Frank Coles

Clarksons Research estimates that by 2020 the convergence between IT and shipbuilding will be worth $35 billion. Pictured is Frank Coles, Inmarsat.

Internet at Sea: Staying Connected

The maritime industry is at a crossroads, with a dearth of next-generation talent willing and available for a life at sea, yet increasing demands for efficiency and clarity of operations. At this crossroads lies modern communication technology, the connective tissue that can help to cure many of the industry’s ills, as Frank Coles, President of Inmarsat Maritime, contends. Commercial shipping will always remain a pivotal link in the global transport chain, but the very nature…

e3 Systems Appointed First GX VAR for Super Yacht Market

Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has appointed e3 Systems as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Global Xpress (GX) for the maritime market, specifically serving the ‘Super Yacht’ market. e3 Systems, a leader in the supply of integrated communications, networking and advanced IT solutions for ‘Super Yacht’ owners and operators, has been an Inmarsat Service Provider for 13 years. The company’s appointment as a GX VAR was, according to Inmarsat Maritime, a natural progression in the relationship between the two organizations.

Inmarsat Global Xpress Targets Superyacht Market

As part of CG Telemar SPA, Telemar Yachting, www.telemar-yachting.com, the Viareggio-based integrated marine electronics specialists, is to promote Inmarsat Global Xpress service to the superyacht market. Telemar Yachting provides navigation, communications systems, service and airtime solutions to the world's superyacht industry the world's superyacht industry and at next week's Monaco Yacht Show (19 to 22 September - stand QS-58) will be talking to the superyacht community about the unprecedented data speeds and global coverage provided by Global Xpress when the Inmarsat service becomes commercially available in 2014.