Broadpoint Announces Contracts With V.Ships Offshore For Global Construction Vessels

Jan. 24, 2011

Broadpoint, announced the signing of  new contracts with global shipping company V.Ships Offshore to provide Ku- and C-band satellite services for the company’s worldwide operations.

The contracts mark V.Ships Offshore’s expansion into the global construction market and will have Broadpoint providing connectivity services internationally including the offshore regions surrounding Mexico, West Africa, Europe, Indonesia and the Mediterranean. Under the contracts, Broadpoint will deliver satellite connectivity that includes telephone access with local dialing capabilities, crew calling card services, as well as internet access including Wi-Fi to the vessels in V.Ships’ global construction fleet.

“These contracts mark the beginning of what we expect to be a long and productive partnership between Broadpoint and V.Ships Offshore,” said Bryan Olivier, President and Chief Operating Officer, Broadpoint. “In providing global connectivity to V.Ships Offshore construction fleet we will be enabling crews to work more efficiently by delivering a reliable connection to colleagues around the world, as well as allowing employees to maintain contact with their families and friends.”

“We’re very pleased to be embarking on this new relationship with Broadpoint and look forward to the benefits it will bring V.Ships Offshore and our employees,” said Frank Feurtado, Offshore Director, V.Ships Offshore.