine version of the system from StarLink with the lowest tier data package – 50 GB per month. This internet service plan will const ~370 CAD per boat per month. This shall keep their cost NAME_3 10k  per year. 
The Marine StarLink package has not been used in the Division. However, considering the great performance the Standard system has, my expectation is that the Marine version will perform as such.
At this point of time StarLink is the most viable solution for them due to the speed, availability and the cost.
 

Please, accept this email as a request for an exemption for WCM to purchase the above mentioned systems.
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