Marlink Signs Multiple Broadband Maritime Agreements; Dubai Office Sells 10 New Maritime VSAT Systems in First Half of 2006.

OSLO, Norway & ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Marlink, a world leader in communications via satellite, announced today that its office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, initiated the sales of 10 maritime broadband communications systems during the first half of 2006.

Marlink Dubai's most recent agreement is a three-year pact with CCC Underwater for a broadband very small aperture terminal (VSAT) system aboard the CCC Pioneer. The vessel is designed for offshore construction including pipe and cable laying and will be operating in waters throughout the Middle East and off the coast of India. The new VSAT system provides communications that will enable the CCC Pioneer to increase operations efficiency while at sea as well as give the crew an effective means of staying in touch with family and friends at home. Installation of the system is scheduled for September.

Earlier this year, Marlink signed a multi-year-year agreement with National Gas Shipping Company, Ltd for the delivery of eight global Sealink VSAT systems. The systems, currently being installed onboard the company's liquified natural gas (LNG) transport vessels, will provide resource-efficient broadband data and voice communications to support the company's international maritime operations.

Marlink also signed a multi-year agreement with GeoBird for installation of a global C-band VSAT system onboard the company's new flagship, the Hawk Explorer. GeoBird also has other vessels operating with the highly advanced Sealink at-sea broadband communications services via Telenor Satellite Services.

Offering maritime broadband communications at speeds of up to two megabits per second, Telenor's Sealink service enables efficient and cost-effective 'at sea' communications for ship operations including Internet access, video conferencing, e-mail, fax, and telephone calling. The Sealink system offers one of the industry's most advanced shipboard satellite communications solutions available today, complete with the highest reliability for maritime Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) communications.

"As the maritime industry's comprehensive one-stop-shop for equipment, installation and multiple airtime services, Marlink is uniquely positioned to assist customers in selecting the correct satellite communications to meet both their operational needs and budgets," said Soren Einshoj, managing director of Marlink. "Marlink services play a critical role in enhancing ship operations and are designed to offer both captain and crew the ability to stay in touch with people around the globe while providing the ship owners the best communications solution for their money."

Marlink is a subsidiary of Telenor Satellite Services and is part of Telenor ASA of Norway, listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (TEL) and NASDAQ (TELN).