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SpeedCast Signs Deal
with Gearbulk
3 February 2015
SpeedCast
International Limited
has been awarded a
multi-year
communications contract
from Gearbulk, a
specialist in high
quality shipping
services. The new
Ku-band satellite
service will provide
unrivaled,
high-performance
broadband connectivity
for mission-critical and
social communications on
50 cargo vessels across
the world, taking the
fleet’s communication
capabilities into a new
era of connectivity.
Gearbulk operates
one of the world’s
largest fleets of
open-hatch gantry craned
vessels and open-hatch
jib craned vessels,
transporting unitized
cargoes such as forest
products, non-ferrous
metals and steel.
Following a detailed and
thorough tender process,
which included all of
the key global maritime
satellite service
providers, SpeedCast was
selected by Gearbulk for
its ability to deliver a
cutting-edge, globally
accessible
communications solution
with a proven
reliability and
operational deployment
record.
The SpeedCast
satellite services will
be used aboard 50 cargo
vessels and several
tankers to support
Gearbulk’s transition
into the global
broadband VSAT
communications era. The
vessels will benefit
from enhanced
operational and crew
welfare communications,
all delivered in a
financially controllable
package by SpeedCast.
With over 40 satellites
within its network
providing reliable and
secure Ku-, C- and Ka-band
capacity, SpeedCast’s
network delivers
unparalleled global
connectivity options.
“We required a
comprehensive
communications solution
on board our vessels to
support our mission of
delivering flawless,
efficient and
customer-focused
operations,” said Dan
Rooney, Fleet Support
Systems Manager at
Gearbulk. “SpeedCast
has the demonstrated
expertise, and the
global infrastructure
and support to deliver a
solution that will meet
our needs today, and for
many years to come.”
“With thousands of
port calls to over 70
countries, Gearbulk’s
business is complex, so
an effective and
reliable communications
system will strengthen
the operational
efficiency of its
vessels. Designing,
installing, operating
and maintaining a highly
reliable and tailor-made
communications solution
is at the heart of our
capabilities,” said
Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO
of SpeedCast. “Looking
ahead, sustainability is
a key priority for
Gearbulk and with our
satellite communications
we can help the company
concentrate on shipping
for the future.”
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