Out at sea, losing connectivity is more than an inconvenience. It can affect crew welfare, delay critical decisions and limit operational visibility. That’s why MFF Ltd needed a connectivity partner they could rely on.
For over 20 years, MFF Ltd has been producing Gilthead sea bream, European sea bass and Atlantic Bluefin tuna, operating from Malta and serving international markets. With vessels spending long periods offshore, reliable connectivity isn’t simply about keeping crews online—it’s an essential part of day-to-day operations.
From communicating with vessel masters and coordinating operations to remotely supporting onboard equipment and transferring images and data, internet access plays a vital role in keeping the business running efficiently.
The Challenge: Connected, but Without Control
Before partnering with Brdy Telecom, MFF Ltd was already using Starlink. The connection itself wasn’t the issue.
The challenge was everything around it.
The team had very little visibility over their data usage and no straightforward way to monitor or top up data when they needed it. Running out of data during a voyage became a regular concern, forcing crews to carefully ration usage and limiting communications when they mattered most.
For a business operating offshore, constantly wondering whether there would be enough connectivity to complete the journey created unnecessary operational pressure.
Finding a Better Way
After discovering Brdy through an online search, MFF Ltd was looking for more than another connectivity provider.
They wanted a partner who understood how their business operates and could offer a solution that was flexible, straightforward and backed by knowledgeable support—not only to improve the management of their existing Starlink deployment, but also to support the continued growth of their fleet.
According to their Maritime Fleet Technical Manager, it was Brdy’s approach, the flexibility of the package and the way the solution was explained that gave the team confidence they had found the right partner.
The Brdy Solution
Brdy migrated MFF Ltd’s existing Starlink services onto its managed platform, giving the business complete visibility and control over its connectivity. Through Brdy’s customer management portal, the team can easily monitor data usage, purchase additional data whenever required, and manage their service without the uncertainty they had experienced previously.
As MFF’s operations expanded, Brdy also supported the deployment of additional Starlink terminals, helping the company grow its connected fleet by around 30% while maintaining the same level of visibility, control and support across every vessel.
Combined with responsive customer support and a solution tailored to their operational needs, MFF Ltd now has a connectivity service they can rely on throughout every voyage.
Today, the connection supports:
Rather than worrying about connectivity, the team can focus on running their operations.
The Result: Confidence Every Time They Leave Port
Brdy didn’t replace MFF Ltd’s connectivity—we transformed the way it was managed.
The business was already using Starlink, but without the visibility, flexibility and support needed to make it work effectively for offshore operations. Following the migration to Brdy, MFF has not only gained complete control over its connectivity but has also expanded its connected fleet by around 30%, supported by the same managed service and centralised oversight.
Today, the biggest benefit isn’t faster internet. It’s confidence.
With complete control over data usage, the ability to add data whenever it’s needed, responsive support from the Brdy team, and a connectivity platform that scales as the business grows, MFF Ltd has removed much of the uncertainty that once surrounded every voyage.
The result is improved communication between vessels and shore-based teams, greater operational efficiency, enhanced crew welfare, faster remote support when technical issues arise, and the confidence to expand operations without adding connectivity complexity.
About MFF Ltd
Based in Malta, MFF Ltd is one of the region’s leading aquaculture businesses, producing Gilthead sea bream, European sea bass and Atlantic Bluefin tuna for international markets. With more than two decades of experience, the business relies on dependable connectivity to support its offshore operations and vessel communications.
“With Brdy, we finally have connectivity we can rely on at sea – no more guessing whether we’ll have enough data to get through the voyage.”
