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Maritime information technology news update
August 20 2010

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100-strong Frontline fleet to install VSAT
- Ship Equip reports that it has signed a deal with tanker operator Frontline for the delivery of its SEVSAT maritime broadband system to the Frontline fleet. >>more

Eimskip and JR Shipping agree SIS deals
- Eimskip, Iceland's oldest shipping company, and JR Shipping of the Netherlands are to implement software packages by Star Information Systems, following the completion of evaluation and pilot programmes. >>more

Network expansion for mini-VSAT
- KVH has boosted capacity for users of its mini-VSAT system in the waters of North America, the Gulf of Mexico, and Central America, having added an additional full satellite transponder as well as rolling out a new spread spectrum waveform. >>more

Space-based AIS aids World Cup security
- COM DEV International subsidiary, exactEarth, has announced that its space-based Automatic Identification System (S-AIS) data has been used successfully by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in an ongoing trial. >>more

Paul Gauguin agrees GSM deal
- Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) has announced an agreement to provide onboard GSM services to Paul Gauguin Cruises, which operates the cruise ship M/S Paul Gauguin in the Pacific Ocean region. >>more

Fastnet Line 3-year VSAT agreement
- Marlink has secured a new 3-year contract with Irish ferry operator, Fastnet Line, to deliver, install and operate its Sealink VSAT solution onboard Fastnet Line's flagship vessel, Julia. >>more

New ship design tool from Autoship
- Autoship Systems Corporation has announced the release of a new automated tool for generating Autoload Databases, for use with its ship design software systems. >>more

Jurong Shipyard extends AVEVA agreement
- Jurong Shipyard, a subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, has extended its association with design technology company AVEVA, selecting its AVEVA Marine (12 Series) system for a number of upcoming marine and offshore projects. >>more


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