Tuesday, November 27, 2012

SES, Astrium Services renew capacity deal, extend maritime VSAT coverage, services


Vessels plying their trade in Latin America, the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden will be pleased with the announcement from SES and Astrium Services about renewed deals to provide satellite capacity for maritime VSAT systems in those regions.

Astrium Services has agreed to renew capacity on the SES-4 satellite. The renewed bandwidth will be used to provide managed services for maritime business communications, tracking equipment, and engine performance. It will also serve to maintain lines of communications between crewmen at sea and their loved ones at home.

The capacity of several SES satellites, including SES-4, allows Astrium to customize its satellite communications services for the specific needs of the maritime industry. For example, its new agreement with SES will allow the Company to provide reliable VSAT coverage for offshore oil and gas platforms in Brazil and East Africa.

The footprint of SES-4 spans from the Arabian Sea to the South Pacific Ocean. It also covers the Gulf of Aden, allowing it to extend connectivity to VSAT-equipped customers in areas plagued by pirates. It can provide the same connectivity to Europe-based fisheries, transportation, and recreational maritime customers.

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