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08 Aug 2016

SpeedCast Acquires WINS Limited

Satellite communications and network service provider SpeedCast International Limited announced its acquisition of WINS Limited, a Europe-based provider of broadband satellite communications and IT solutions for the maritime sector. WINS provides services to more than 100 passenger carrying vessels such as cruise liners and ferries and more than 2,000 merchant shipping vessels with a portfolio of VSAT, L-Band, Accounting Authority Services and International Maritime GSM services. SpeedCast CEO, Pierre-Jean Beylier, commented, “WINS brings a strong local presence in Germany, a major maritime market, as well as expertise in the cruise industry in Europe, a fast growing user of satellite communications.

20 Mar 2015

PRONAUTAS Expands to North America

Supplier of integrated solutions for navigation, communication and connectivity PRONAUTAS has expanded its European and Asian operations into North America with a new office located in Charlottesville, Virginia with main service station in Houston. The official launch will take place at CMA Shipping 2015. According to PRONAUTAS, the opening of the new office reflects its continued global growth and demonstrates the company’s commitment to ensuring local assets are available throughout the American shipping industry. PRONAUTAS provides integrated solutions for navigation, communication and connectivity with more than 200 connectivity contracts, more than 330 newbuilding projects and more than 120 vessels on service and maintenance contracts.

24 Jun 2013

PRONAUTAS Signs 120 Connectivity Solutions Contracts

PRONAUTAS said it is enjoying continued success in the Maritime Connectivity market, securing more than 120 connectivity contracts in the last 12 months alone. The company attributed the success to the introduction of the Total Solution package, combining a ship-to-shore connectivity service with airtime provision, accounting authority services, radio registration, service and maintenance for communication and navigation equipment. Operating on a one-stop-shop principle, PRONAUTAS’ Ships IT Solutions are supported by its in-house Connectivity Support Centre for remote maintenance. Implemented projects include installations of VSAT, FleetBroadband and Existing & Evolved Terminals such as Fleet 77/55/33.