Maritime Cellular

Mobile Networks on Cruise Ships
Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP), fully owned by Telenor ASA, has signed a contract to install and operate the cellular network onboard all ships in Princess Cruises, Cunard Lines and P&O Cruises Australia's fleet. The agreement covers 21 ships at the signing of the contract. The fleet
Consolidation Brings Bigger Container Ships
The world’s largest container shipping line — the Maersk Line — pressed into service the largest container ship Emma Maersk in September 2006. At 1,58,000 DWT, a length of 397 m, width of 56.4 m and loaded capacity of 11,000 TEU, this was one of the eight ships ordered at one stroke. Eyebrows were
Navy Strategy of Engagement Builds Trust
By Edward Lundquist Senior Science Advisor Alion Science and Technology The United States must engage with maritime partners around the world to create and build trust, according to senior Navy leaders speaking at the 2007 Surface Navy Association West Coast Symposium, held pier side at Naval Station San Diego, in August.
SCI to Buy 12 Vessels
The Union Cabinet allowed the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to buy 12 vessels. SCI will acquire four Aframax tankers of about 1,10,000 dead weight tonnage (DWT) each, two large Range-II product tankers of about 95,000 DWT each, four Panamax bulk carriers of about 75,000 DWT each and two cellular container vessels of about 5,000 TEU each.
H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of PetroCom
PetroCom LLC announced that an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a Miami-based private investment firm, has completed the previously announced acquisition of PetroCom. Headquartered in New Orleans, PetroCom is a leading cellular carrier in the Gulf of Mexico and a full-service telecommunications solutions provider for the offshore industry.
SeaMobile Signs Deal with HAL
SeaMobile Enterprises, a provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services, signed an agreement with Holland America Line. SeaMobile will provide wireless cellular phone and PDA services for Holland America Line’s guests throughout the world. Installations of wireless broadband communications
PetroCom, LLC To Be Acquired by H.I.G. Capital Affiliate
PetroCom LLC has entered into a binding agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a Miami-based private investment firm. Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, PetroCom is a leading cellular carrier in the Gulf of Mexico and a full-service telecommunications solutions provider for the offshore industry.
SeaMobile, Crystal Cruises Sign Contract
SeaMobile Inc. signed an agreement with Crystal Cruises to provide communication solutions for its guests throughout the world. SeaMobile will begin installing wireless broadband communications equipment on board two luxury Crystal Cruises ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, later this year.
SeaMobile Buys MTN for $168m
According to reports, SeaMobile, a Seattle company that provides cellular and wireless service on cruise and cargo ships, acquired a Florida-based competitor, Maritime Telecommunications Network. The $168m all-cash deal, announced, will boost SeaMobile's position in the growing market to
Seamobile Acquires MTN
SeaMobile, Inc. has acquired Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. (MTN), a provider of satellite-based broadband communications and networking services for the maritime industry. The acquisition has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Venturi Wireless Solution Deployed by PetroCom
Venturi Wireless announced that PetroCom has deployed the Venturi optimization solution within its offshore cellular network. PetroCom operates a 100,000-square-mile GSM network in the Gulf of Mexico and maintains a variety of onshore/offshore satellite networks both domestically and internationally.
SeaMobile, Oceania Cruises Sign Agreement
SeaMobile Inc. has signed an agreement with Oceania Cruises to provide communication solutions for its guests throughout the world. The first ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet to deploy the SeaMobile advanced wireless services will be the line's flagship, Regatta. Guests and staff aboard the ship will
Shipping Corp Floats Tenders to Buy 11 Ships
Shipping Corporation of India has floated global tenders for acquiring 11 ships, including two cellular container ships with carrying capacity of 4,300 twenty feet equivalent each, six Handymax bulk carriers of 50,000-58,000 DWT each, and two product tankers. These tenders were part of SCI’s $500 million 14-ship acquisition plan,
MTN and Cingular Collaborate With On Line Identity
Wireless Maritime Services, a joint venture between Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), of Miramar, Florida, and Cingular Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the United States, launched its customer and service driven website, www.cellularatsea.com. Wireless Maritime Services (WMS)
Iridium Sand Impeva to Expand Collaboration
Iridium Satellite and Impeva Labs will expand their current collaboration in the implementation of a real-time container monitoring, tracking and security system on behalf of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). PANYNJ recently awarded a contract to Impeva Labs as part of the federal Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) Phase III.
Impeva Labs Awarded Security Contract from PANYNJ
Impeva Labs, Inc., announced that it has received 18-month contract from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). Impeva Labs will supply the PANYNJ with advanced container security technology for Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) Phase III. Impeva Labs was competitively selected
SCI Signs for Two VLCCs
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI), today signed contracts with Daewoo Ship Building and Marine Engineering CoLtd of South Korea for building and delivering two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCS). The tankers, to be built at DSME's shipbuilding yard in South Korea, would have a deadweight of about 300,
Unocal Thailand, Ltd. Awards Contract
Ocean Specialists, Inc. has been awarded a consultancy contract from Unocal Thailand, Ltd. to study Unocal’s offshore communication network alternatives in the Gulf of Thailand. The study will involve assessment of Unocal’s existing network, forecasting future network capacity requirements and analyzing
PetroCom’s VSAT Sat Services Completely Operational
PetroCom is making great strides in repairing its communication systems that were damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Patched very small aperture terminal (VSAT) satellite and wireless systems that were quickly operational with ingenuity and resourcefulness are now repaired properly and working near capacity.
MTN Acquired by Perseus
Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), of Miramar, Fla., a provider of satellite-based communications, networking and other services to the cruise and offshore oil and gas industries, announced completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of Perseus, L.L.C. Perseus is a merchant bank and private
Risk Safety Analysis Superintendent
Carnival Cruise Lines, one of South Florida's top companies and a member of the S&P 500, seeks a Risk Safety Analysis Superintendent for its Miami headquarters. The Risk Safety Analysis Superintendent’s main responsibility is to develop and deliver
Germanischer Lloyd Marine Surveyors
Germanischer Lloyd is one of the leading classification societies worldwide standing for safety, quality, and economic efficiency for our shipping and industrial customers. With more than 4000 employees in 76 countries, we are a globally operating technical
Naval Architect
Our client, Ingram Barge Company, part of Ingram Industries, seeks to recruit an experienced Naval Architect who will provide the primary oversight for all naval architect projects for their barge and towboat fleet. As the industry leader, Ingram Barge Company currently has a fleet of nearly 4,
AMOS Technician/Specialist
The AMOS Technician is responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the planned maintenance system and for identifying areas where the AMOS System can be improved and implementing those improvements fleet wide. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plan
Port Engineer CA/VA
OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE IN NORFOLK, VA. Camber Corporation (employee owned company) is seeking Port Engineers that satisfy the following skills , knowledge and experience requirements: Approximately 6 years of commercial, Navy, or NOAA experience
Vessel Operations Coordinator
Koch Shipping is the marine transportation group of Koch Supply & Trading. We are a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented trading environment that offers daily rewarding challenges. The responsibilities in this demanding position are related to ensuring
Regional Technical Manager
URGENT REQUIREMENT - Immediate start required Regional Technical Manager - Dubai Svitzer Middle East is part of the AP Moller Group, a leader in the Shipping Industry. We are a marine services company, primarily involved in harbour and termainal
Naval Architect
ABOUT US: Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation, founded in San Francisco in 1892, is a privately held family and employee-owned company that provides diversified transportation and logistics services in domestic and international markets
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
PORT CONTRACTORS, INC. (PCI) is a progressive, privately owned marine and bulk material handling/services company headquartered in the Wilmington, Delaware area. PCI is seeking an energetic, self-starting individual to solicit and acquire new business opportunities,
Engineering Faculty
Posting: May 1, 2008 Start Date: September 1, 2008 Division: Academic. Engineering Department Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) Position Number: FY08-21 Supervision Received: Vice President of Academic Affairs
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