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Maritime information technology news update
August 6 2010

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Inmarsat agrees $1bn VSAT satellite contract
- Inmarsat has completed what may be the biggest technological revolution in its 30 year history after agreeing a landmark $1 billion order for three VSAT satellites, to be constructed by the Boeing Group. >>more

Iridium gets further financing commitments for NEXT
- Iridium Communications has announced that it has received in excess of $1.8 billion of commitments from a syndicate of international banks in connection with the credit facility that will be used to finance the construction of its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. >>more

Harris completes CapRock acquisition
- Harris Corporation reports that it has completed its acquisition of CapRock Communications, a provider of VSAT services to the maritime industry. >>more

Crystal renews MTN VSAT deal
- MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has been awarded a five-year contract extension with Crystal Cruises, for the provision of VSAT satellite communication services. >>more

20 years for Todd
- Belfast-based Todd Chart Agency has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its formation by reaching the ranking of fourth largest UK chart distributor, according to measurements by the UKHO. >>more

Asian shipyards install Aveva
- The Bangkok Dock Company, based in Thailand, and Indian-based SKA Marine Services have both concluded contracts for the use of AVEVA Marine solutions within their respective yards. >>more

E-Logbooks from Selex
- Selex Communications, a Finmeccanica company, has introduced a new solution for compliance with the UK's e-Logbook requirements. >>more


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