{"id":4174,"date":"2015-02-03T11:46:17","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T11:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.telecomstalk.com\/?p=4174"},"modified":"2018-06-06T10:09:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T10:09:01","slug":"speedcast-delivers-50-gearbulk-vessels-a-cutting-edge-satellite-communications-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.telecomstalk.com\/?p=4174","title":{"rendered":"Speedcast Delivers 50 Gearbulk Vessels a Cutting-Edge Satellite Communications Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"

SpeedCast International Limited (SpeedCast<\/a>), a leading global telecommunications service provider, today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year communications contract from Gearbulk, a specialist in high quality shipping services. The new Ku-band satellite service will provide unrivaled, high-performance broadband connectivity for mission-critical and social communications on 50 cargo vessels across the world, taking the fleet\u2019s communication capabilities into a new era of connectivity. <\/p>\n

Gearbulk operates one of the world\u2019s largest fleets of open-hatch gantry craned vessels and open-hatch jib craned vessels, transporting unitized cargoes such as forest products, non-ferrous metals and steel. Following a detailed and thorough tender process, which included all of the key global maritime satellite service providers, SpeedCast was selected by Gearbulk for its ability to deliver a cutting-edge, globally accessible communications solution with a proven reliability and operational deployment record.<\/p>\n

The SpeedCast satellite services will be used aboard 50 cargo vessels and several tankers to support Gearbulk\u2019s transition into the global broadband VSAT communications era. The vessels will benefit from enhanced operational and crew welfare communications, all delivered in a financially controllable package by SpeedCast. With over 40 satellites within its network providing reliable and secure Ku-, C- and Ka-band capacity, SpeedCast\u2019s network delivers unparalleled global connectivity options. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe required a comprehensive communications solution on board our vessels to support our mission of delivering flawless, efficient and customer-focused operations,\u201d said Dan Rooney, Fleet Support Systems Manager at Gearbulk. \u201cSpeedCast has the demonstrated expertise, and the global infrastructure and support to deliver a solution that will meet our needs today, and for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith thousands of port calls to over 70 countries, Gearbulk\u2019s business is complex, so an effective and reliable communications system will strengthen the operational efficiency of its vessels. Designing, installing, operating and maintaining a highly reliable and tailor-made communications solution is at the heart of our capabilities,\u201d said Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO of SpeedCast. \u201cLooking ahead, sustainability is a key priority for Gearbulk and with our satellite communications we can help the company concentrate on shipping for the future.\u201d <\/p>\n

This announcement follows a number of recent customer wins for SpeedCast in the maritime sector, as SpeedCast further strengthens its growth momentum in this important industry segment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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