Marine VSAT Services for Nakilat’s Fleet

Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (“GEE”) (NASDAQ:ENT) and Radiance Communications are deploying marine VSAT services for Nakilat’s fleet of LNG and LPG carriers.
 
GEE’s EMC service line and Radiance Communications, an EMC maritime service partner and reseller, are supplying global Ku-band VSAT connectivity and content to enable a full range of internet, data and voice services for the vessels and crew. It includes a high-quality voice-over-IP (VoIP) system for the corporate network to lower the costs of satellite voice calls, as well as VoIP crew calling and an internet café solution for crew with company access control.
 
To date, eight Nakilat ships have been equipped. Radiance Communications is responsible for installing and commissioning the systems, and is also providing shipboard service.
 
Nakilat Administration Director Rashid Hamad Al-Marri said, “As an owner of one of the largest LNG fleets in the world, staying connected while at sea is essential for Nakilat’s global operations. By utilizing EMC’s VSAT technology, we are able to ensure real-time information is accessible and that our personnel can stay in touch with their families during the vessel’s voyage while at the same time, realize cost savings for the company.”
 
“We realize that Nakilat’s fleet of LNG and LPG carriers require the highest levels of reliability in satellite communications for safety, crew welfare and operational efficiency,” said Gilles Gillesen, EMC’s senior vice president for commercial shipping. “Our value proposition of seamless global coverage, network infrastructure and patented technologies will enable Nakilat to upgrade satellite communications across the fleet while achieving significant savings in operating costs.”