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Inmarsat, ITC Global Expand Connectivity Options

providing the offshore and wider maritime community with uniquely global, reliable and flexible broadband connectivity anywhere in the world to meet their rapidly growing digitization needs.”ITC Global is a subsidiary of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, delivering high-speed, high-capacity communications services to customers across the oil and gas, mining, merchant maritime and passenger vessel markets.“Using our combined expertise of Ku-, L- and Ka-bands, we will be well-positioned to meet the individual demands of maritime and offshore customers,” said Ian Dawkins, CEO at ITC Global

Credit: Harris Caprock/Oceaneering

Uncontended Voice and Data Through TDMA Networks

business offerings include remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), built-to-order specialty subsea hardware, deep-water intervention and manned diving services, non-destructive testing and inspection, as well as engineering and project management. The company provides the hardware, networking and all communications services to install and backhaul video from even the most remote locations.   For Oceaneering, the IoT is enabled by the use of cameras and sensors on vessels to create feedback to users onboard and onshore. Traditionally, operations personnel were required to monitor gauges and sensors. With

Proposed cable routing for PLCN (Image: TE Connectivity Ltd.)

Facebook, Google among Builders of New Transpacific Cable

transmission,” said Wei Junkang, the chairman of PLDC. “It is certainly gratifying that global technology companies like Google and Facebook have become co-investors in PLCN. It is a strong signal that PLCN will be trusted to address the capacity needs for internet and international communications services throughout the Pacific Rim. We envision this deployment as the initial step in PLDC's construction of a global network.&rdquo

Heavy work class ROV NEXXUS  (Image: Oceaneering)

Satellite Service Enables Remote ROV Piloting

Harris CapRock connectivity enables Oceaneering to remotely pilot and automatically control ROV   Technology from Harris CapRock Communications, a global provider of managed communications services for remote and harsh environments, is enabling Oceaneering International, Inc. to remotely pilot and automatically control its NEXXUS remotely operated vehicle ROV.    Harris CapRock is providing satellite bandwidth and service to operate the ROV, which enables the pilot to execute assignments ranging from simple video monitoring to highly complex vessel inspection tasks.  The

Technip flagship, pipelay and construction vessel Deep Blue, will receive communications and content services from MTN.

Technip Expands Communications with MTN

utilizes MTN satellite services to provide online connectivity – traditional voice, Internet and video services such as live global TV service – in accommodation cabins, as well as common areas. Technip reached out to MTN more than a decade ago after a hurricane knocked out its communications services. MTN was able to quickly deliver higher levels of redundancy, satellite connectivity and ground-based network services. From there MTN and Technip have expanded the service from basic voice telephony to a full-scale multimedia portfolio that mirrors the organization’s land-based enterprise

Swearingen Joins PMI Industries

services, automotive, construction and information technology. He is skilled in sales, marketing, sales channel development, territory management, as well as strategy creation and implementation. A Kent, Ohio resident, Swearingen is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Communications Services. He has been a member of the Construction Industry Coalition on Water Quality and the Maintenance Superintendents Association.  pmiind.com  

Inmarsat Forms Strategic Partnership With RigNet

Inmarsat plc, provider of global mobile satellite communications services, & RigNet, Inc. global provider of managed remote communications solutions to the oil and gas industry, agree a wide-ranging strategic transaction involving the appointment of RigNet to distribute Inmarsat’s Global Xpress and L-band services to the energy sector & the sale of Inmarsat’s retail energy business to RigNet. The main points of the strategic partnership:     •    Inmarsat and RigNet sign long-term distribution agreement for Global Xpress and L-band services &nb

Astrium Extends Agreement with Intelsat

supports our customized VSAT users in enhancing operations and offering improved connectivity services for business, crew and passengers, even in the most challenging of environments." "Astrium Services has clearly established itself as a leader in delivering reliable and advanced communications services to maritime customers around the globe," said Intelsat RVP of Europe and Middle East Sales Jean-Philippe Gillet. "With the need for VSAT connectivity growing among the important maritime segment, Astrium Services can rely on Intelsat's industry-leading satellite fleet to meet the

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