Tag: communication onboard

MTN announces it has expanded its communications and content business through maritime operators in Europe

According to survey conducted by Futurenautics, InterManager, ISWAN, PTC, BIMCO & CrewToo Comprehensive survey of seafarers by Futurenautics Research in association with InterManager, ISWAN, PTC, BIMCO and CrewToo finds access is an improving picture, but reveals certain sectors offering far poorer crew communications provision than others, with up to 30% of crew in some without access to a telephoneData allows ship operators to understand and benchmark provision across sectors and age groups; offers insight for suppliers into the changing requirements, habits and spending power of seafarers, and gives seafarers themselves the opportunity to have their collective voices heard across the industry. The full report is available to download at the bottom of the page.With almost 3,000 respondents from more than 30 countries the 2014 Crew Communications Survey is the most comprehensive dataset available by which to measure access, costs, usage and future requirements of crew communications. Overall, access to crew communications is an improving picture, but with theMLC2006 now ratified by 61 countries and stipulating 'reasonable' access to communications at 'reasonable' cost, only 56% of seafarers claim to have access to communications facilities either always, or most of the time.Provision varies considerably by sector however, with Container, Bulk and General ...

Imtech Marine expanded its Global Ku-band VSAT network with additional coverage above Europe

Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) has announced the launch of VAVE, a unique digital business enablement platform for the cruise and ferry industry

MTN Communications (MTN) is launching "MTN OceanCast." high-definition (HD) system for live streaming of events from any maritime vessel offering simple, cost effective and potentially profitable end-to-end program management.

MTN Communications announced its expansion of the maritime and remote broadband communications network in yet another key region through an agreement with NewSat

MTN Communications (MTN) announces the general availability of a calling app for maritime crew. MTN "OceanPhone Mobile" leverages the Wi-Fi infrastructure on vessels, as well as the MTN network, for calling and messaging. The app runs independently of other subscribed services

Inmarsat a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has staged the inaugural Smart Operations' conference, the first in a series of events seeking an open debate in the maritime industry over the operational benefits of integrated thinking on shore and ship communications

MTN Communications (MTN) announces it is supporting Norwegian Cruise Line's launch of the newly-Christened Norwegian Getaway with its advanced hybrid communications network.

MTN Communications (MTN) announced it is going to support Norwegian Cruise Line's launch of the newly-Christened Norwegian Getaway with its advanced hybrid communications network