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Inmarsat, the renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has launched a new video to demonstrate the potential of high-speed, always-on satellite connectivity, to revolutionise the use of digital technologies and remote access solutions onboard superyachts and ocean racing yachts. Remote connectivity solutions onboard yachts Yachts equipped with global, reliable satellite connectivity have access to a variety of cutting-edge applications Offering unique insight into the late...

Satcom Global announces the launch of the new GlobalNet portal for online management of satellite communication services. The new portal is providing Satcom Global customers with an improved user-friendly platform to activate and deactivate services, buy prepaid services and set up alerts, instantly. Satcom Global customers who are familiar with the original GlobalNet, are continuing to benefit from the many popular features following migration to the new portal, but will also enjoy a bright, e...

Satcom Global announces the launch of the new GlobalNet portal for online management of satellite communication services. The new portal is providing Satcom Global customers with an improved user-friendly platform to activate and deactivate services, buy prepaid services and set up alerts, instantly. Satcom Global customers who are familiar with the original GlobalNet, are continuing to benefit from the many popular features following migration to the new portal, but will also enjoy a bright, e...

Bolstering their joint commitment to the development of a secure national maritime infrastructure, the organizing committee of Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) as a ‘Silver Sponsor’ for its seventh edition, which will return to the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in less than 100 days. DIMDEX 2020 will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the...

FESCO diesel motor vessel - Vasiliy Golovnin departed from the port of Cape Town (RSA) to Antarctica on December 24, 2019, delivering cargo to two Indian and Belgium scientific research stations. The voyage will last until April 2020. Vasiliy Golovnin vessel loaded with various goods In Cape Town, the Vasiliy Golovnin vessel was loaded with 1382 tons of various goods, including equipment, fuel and food. The vessel will also transport 35 Indian members of the expedition to the stations - Bhar...

Intellian, the pioneer of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, is unveiling the world’s first 1.5 m Global Xpress terminal, GX150NX at the International Workboat Show 2019, in New Orleans, (at Booth #3453) ahead of its commercial launch in 2020. As the largest terminal, which will be available for the Inmarsat Fleet Xpress service following type approval and successful sea trials in 2020, the GX150NX will unlock the full power of the Global Xpress network for users with high ba...

The Navy recently live tested a new antenna that can switch between satellites in low earth orbit and geostationary orbit, fulfilling a key need for the military moving forward. Using Intellian’s 1.5 metre antenna, the Navy was able to maintain a broadband connection while switching between Telesat’s satellites in low earth orbit and geostationary orbit. The demonstration shows how in a scenario where a satellite in geostationary orbit is attacked or denied, the antenna is able to s...

Intellian, the pioneer of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, has this week released the latest model in its new NX Series future-proof, performance-leading and low lifecycle cost VSAT antenna portfolio. The v130NX is the world’s first Ku-Ka convertible VSAT terminal with a 1.25-metre reflector, making it an ideal platform for high-speed global Internet on ships, offshore vessels, and superyachts. NX Series antennas The v130NX is a flexible system supporting Ku-band and Ka-b...

Vietnam’s sea transport sector continues to achieve steady growth, with goods transported by the country’s fleet reaching more than 81 million tons in the first half of 2019, a year-on-year increase of 16 per cent. Statistics from Vietnam Maritime Administration also indicated that in the same period, Vietnam’s ports handled 308.8 million tons of goods, up 13 per cent year-on-year. Changing tides in the global economy could further fuel this growth. Striving to become a mariti...

The digital evolution is shaping the maritime future in multiple aspects – both onshore and offshore – and shipping organisations are facing pressure to operate more efficiently and profitably while catering to the increasingly sophisticated customer demands. As with any change, digitalisation was initially met with scepticism. But this has given way to building digital momentum, given the many strategic business benefits to be reaped – from operational efficiency improvements...

Satcom Direct’s (SD) reputation as a pioneer in providing game changing business aviation solutions was confirmed by the Asian business aviation community during this year’s Icons of Aviation Awards 2019, held on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Up against an elite business aviation line-up, SD was named Most Innovative Company of the year at the prestigious, black-tie charity gala event, held in Hong Kong. Hosted by the Asian Business Aviation Association, AsBAA, the awards recognise ex...

Intellian, the globally renowned company in mobile satellite communication antenna systems, have launched a satcom package for smart ships with marine engineering and service provider – Hyundai Global Service (HGS), a subsidiary of the world’s No. 1 shipbuilding company - Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) group. This is the first joint project to come from the companies’ signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July. Satcom package for smart ships The package, which in...

Iridium Communications Inc. has announced Intellian as the newest manufacturer of Iridium Certus maritime terminals. Intellian is introducing the C700 terminal, which will enable a variety of applications, including safety, bridge and crew welfare communications, connected ship IoT capabilities, like engine monitoring and remote diagnostics, as well as situational awareness reports. Intellian’s C700 terminal C700 will deliver up to 352kbps transmission and 704kbps reception speeds via I...

Business aviation solutions provider - Satcom Direct (SD) is highlighting the benefits of its open architecture technology, as it introduces an impressive set of new strategic alliances with third-party systems at NBAA-BACE 2019 – Booth C10217. The seamless integration of digital pre-flight trip-planning, into the intelligent data management platform, SD Pro® conveniently centralises flight operations. Flight departments subscribed to SD Scheduler will have the ability to integrate se...

The 11th Edition of INMEX SMM organised by Informa markets India kick-started at Bombay exhibition center with over 260 exhibitors participating in the three-day exhibition. The scaled-up 2019 edition of the INMEX SMM India Expo brings buyers and manufacturers from across the globe to conduct business and be a coveted conglomeration of global industry leaders, key decision-makers, government agencies and key trade associations, to network, explore new business opportunities and unveil services...

Dell (CN) and COSCO Shipping Lines signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. According to the agreement, both sides will, with the firm support of their respective industry-wise leadership and influence, fully explore the potential for collaboration in fields like logistics, digitalisation, AI, etc., and roll out comprehensive strategic cooperation under the guidance of market fundamentals and customer orientation. The framework agreement has laid the foundation for future solid coop...

Dutch maritime connectivity and IT service provider - Castor Marine has completed extensive network performance testing of the new Intellian v85NX, reporting that the world’s first Ku- to Ka-band convertible 85cm VSAT antenna system displays RF capabilities well on par with larger, heavier and more costly VSAT antenna system alternatives. With clients in shipping, offshore and super yachts, Castor Marine was keen to assess Intellian’s pioneering antenna system in a series of working...

Alfa Laval PureSOx Water Cleaning System (WCS) gives customers the option of scrubbing in closed-loop, either by choosing a fully-equipped hybrid system or by installing a hybrid-ready system, which can be upgraded for closed-loop operation later. PureSOx water cleaning system The local bans on open-loop scrubbing have intensified the interest in hybrid scrubber solutions With the launch of a modular new PureSOx water cleaning system by Alfa Laval, these possibilities become even more attract...

GreenSteam, the global supplier of vessel-based machine learning solutions, and Unifeeder, the largest, Pan-European feeder and short-sea operator, are expanding their partnership to pave the way for sustainable shipping. The Climate is a hot topic, which is why we need to find new sustainable ways to create energy. GHG emissions caused by vessels have long been a major challenge facing the modern shipping industry. Shipping strategy to focus on reducing annual GHG emissions Vessels are still...

Intellian’s forward-thinking, industry-pioneering antenna systems made a strong and successful showing at CommunicAsia 2019, Asia's key international Information and Communication Technology (ICT) trade event. The exhibition, which was held at Marine Bay Sands, Singapore in June, provided the ideal stage for Intellian to demonstrate pioneering products including the future-proofed v85NX, the world's first 85cm Ku-Ka convertible VSAT antenna. The best-performing antenna in the 80cm class,...

Wallem Group is introducing collaborative inboxes to its agency business line, in a move designed to enhance responsiveness in communications by overcoming the limitations of conventional end-to-end email. The rethink on how communication takes place between Wallem’s agents and its counter-parties is part of a broader digital transformation championed by CEO Frank Coles aimed at streamlining interactions with customers and improving transparency through the intelligent use of technology....

Pacific International Lines (PIL), Singapore’s containership operator, is proud to be part of Singapore’s 54th birthday celebrations by sponsoring 102 20-foot GP containers for the 2019 National Day Parade (NDP). The 102 containers will be used for delivery of goods from different vendors to the parade venue at the Padang, and ensuring the safe storage of NDP props and NDP fun packs. Home-grown shipping line Mr Teo Siong Seng, Executive Chairman and MD of PIL said: “PIL is h...

WAN HAI LINES (the “Company”) solemnly declares that the Company is a safety-certified and good-quality enterprise (AEO), and is always at the top of container shipping schedule reliability recognized by this industry for long. Also time and again has the company always been recognised for schedule reliability and awarded “Container Shipping Line of The Year India-Far East Trade Lane”. International safety standards, laws and regulations In strict accordance with the r...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces details of a new service with direct coverage between Africa, India and the Middle East (AIM). The new product will broaden ONE’s already expansive global coverage by offering direct port calls between West Africa, South Africa and key locations in West Asia. Expansive global coverage The AIM Service, launched through a joint cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd, will commence from October 2019 with 9 ships of nominal 2,800 TEU. The new service will offer...

Global shipment management software solutions provider, CargoSmart, announced the execution of Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) Services Agreements with maritime industry operators CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping Lines, COSCO SHIPPING Ports, Hapag-Lloyd, Hutchison Ports, OOCL, Port of Qingdao, PSA International and Shanghai International Port Group. Under these agreements, each signatory commits to provide resources to support preparatory work required to establish the GSBN, a not-for-profit joi...

Pacific International Lines Pvt. Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of 2 new India services – China India Service (CIS) and China Pakistan Service (CPS), with effect from August 2019. These new services will provide enhanced direct service between Central/Southern China and India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka, calling Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Karachi (SAPT & Port Qasim), and Colombo. Rotation of CIS SHANGHAI – NINGBO –SHEKOU – NANSHA – SINGAPORE – PORT KLANG...

Ocean Network Express (ONE), together with Hapag-Lloyd, joins TradeLens, the blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform jointly developed by A.P. Moller - Maersk and IBM, to benefit shippers and drive greater innovation. CMA CGM and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company also recently announced joining TradeLens. ONE is constantly strengthening and expanding its coverage to meet the challenging demands of the crucial Asia market and recognises that expanding digital collaboration is critical to t...

The next important milestone in the development of the Becker LNG PowerPac® is the first operation of two prototype units of the mobile shore power solution from Becker Marine Systems at HHLA’s container terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg. In attendance of guests of the national and international container, ro/ro, and ferry ports and shipping companies as well as representatives of Hamburg authorities, a twenty-four-hour test run of both prototypes will start on 20th June. Clean energy...

While Intellian were expecting a lot of interest at Nor-Shipping 2019 exhibition in Norway, they couldn’t have predicted how busy the Intellian stand actually was! Staff were kept occupied all day every day, with customers and industry professionals very eager to find out the latest developments they have introduced. Intellian at Nor-Shipping 2019 This was reflected by fantastic attendance to their lunchtime product seminar, where customers were able to get a deeper insight on the NX pl...

DIMDEX 2016, the fifth Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, held under the patronage of His Highness, The Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, officially launched at a press conference held at IDEF, the International Defence Industry Fair in Turkey. DIMDEX 2016, the fifth Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, held under the patronage of His Highness, The Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, officially launched at a press conference held at...