Marine Software Engineering
Welcome to Xaxero (Pronounced Za-za-ro).
Providing Quality Weather and Communications Solutions since 1995.
Reliable Connectivity at the Farthest Reaches
We Connect
It's our job to ensure reliable connectivity. We are committed to staying up to date on the latest in satellite communications.
Quality Service
Our clients are always provided with reliable and efficient solutions for modern problems in the world's most challenging environments.
Remote Support
We employ top engineers to connect with your ship, providing troubleshooting and maintenance in even the most isolated locations.
Shipboard Digital Infrastructure
Purpose-built for the small-cruise and expedition-vessel market: fully web-based, self-hosted on board, and designed to keep running even when the satellite link is slow or down.
XaWiFi Captive Portal
Modern, branded guest Wi-Fi portal built for maritime satellite networks. Vouchers, PINs, data quotas, and direct PMS billing.
XaPOS — Lightweight but Powerful PMS
Touch-friendly hospitality platform: QR guest cards, bar & restaurant sales, gangway tracking, housekeeping, and inventory — with optional 3rd-party PMS integration.
SLIDES Digital Signage
Live weather, AIS, news, schedules, emergency alerts and SignalK data delivered to every screen on the vessel. Satellite-link friendly.
Satellite Comms & Networking
VSAT and hybrid LEO (Starlink Maritime) + L-band network design, bandwidth budgeting, and obstruction analysis for high-latitude operations.
Xaxero Weather Fax 2026
Click here to access our latest tools — updated for the era of Starlink
Source code available for many of these tools — visit our Open Source page.
Engineering Intelligence, Not Just Airtime
Don't guess with your connectivity. We provide ROI Calculators, Obstruction Visualizers, and Bandwidth Budgeting tools to help you make data-driven decisions for your fleet.
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From Satellite Imagery to Global Networking
We started as a satellite imagery company, broadcasting forecasts to ships and sailing yachts. Over the years Xaxero transitioned into the world of satellite networking at sea.
Read Our StoryHighest Quality at High Latitudes
We are committed to providing the highest quality in satellite communications and internet services at high latitudes and remote locations.
Our SolutionsA Fond Farewell to the NOAA APT Programme
For many years, the NOAA APT (Automatic Picture Transmission) programme was a core part of our business, enabling us to provide critical weather imagery to mariners. We salute its long and invaluable service to the community.
While the programme has officially ended, its legacy in maritime safety and communications endures.
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