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Frontline Commits to Inmarsat XpressLink for More Than 100 Vessels
LONDON, January 25, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communication
services, today announced that Frontline, the world leader in the international seaborne
transportation of crude oil, has committed to Inmarsat XpressLink for more than 100
vessels from its existing fleet and its planned new builds.
"We evaluated the providers and made a purely commercial decision about XpressLink
from Inmarsat," said Kjell S. Langva of Frontline Management AS. "The choice was made
after a year of positive experience with VSAT from Ship Equip."
"The cost-benefit profile and the unmatched failover capability, which offers
unlimited usage on Inmarsat FleetBroadband, was key to the decision. Also Inmarsat's
ability to deliver made up the additional element in making the choice," he said.
"With XpressLink's internet and voice services, communications onboard the vessel will
be greatly enhanced, supporting operations and improving overall efficiency. It also
allows the crew to stay in touch with family and friends, and handle their personal
affairs, at a very low cost, which has been an important issue for Frontline," said Mr
Langva.
"We are delighted that Frontline has selected Inmarsat XpressLink against competition
with other major communications providers," said Frank Coles, President, Inmarsat
Maritime. "The contract with Frontline is a landmark agreement for XpressLink. This is a
significant endorsement by the world leader in crude oil shipping. It confirms that we
have a highly-competitive product, offering excellent value for money, and with the right
focus on delivering reliable high-speed broadband through a combination of L-band and VSAT
services."
Inmarsat XpressLink meets the increasing need for high-speed global communications
today, while building a bridge to better and faster communications in the future. For a
fixed low cost, XpressLink provides vessels around the globe with access to both Ku-band
VSAT and L-band FleetBroadband services in a bundled package - with a guaranteed free
upgrade to the 50Mbps capability of Inmarsat's Ka-band Global Xpress(TM) when the service
becomes operational in 2013.
The installation of XpressLink on Frontline's vessels will commence immediately and
continue throughout 2012.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent.For the year ended 31st December 2010, Inmarsat plc
had total revenue of US$1,171.6 million (2009: US$1,038.1 million) and an EBITDA of
US$696.1 million (2009: US$594.2 million). Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com.
Source: Inmarsat Ltd
Media Contact: John Warehand, PR Manager, Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778128, Email: john.warehand@inmarsat.com
Frontline Commits to Inmarsat XpressLink for More Than 100 Vessels
LONDON, January 25, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communication
services, today announced that Frontline, the world leader in the international seaborne
transportation of crude oil, has committed to Inmarsat XpressLink for more than 100
vessels from its existing fleet and its planned new builds.
"We evaluated the providers and made a purely commercial decision about XpressLink
from Inmarsat," said Kjell S. Langva of Frontline Management AS. "The choice was made
after a year of positive experience with VSAT from Ship Equip."
"The cost-benefit profile and the unmatched failover capability, which offers
unlimited usage on Inmarsat FleetBroadband, was key to the decision. Also Inmarsat's
ability to deliver made up the additional element in making the choice," he said.
"With XpressLink's internet and voice services, communications onboard the vessel will
be greatly enhanced, supporting operations and improving overall efficiency. It also
allows the crew to stay in touch with family and friends, and handle their personal
affairs, at a very low cost, which has been an important issue for Frontline," said Mr
Langva.
"We are delighted that Frontline has selected Inmarsat XpressLink against competition
with other major communications providers," said Frank Coles, President, Inmarsat
Maritime. "The contract with Frontline is a landmark agreement for XpressLink. This is a
significant endorsement by the world leader in crude oil shipping. It confirms that we
have a highly-competitive product, offering excellent value for money, and with the right
focus on delivering reliable high-speed broadband through a combination of L-band and VSAT
services."
Inmarsat XpressLink meets the increasing need for high-speed global communications
today, while building a bridge to better and faster communications in the future. For a
fixed low cost, XpressLink provides vessels around the globe with access to both Ku-band
VSAT and L-band FleetBroadband services in a bundled package - with a guaranteed free
upgrade to the 50Mbps capability of Inmarsat's Ka-band Global Xpress(TM) when the service
becomes operational in 2013.
The installation of XpressLink on Frontline's vessels will commence immediately and
continue throughout 2012.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent.For the year ended 31st December 2010, Inmarsat plc
had total revenue of US$1,171.6 million (2009: US$1,038.1 million) and an EBITDA of
US$696.1 million (2009: US$594.2 million). Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com.
Source: Inmarsat Ltd
Media Contact: John Warehand, PR Manager, Inmarsat, Tel: +44-20-7728-1579, Mob: +44-7739-778128, Email: john.warehand@inmarsat.com