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Fastnet Line 3-year VSAT agreement
(Aug  20  2010)
- Marlink has secured a new 3-year contract with Irish ferry operator, Fastnet Line, to deliver, install and operate its Sealink VSAT solution onboard Fastnet Line's flagship vessel, Julia. >>more

New ship design tool from Autoship
(Aug  20  2010)
- Autoship Systems Corporation has announced the release of a new automated tool for generating Autoload Databases, for use with its ship design software systems. >>more

Jurong Shipyard extends AVEVA agreement
(Aug  20  2010)
- Jurong Shipyard, a subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, has extended its association with design technology company AVEVA, selecting its AVEVA Marine (12 Series) system for a number of upcoming marine and offshore projects. >>more

Telemar completes Polaris acquisition
(Aug  13  2010)
- Telemar has announced the completion of an acquisition of Polaris Electronics Norge, a provider of satellite communications equipment, servicing and maintenance to the Norwegian shipping industry. >>more

Beluga newbuild to install VSAT
(Aug  13  2010)
- German project- and heavy-lift carrier Beluga Shipping is to install a broadband VSAT system from MTN Satellite Communications onboard the newbuild MV Beluga Shanghai. >>more

Canfornav assists in ShipDecision upgrade
(Aug  13  2010)
- Stelvio has added a set of new features to the Chartering Module of its ShipDecision maritime software package, in an initiative conceived jointly with Canadian ship owner Canfornav. >>more

Triton implements Hughes VSAT
(Aug  13  2010)
- Triton Diving Services reports that it has introduced a maritime broadband system from Hughes Network Systems onboard its fleet of diving vessels. >>more

ARI simulation centre commences TOTS training
(Aug  13  2010)
- ARI’s Simulation Product Training Centre in New Delhi, India, has announced the commencement of training programmes for Intertanko's TOTS scheme at the facility. >>more

Second-generation Globalstar satellites delivered
(Aug  13  2010)
- Globalstar has taken delivery of the first three satellites in its second-generation network from manufacturer Thales Alenia Space. >>more

New AIS receiver from Comar
(Aug  13  2010)
- UK-based Comar has introduced its new AIS receiver, the AIS-2-2000, compatible with NMEA 200 networks. >>more

Inmarsat agrees $1bn VSAT satellite contract
(Aug  6  2010)
- Inmarsat has completed what may be the biggest technological revolution in its 30 year history after agreeing a landmark $1 billion order for three VSAT satellites, to be constructed by the Boeing Group. >>more

Iridium gets further financing commitments for NEXT
(Aug  6  2010)
- Iridium Communications has announced that it has received in excess of $1.8 billion of commitments from a syndicate of international banks in connection with the credit facility that will be used to finance the construction of its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. >>more

Harris completes CapRock acquisition
(Aug  6  2010)
- Harris Corporation reports that it has completed its acquisition of CapRock Communications, a provider of VSAT services to the maritime industry. >>more

Crystal renews MTN VSAT deal
(Aug  6  2010)
- MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has been awarded a five-year contract extension with Crystal Cruises, for the provision of VSAT satellite communication services. >>more

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