Marlink reports that is to supply WaveCall VSAT systems for
installation aboard 40 vessels as part of a new agreement with Odfjell
Management.
Having worked with Odfjell for several years supplying MSS on-demand
services, Marlink’s renewed contract represents a new move to VSAT for
the chemical tanker operator.
"We have been working with Marlink for many years and throughout this
time the company has demonstrated exceptional commitment to offering us
satellite communications solutions that satisfy our evolving needs,"
said Knut Fredriksen, vice president of technology management, Odfjell
Management.
"Marlink’s WaveCall solution will ensure the provision of reliable and
high quality bandwidth aboard for continuous communication between our
vessels and offices ashore, which has become crucial to the successful
operation of our business."
The new contract follows a workshop with Odfjell Management at Marlink’s
Eik Teleport, where a customised service package was developed to meet
Odfjell’s specific requirements.
Installations will commence on nine vessels later this year, with the remaining installations to be carried out in 2012.
Each vessel will have access to four simultaneous voice lines and three
LANs for crew and admin purposes, including internet web access and crew
calling functionality.
The vessels will also be equipped with FleetBroadband 500 terminals, supplied by Marlink.
"There is no one-size-fits-all communications solution, so through
maintaining an open dialogue with our customers such as Odfjell, we are
able to evaluate their requirements and package systems and services
together to best match their needs," said Tore Morten Olsen, CEO,
Marlink.
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