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Stolt Tankers Selects Stratos for Fleetwide Satellite Communications Network
Bethesda, Maryland, (August 6, 2009) --Network provides mobile voice & high-speed data services for global fleet of 75 ships-- Bethesda, Maryland (August 6, 2009) - Stratos Global Corporation, the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced it has been selected by Stolt Tankers B.V. (Stolt) to provide a fleetwide, high-speed satellite-based communications network. Stolt Tankers is a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen S.A., one of the world's leading providers of integrated maritime transportation services. The Stratos network will serve Stolt's 75-ship fleet of tanker ships with services that include: Inmarsat B, C and Fleet; and Iridium crew calling. The network is custom-designed for Stolt to help increase the performance and efficiency of a wide variety of business-critical applications, including crew communications to support the recruitment and retention of well-trained seafarers. Stolt chose Stratos as its network provider based primarily on the wide range of value-added services that Stratos offers. Those field-tested services, known as The Stratos Advantage, help ship managers attain the highest possible performance and support from their mobile satellite services, at the lowest possible cost. The application that Stolt found most appealing was StratosAccess, which provides online traffic monitoring and alarms to indicate usage thresholds. "Stratos is committed to meet all of our requirements with a comprehensive solution that includes competitive pricing, experienced local support, standard 24/7 customer care with accelerated service-levels agreements provided by them for large fleets such as ours, and the ability to monitor our terminals online," said Rob C. Scharff, Stolt General Manager, Purchasing & Logistics. "Equally as important, the Stratos solution should provide immediate cost savings and a natural path toward future deployment of broadband solutions."Stratos President and CEO Jim Parm said, "It is truly gratifying to provide Stolt with a standardized technological solution that helps meet its daily management challenges by integrating all maritime operations on land and at sea. Given Stolt's reputation for enduring leadership and management excellence, being selected as its network provider is a source of pride for Stratos." Stratos offers a wide range of value-added services to provide ship managers with optimal communications performance, management control and cost efficiency. Stratos is the largest supplier of mobile satellite services to the maritime industry, with communications to more than 40,000 maritime terminals worldwide. Stratos' industry-leading portfolio of maritime satellite services includes Inmarsat FleetBroadband, Iridium OpenPort and the VSAT solutions OceanVSAT and StratosITek. About The Stratos Advantage In addition to offering The Stratos Advantage, Stratos works with application partners to deliver broadband business solutions in key maritime business areas. These solutions include voyage management, remote management, IT management and cargo management, which help reduce fuel and operations costs and improve crew and customer satisfaction. Maritime customers can secure more information on Stratos solutions by calling their Stratos account manager or by visiting www.thepowerofbgan.com. About Stolt-Nielsen S.A. About Stratos |
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