Thuraya Telecommunications Company announced the launch of Thuraya SeaStar, the new circuit switched voice terminal that introduces affordable communications to small scale and regional maritime markets.
Bilal Hamoui, Thuraya Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Because the maritime market itself includes operators of varying scale and requirements, Thuraya needs to offer a comprehensive portfolio of products at a clear and distinctive range of price points. Maritime satellite communications should be available to everyone at sea, and Thuraya SeaStar is a high quality, accessible and affordable voice terminal that meets the needs of a rapidly expanding modern market. Expectations are changing and new legislation and safety requirements are being introduced around the world, but we have made it possible for smaller scale operators to meet these changing demands.”
Thuraya’s new terminal offers voice, SMS, data and tracking, on an easy and intuitive interface that is based on Android operating systems. Users can make satellite voice calls to normal PSTN phones, mobile phones and other satellite phones through the Thuraya satellite network.
Thuraya SeaStar’s ability to connect a standard analogue phone or private branch exchange (PBX) delivers further flexibility in taking calls onboard vessels. A standard cordless telephone can be connected, giving users the freedom to make calls while away from the handset, and Thuraya SeaStar also features an external speaker.
GmPRS data connection is included too, for simple e-mails, weather forecasts, and access to mobile websites and social media. The user defined geofencing function, which enables automatic tracking of vessels for enhanced fleet management, can be set and locked for specific geographies before delivery. An alert button offers additional reassurance, should anything go wrong while on board that may require emergency contact for external support.
Source: Thuraya Telecommunications Company
