10th Jun 2016 12:07
LONDON (Alliance News) - Marlink, the maritime communication and maritime VSAT operator, and London-based satellite firm Inmarsat PLC on Friday said they have entered a strategic alliance for Fleet Xpress broadband services.
In a statement, the companies said Inmarsat's new Fleet Xpress service will be integrated into Marlink's existing service portfolio. Through the agreement, Marlink will bring more than two thousand vessels to Inmarsat's new Fleet Xpress service over a five-year period.
"We're delighted to add Fleet Xpress into our broad service portfolio," Erik Ceuppens, chief executive officer of Marlink, said in a statement. "Fleet Xpress augments our ability to cater for the continuing growth of maritime broadband with a unique strategy that integrates communication services and digital solutions for diverse customer requirements."
"Today's agreement with Marlink is a significant endorsement of our new Fleet Xpress service," said Rupert Pearce, chief executive officer of Inmarsat. "Although Fleet Xpress was only launched in March, it has been enthusiastically welcomed by the maritime market. This success serves to highlight the growth potential of the Global Xpress network that powers Fleet Xpress and reinforces our position in maritime."
Shares in Inmarsat were down 2.4% at 685.50 pence Friday.
By Samuel Agini; [email protected]; @samuelagini
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