Out at sea, a significant amount of this data will be transmitted by satellites—specifically, those in low Earth orbit (LEO), where U.S.-based SpaceX operates its Starlink satellite constellation. From 550 kilometers (340 miles) above the planet, Starlink satellites provide high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet to users below, including, crucially, across most of the world’s oceans. This has helped to radically boost connectivity speeds. Previously, satellite Internet at sea was provided by medium-Earth-orbit and geostationary satellites up to 35,000 kilometers above the planet. Greater distances from Earth meant much slower Internet connection speeds, limiting the service’s utility. With the rapid increase in LEO Internet thanks to providers like Starlink, the world’s fleet will be increasingly connected. Initially, this may be a boon to operators and crews alike. Yet in time, the same debates triggered by round-the-clock connectivity onshore may spread to the sea.