VSAT Connectivity for Briese Schiffahrts Fleet Expansion
Globecomm has supplied its global Ku-band VSAT service to specialist shipowner and manager Briese Schiffahrts in support of its fleet growth plans.Long-time Globecomm customer Briese is undertaking a program of fleet renewal, constructing a series of eight ‘Open Top Eco 5000’ multi-purpose vessels, designed to consume 30 percent less fuel but with increased crane and cargo capacity.The first of four ships was christened in mid-April 2018 at Zhejiang Zengzhou Shipbuilding Co with three more of the 90-meter long…
MTN Expands Cruise Client Base
MTN Communications (MTN) has expanded its cruise client base with three additional operators leveraging enhanced services for passenger, crew and corporate communications. MTN provides products, solutions and content to address each line’s passenger segment with Internet and calling communications, entertainment and content. Noble Caledonia specializes in “small ships delivering big experiences.” With the goal of generating lasting memories for like-minded travelers, the operator revolves its itineraries around world events…
Mercy Ships to Manage Fleet With SNMPc Network Manager
Mercy Ships will be using SNMPc to monitor the networks both onboard its fleet of hospital ships and at its Headquarters in Garden Valley, Texas. Mercy Ships owns and operates a growing fleet of hospital ships bringing hope and healing to the world's most poor and needy in port cities around the world. The crews take physical and spiritual healing to the poor and needy. Mercy Ships has provided more than $25 million worth of medical equipment, hospital supplies and medicines to developing nations and completed over 250 construction and agriculture projects. Since its founding, Mercy Ships has visited more than 900 ports worldwide. The dedicated crew and staff consist of singles, couples and entire families.
