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Stratos introduces IP address management service
(Mar  12  2010)
- Stratos has introduced a new worldwide single IP access service called Public IP Access, intended for customers requiring a static IP address to run their applications over Inmarsat broadband systems. >>more

Ship Equip reports 29 per cent growth for 2009
(Mar  12  2010)
- Ship Equip reports that, despite the economic downturn, it has increased its turnover from 207.9 million NOK (approximately $35 million) for 2008 to 268.9 million NOK (approximately $45 million) for 2009. >>more

Maritime auction site launched
(Mar  12  2010)
- Norwegian company ShipX has launched an internet auction site for used and surplus assets in the global maritime community. >>more

ClassNK commits $25m to maritime emissions research
(Mar  12  2010)
- ClassNK is to commit 2.2 billion yen (approximately $25 million) in research and funding as part of its participation in a joint Japanese R&D programme to reduce maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. >>more

NYK and Weathernews launch ice-navigation system
(Mar  12  2010)
- NYK and Weathernews Inc have introduced what they say is the world’s first navigation system for seas covered with ice. >>more

Sperry to fit Indian tankers
(Mar  12  2010)
- Sperry Marine is to supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) for two new fleet tankers being built in Italy for the Indian navy. >>more

New front access panel computer from Comark
(Mar  12  2010)
- Comark Corporation has introduced a front access DVD/USB option for its MDU19PC marine panel computer. >>more

Geoplus to install Kongsberg echosounder
(Mar  12  2010)
- Kongsberg Maritime has announced a deal with Dutch survey company Geoplus BV as one of the first customers to order its fourth generation multibeam echosounder, the EM2040. >>more

Keppel to expand stability software usage
(Mar  12  2010)
- Keppel Shipyards of Singapore has agreed a deal to acquire additional licences of Autohydro hydrostatics and stability calculations software system from Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) of Vancouver, Canada. >>more

KVH and JRC agree VSAT deal
(Mar  5  2010)
- KVH has agreed a new distribution agreement with Japan Radio Co (JRC) for KVH's TracPhone V7 satellite communications system and mini-VSAT Broadband service, which will become JRC's hardware and airtime solution for maritime VSAT communications. >>more

Shipdex protocol sees further progress
(Mar  5  2010)
- The latest Shipdex conference, held at the MAN Diesel PrimeServ Academy in Augsburg, Germany, has concluded with the members behind the marine data exchange protocol highlighting a number of new developments and declaring Shipdex "ready and available for use." >>more

Oasis gets 26 Mbps VSAT
(Mar  5  2010)
- MTN Satellite Communications’ (MTN) is to provide VSAT satellite communications services to Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, having already demonstrated bandwidth capabilities of more than 26 Mbps in its early operational usage. >>more

ShipServ and Danaos to co-operate on e-commerce
(Mar  5  2010)
- ShipServ has agreed a deal with Danaos Information Services whereby the two companies will co-operate in efforts to bring their combined solutions to the maritime market. >>more

Indian maritime distress system launched
(Mar  5  2010)
- VXL Technologies, a S K Birla Group company, has launched a new Distress Alert Transmitter (DAT), based on five years of R&D and trials. >>more

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