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SpeedCast Selected by
EMAS AMC for Satellite
Communications for Fleet
of Offshore vessels
14 October
2014
SpeedCast has
been awarded a
multi-year contract from
EMAS AMC, EMAS’ subsea
construction services
division. The EMAS Group
is a leading global
contracting group
providing
offshore/subsea
construction, marine,
production and well
intervention services,
and is Singapore listed
under the Ezra Holdings
Limited’s operating
brand.
The new satellite
service provides
high-performance
broadband connectivity
for mission critical
data and voice
applications on EMAS AMC
vessels and client
platforms.
SpeedCast will provide
satellite network
connectivity for a total
of 12 of EMAS AMC’s
vessels, which perform a
wide variety of missions
including offshore pipe
lay, installation and
subsea construction.
EMAS AMC’s vessels
are built and outfitted
to execute complex
projects in any
environment, anywhere in
the world.
SpeedCast designed the
communications solution
from the ground-up,
leveraging both Ku-band
and C-band frequencies,
to meet the unique
requirements of EMAS
AMC, which include
office and ship
management applications,
voice telephony, as well
as crew communications.
SpeedCast is technology
and frequency agnostic
and operates the largest
suite of solutions,
enabling it to develop
such customized
satellite communication
solutions based on its
customers’ exact needs.
As a leading
global offshore
contractor, with a
modern and versatile
fleet of offshore
support and construction
vessels, and an
extensive track record
of offshore engineering
solutions for the entire
oilfield lifecycle, EMAS
AMC understands
communications are a
critical component of
their fleet’s mission.
SpeedCast’s strong
global network and
support capabilities
will support EMAS AMC’s
ability to execute a
full spectrum of
seabed-to-surface
engineering,
construction, marine and
production services
throughout the world.
“EMAS AMC is
always on the lookout
for the latest
technology to enhance
value for our clients
and communications are
playing an increasingly
important role in the
operations of our
vessels,” said Daniel
Sack, Chief Operating
Officer at EMAS AMC.
“As we continuously
develop our global
presence, in all our key
business regions, we
needed a partner who
could grow with us.
SpeedCast has the global
infrastructure to design
and deliver a
communications solution
that meets our high
standards. We look
forward to developing a
strong working
relationship and
expanding our business
together with SpeedCast.”
“We are thrilled
to be working with an
industry leader such as
EMAS AMC,” said
Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO
of SpeedCast. “The
integrated offshore
solutions and
engineering services
that EMAS AMC provides
for the oil & gas
industry are in high
demand across all the
markets that they
serve.”
“Designing,
installing, operating
and maintaining a highly
reliable and tailor-made
communications solution
to support mission
critical applications is
at the heart of
SpeedCast's abilities.
We see a growing number
of customers pursuing a
more ambitious approach
to their communications
and therefore coming to
us to help them put
together the right
solution,” Beylier
added.
The contract is
for an initial
three-year period, with
options to extend for an
additional two years (3
+ 2). The service
has the option to be
extended to additional
vessels, as and when
required.
SpeedCast is
committed to expanding
its presence and service
portfolio to support the
OSV market in Asia.
SpeedCast has recently
established a new office
facility in Singapore,
complementing its
presence in other key
maritime markets,
including Rotterdam,
Hong Kong, Dubai, and
Perth.
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