Communication News


Port of Antwerp Adopts Descartes' Services

Mar 18, 2013

Descartes Systems Group's announce its cloud-based messaging services now integrated with the Antwerp Port Community System's (APCS) e-Desk application.The solution, combined with the Global Logistics Network (GLN), provides declarants and…

ANT Pioneering Education at Sea

Mar 14, 2013

ANT provides solutions for Superyacht schools of the future in partnership with U-Touch.Advanced New Technologies (ANT) Ltd, one of the world’s leading technology integrators for the Superyacht and luxury home markets, is pioneering education…

PVA Elects 2013 President, Officers and Board

Feb 22, 2013

During the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2013, held February 16 - 19, in Jacksonville, FL, members of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) elected Carolyn Horgan, Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco, CA, as PVA President for 2013.  Also…

Fleet Optimization Conference Set for October in Stamford, CT

Feb 22, 2013

Second SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference Scheduled for October 22-24 in Stamford, Conn. The organizers of the SHIPPINGInsight Conferences have announced that the 2013 Fleet Optimization Conference will take place Oct. 22-24 in Stamford…

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…

ISS Warns of Impact on Crew Logistics Services

Feb 19, 2013

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a  leading maritime services provider, is warning of a likely impact on crew logistics services in all Spanish ports after the main unions for Iberia airlines called a five day national strike in Spain from 18th February to 22nd February…

Intellian Debuts FleetBroadband Hardware

Feb 12, 2013

Intellian introduced three Inmarsat FleetBroadband (FB) networks as the latest additions to its line of satellite communication antenna systems. The FB150, the FB250 and the FB500 comprise a product line supported by Intellian’s industry-leading three year warranty…

MTN's Richard Hadsall Appointed to WTA Board

Feb 06, 2013

MTN Government Services CTO Richard Hadsall appointed to World Teleport Association (WTA) Board.Hadsall founded MTN more than 30 years ago and today serves as the chief technology officer for MTN Government Services (MTNGS).Richard Hadsall’s…

Satellites Launched for Mobile Voice & Data Services

Feb 06, 2013

Globalstar, Inc. announce that 6 second-generation Globalstar satellites were successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.Launch services provider Arianespace confirmed that the upper stage accurately injected the six…

RigNet Appoint Molly McGuirk US Region Manager

Feb 01, 2013

RigNet, Inc., provider of managed remote communications to the oil and gas industry, makes management appointments.The company appoint Molly McGuirk as Region Manager, United States,  & Mike Neugebauer as Director, Global Operations & QHSE…

IMO Sec-Gen Visits IMSO HQ

Jan 31, 2013

International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) visited by International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General.The purpose of the visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest, in particular in the field of the future of maritime…

Morten Tengs - New CEO at TSBc

Jan 30, 2013

Morten Tengs (51) has been appointed as the new CEO at Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc).  Mr. Tengs comes from the position as Senior Vice President at Telenor Group’s regional office for Asia, in Bangkok. He succeeds Cato Halsaa, who is to retire this summer…

Hybrid Broadband Solution for Nordic, Scandinavian Countries

Jan 28, 2013

Ancylus AB & Net1 enter a strategic partnership to offer the Scandinavian & Nordic maritime market a hybrid broadband solution. The new Hybrid broadband solution is tailor-made for the shipping industry operating in the Nordic waters. By offering…

Globe Wireless Satellite Communications Conference

Jan 25, 2013

Globe Wireless announced  the first of a series of Globe Wireless Satellite Communication Conferences to be held this year.  The first will be in Hareid Norway, March 5 & 6, 2013.  Dave Kagan, President & CEO of Globe Wireless, will provide…

New Web App Plugs Seafarers into US Environmental Laws

Jan 22, 2013

Using SCI’s newly developed Internet application, seafarers can use mobile devices to get information on US environmental pollution laws from anywhere in the world.Expanding materials developed in conjunction with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy…

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