The three-part series offers information for those researching, implementing, or determining the business benefits associated with offshore connectivity. Given the increasing importance of broadband connectivity for vessels at sea, KVH Industries…
Crews should triple check Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) data to avoid US CBP penalties.Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising all crew, vessel owners, masters and operators to triple check passenger…
Cobham plc has established a new strategic business unit (SBU) Cobham SATCOM: Thrane & Thrane will form its core.Headquartered in Denmark, Cobham SATCOM is led by Thrane & Thrane CEO Walther Thygesen with assistance from a multinational management team…
RigNet wins 6-year contract from major contractor for managed remote communications services on an ultra-deepwater drill rig.'It is a pleasure to bring the Brazilian oil and gas market high-quality, leading managed communications services…
Los Angeles longshore attorney launches first free, custom mobile app for longshore workers.The Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor, developed the app to meet the needs of longshore workers. It is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices…
G4S Technology LLC wins Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division contract to upgrade security systems.G4S Technology LLC (formerly Adesta), a systems integrator and project management company for electronic security systems and communication networks…
Canada's Ballard Power Systems ships Initial 100 ElectraGen™ Systems for backup power in wireless telecom networks.The company's first 100 ElectraGenTM fuel cell power generation systems have been shipped to Cascadiant Inc. and Inala Technologies…
TV worldwide internet TV Channel – Maritime TV – receives strategic investment for new program development and expansion.TV Worldwide, (www.TVWorldwide.com ), a pioneering web-based global TV network since 1999, announces that one of its subsidiary Internet TV Channels…
New Maritime Global News App launch at the Maritime Reporter and Engineering News at SMM in Hall B7, Stand 603.Maritime Reporter is changing the way our industry gets its news with the all new Maritime Global News App. This free mobile app…
UANI urges Obama Administration to discipline MTN following evidence it conspired to bypass U.S. Sanctions against Iran.(MTN Group Limited is a multi-national telecommunications group offering voice and data communications products and services to individuals and land/maritime businesses)…
Alphatron Marine introduces the Alphaconnect Hybrid, a type-approved on board Telephone System (PABX) with integrated IP facilities.The new Alphaconnect 48/128 hybrid uses well known Alphaconnect technology in combination with cable saving IP technology to provide internal marine communications…
To manage the crisis successfully SMM organizers advise providers to keep close to their customers as record bookings received.The European debt crisis; a weak US employment market; declining growth rates in emerging economies such as China…
Caterpillar introduce a remote tracking, monitoring, & notification system, 'gplink' for Cat® powered yachts & other vessels.gplink protects vessels by monitoring engine operating parameters and engine diagnostic codes as well as on-board critical systems such as bilge levels…
MTN Satellite Communications & Wireless Maritime Services partner to introduce first maritime voice application. MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), and Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), announce the availability of the 'Connect at Sea' voice application…
Vessels report potential surveillance by unknown entities while in transit of the Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz & Arabian Gulf.In one recent case, a vessel was asked its crew complement and master's name, purportedly by a named vessel that…