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GE Satcom Reveals Triple-Play Service For Merchant Vessels
GE Satcom has unveiled the commercial launch of a satellite-based communications service designed to support a range of value-added services for merchant vessel operators.
The project was originally developed and co-piloted in close collaboration with a Hamburg-based German fleet operator whose insight into the needs of commercial shipping and its crew were critical to the solution design. A six month pilot was first carried out on board a large container vessel operating between ports in Asia, Africa and Europe, and following successful acceptance the service has now been scheduled for commercial roll out to 14 more ships.
The ‘Satlynx Maritime’ solution from GE Satcom provides a sophisticated platform for delivering an innovative triple-play service The solution provides telephone, Internet access and a range of TV content including daily news, sports reports and magazine shows that can be multiplexed into any cabin, technical or recreation room. The cost effective, flat-rate service operates on the iDirect Evolution platform. Using Ku-band as the primary link, the service can automatically switch to an L-Band link via Inmarsat or Iridium as a back-up solution.
A maritime customer of GE Satcom, Captain G. Falk Bethke, Chief Superintendant of Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, commented, “GE Satcom have been extremely flexible in overcoming their customers’ primary challenges and adapting to their specific needs. GE Satcom’s simple retrofit solution provides a scalable platform on which cutting-edge fleet management applications can be built, such as location tracking, eco-routing, and performance monitoring to reduce operational costs – for both new builds and existing ships alike.”
Ronny Svang, President and CEO of GE Satcom said, “The always-on connectivity we provide means the service will be available 24/7 over most commercial shipping lanes around the world, enabling the fleet owners and crew to constantly optimise the cost of communications for both ship operation and extended plug & play Internet, voice and TV services.”
“The maritime sector is extremely competitive and it’s vital to have the best crew for our fleet. The better we’re able to look after our crew, the easier it is to attract and retain the top people. What GE Satcom has done is bring affordability to first-class crew welfare services,” added Captain Bethke.
World’s Space-Biz 2010 Reveals India And Arianespace Are Friends In Space
World’s Space-Biz 2010 concluded at the Benagluru Space Expo in Bangalore, India. The conference was described as: “Involving very intensive deliberation that is totally dedicated to the space sector and has attracted many companies from different countries to develop their business with Indian space industry.” The exhibition provides a venue for players in the international space sector to discuss issues on access to space and commercialization, space adventure and exploration, and risk management with a special emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.
“The conference has brought great awareness for the various developing space programs of India. It has provided a platform for Indian space industry to highlight its space programs globally,” K R Murthy, Managing Director Antrix Corporation limited, said, at the valedictory session.
In addition, India and Arianespace have a strong working relationship and this will continue over the coming years, said, Chairman and CEO Jean-Yves Le Gall, Arianespace.
“With two additional Indian spacecraft in Arianespace’s order book, this strong working relationship is set to continue over the coming years,” the Chairman said, while addressing a panel at the ongoing World Space-Biz international conference.
Arianespace has a long-established partnership with India – which includes 13 satellites orbited by the company for Indian customers since 1981, starting with launch of the Apple experimental spacecraft in 1981.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently offered a contract to Arianespace, for the launch of its GSAT 10 communication satellite with the European launcher Ariane 5.
The company will also launch INSAT 4G communications satellite for the Indian space agency.
World Space-Biz provides a venue for players in the international space sector to discuss issues such as access to space and its commercialization, space adventure, exploration and risk management.
SES S.A. – Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
SES SA formerly known as SES GLOBAL SA is principally engaged in the provision of satellite transmission capacity and related services. It serves worldwide customers ranging from media broadcasters to enterprise level customers including users of civil and military government communications. It employs various network operators across the world such as SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM/NEW SKIES in Northand South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The company has reported its business activity under two segments, namely, Infrastructure and Services. The company is headquartered at Chateau de Betzdorf in Luxembourg.
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