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SATELLITE COMMUNICATION “IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE SHIPPING

INDUSTRY ADOPTS NEW COMMUNICA-

TIONS SYSTEMS TO REMAIN A MOD-

ERN, EFFICIENT AND EXCITING INDUS-

TRY THAT CAN ATTRACT THE BEST

YOUNG TALENT AVAILABLE.”

ROB PARKIN,

SALES DIRECTOR

FOR THE EMEA REGION, KVH

Image Courtesy KVH and represent a more affordable means commitments – short- or long-term – essential that the shipping industry now Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ desire to meet the of communication – this is an important normally associated with ship connec- adopts new communications systems to requirements of the growing market for area of activity for KVH.” tivity solutions,” said Parkin, adding that remain a modern, ef? cient and exciting adventure and expedition cruises, as the many ships’ connectivity kit is approach- industry that can attract the best young ships are now operate in remote areas

Combined solution ing the end of its life and is technically talent available,” Parkin concluded. that were previously considered inacces-

KVH’s approach to providing the most outdated. “It’s a service we provide, sible for cruise ships, such as the Arctic modern communications technologies ‘Connectivity as a Service’ – there’s no Cruise liner connectivity and the Antarctic.

and services for the shipping industry capex or commitment involved, simply An example of this approach is pro- Marlink’s Sealink service is designed is to combine hardware, software and a subscription to a digital service at a vided by connectivity and IT solutions to provide stable, dependable and ? ex- monthly airtime service into one solu- much-reduced risk. specialist Marlink: the company recently ible global connectivity for secure on- tion: the company manufactures its own “Aside from the operational bene? ts, renewed its contract with adventure and board ship management, enabling seam- antenna, produces its own software and shipping companies need to install these expedition cruise liner Hapag-Lloyd less internet access for passengers and operates its own network. This com- kinds of new communications systems Cruises for existing vessels and new crew alike, and provide carrier services bined solution thereby offers a lower en- as young people starting their careers at adventure cruise ships in production to for onboard GSM services for passen- try barrier for shipping companies look- sea demand modern essentials such as provide its quality Sealink services on ger voice, SMS and data connectivity: ing to implement new communications access to the Internet – there needs to the latter’s ? eet of four cruise vessels, “The recent addition of new satellites systems – “we subscribe our systems as be a holistic approach to shipping and plus two new cruise ships which are and overlapping Ku-band beams to the a service, there’s no need to buy expen- taking the human aspect into account due to enter operational service later Sealink network is designed to reinforce sive equipment or sign up to any service is essential – and this is why it is also this year. The contract renewal re? ects Marlink’s status as the natural choice to www.marinelink.com 49

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