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ST Engineering Wins $ 509 mi Contracts in 4Q2014

Jan 17, 2015

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced today that its electronics arm, Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has secured about $509m worth of contracts in the fourth quarter of 2014 (4Q2014) for Rail Electronics & Intelligent Transportation…

Harris CapRock Communications again Top Independent Operator

Jan 07, 2015

For the fourth consecutive year, Harris CapRock Communications has been ranked number one on The Independent Top Twenty listing by the World Teleport Association (WTA).  The company also ranked fifth on The Global Top Twenty in 2014 based on total revenue and year-over-year growth…

Inmarsat Maritime Takes Distribution Partner

Dec 03, 2014

Inmarsat has appointed SpeedCast International Limited (SpeedCast), a leading global network and satellite communications service provider, as a Distribution Partner (DP) for its flagship maritime service, FleetBroadband, and Fleet One, its…

Honing Skill Of Seafarers Using SATCOM

Nov 06, 2014

Maritime operational effectiveness is to be enhanced globally through the provision of training and certification for seafarers assigned to use advanced satellite communication systems on-board commercial vessels. The initiative, which…

GVF Launches Maritime Communications Glossary

Sep 18, 2014

Lexicon of Communications Terminology to be applied to Communications Solution Provider & Solutions User DialoguesDuring the Informa VSAT 2014 conference in London, the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) announced the launch of its Maritime SatCom Forum (MSF) ‘Glossary’…

MTN Expands European Customer Base

Sep 02, 2014

MTN Communications (MTN) has expanded its communications and content business through maritime operators in Europe.  As a result, MTN has increased its Southampton, U.K. office staff and space. The MTN Southampton office is one of seven around the world and houses sales…

Globecomm Displays Communication Range at Posidonia

Jun 02, 2014

Specialist communications provider Globecomm Maritime said it will use the Posidonia 2014 exhibition to showcase the latest additions to its innovative range of connectivity management solutions. Globecomm also said it will provide a chance…

ASA Appoints Clark Communications Manager

May 07, 2014

The American Salvage Association announces the appointment of Jason Clark as the Association’s Communications and Public Relations Manager. Jason will assume a range of duties, to include the writing and issuance of press releases as well as…

Airbus Updates XChange Communications Platform

Mar 31, 2014

Airbus Defence and Space has launched XChange v3, the latest evolution of its XChange communications platform, which is set to further improve the flow of operational data between ship and shore through sophisticated voice and connectivity service management…

The New Standard in Diver Communications

Feb 03, 2014

In a deep sea environment, the consequences of poor communication can be life-threatening. Technical divers working in the offshore oil and gas industry need to communicate clearly with the diving bell, vessel and each other as they carry out…

Rhodes Communications Celebrates a Milestone

Nov 26, 2013

Having served as the editor of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News for more than 20 years, it is my running joke that Jim Rhodes, president, Rhodes Communications, Inc., is the first person I see at every trade show I attend, anywhere I attend…

Joe Mauro Joins the Barrett Team

Nov 08, 2013

Barrett Communications announced the appointment of Joe Mauro as a Business Development Manager with Barrett USA LLC as of October 1, 2013. Joe’s primary role is to look after and develop Barrett Communications’ markets throughout North America…

MLC 2006: Will it Drive Crew On Board Comms?

Oct 08, 2013

Astrium Services, a global communications provider of commercial satellite networks in the maritime sector, recently took a survey of seafarer’s usage of crew communication solutions in the commercial shipping sector. The survey involved two Philippine crewing agents handling approximately 47…

Lifetime Achievement Award for MTN Technocrat

Feb 26, 2013

MTN grants Lifetime Achievement Award to pioneer of broadband communications at sea, Richard Hadsall.The CEO and president of MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), Errol Olivier resently made the award at the company's Town Hall.Richard Hadsall…

Ready for Launch: MTN Nexus Targets high-volume Cruise Market

Feb 19, 2013

MTN Satellite Communications launched MTN Nexus, a next-generation comms network billed as a hybrid that integrates it with new terrestrial wireless technologies as well as sophisticated computing, powerful processing and specialized optimization…

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