Maritime communications provider Inmarsat reported that it will be providing its XpressLink wireless/satellite communications solution to 46 chemical and LNG tankers operated by Malaysian shipping conglomerate MISC Berhad, with an option to provide additional bandwidth in the future.
Inmarsat's XpressLink maritime communications solution combines high-bandwidth Ku-band VSAT satellite communications and versatile FleetBroadband wireless communications. The integrated satcom/wireless package ensures seamless communications and unlimited data availability between ship and shore anytime and anywhere in the world.
In addition, the XpressLink solution's dual communications systems ensure excellent redundancy in any situation. XpressLink users can expect 99.9 percent uptime compared to standalone VSAT or wireless communications systems.
MISC Berhad further signed up for an option to double its available bandwidth at a pre-determined monthly rate. The Malaysian company expects its bandwidth usage to increase in the future, and it intends to take advantage of Inmarsat's Global Xpress constellation when the latter activates in 2014.
"It is important for us to have ample bandwidth to manage our ship and shore operational systems and meet the communication needs of our seafarers at sea," said Captain S Rajalingam, Vice President Fleet Management System at MISC Berhad. "During our sea trials, we compared XpressLink with a number of competitive offerings and XpressLink impressed us with its performance."
Captain Rajalingam stated that "Inmarsat XpressLink offered the best value proposition delivering reliable, unlimited data usage on both the VSAT and FleetBroadband services."
"Inmarsat already has a strong relationship with MISC Berhad," Frank Coles, President of Inmarsat Maritime, commented, "and this latest endorsement in the form of a new commitment for XpressLink is very gratifying."
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