SeaMobile Signs First Commercial Shipping Customer.Industry Leader Global Marine Systems Outfits Ships with SeaMobile Communications System In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. SEATTLE & CHELMSFORD, England -- SeaMobile Enterprises, the dominant global service provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services, announced today it has reached an agreement to provide its Maritime Telecommunications Network A telecommunications network is a of telecommunications links and nodes arranged so that messages may be passed from one part of the network to another over multiple links and through various nodes. (MTN MTN A short-form for Medium Term Note. MTN Medium term notes issued by corporations, much like shorter-term commercial paper. MTN See medium-term note (MTN). ) satellite services aboard three vessels of Global Marine Systems, the independent, market-leading subsea Subsea is a general term frequently used to refer to equipment, technology, and methods employed to explore, drill, and develop oil and gas fields that exist below the ocean floors. This may be in "shallow" or "deepwater". cable installation and maintenance company. Terms of the three-year contract were not disclosed. SeaMobile has installed its MTN VSAT (Very Small Aperture satellite Terminal) A small earth station for satellite transmission that handles up to 56 Kbits/sec of digital transmission. VSATs that handle the T1 data rate (up to 1.544 Mbits/sec) are called "TSATs. satellite services on two of the ships and expects to install the third ship this month. The service allows Global Marine Systems the ability to stay in constant communication at a reasonable cost and to provide another crew benefit through use of the SeaMobile OceanPhone stored value calling cards. Global Marine Systems charter customers also benefit from the additional satellite bandwidth now available on its ships. "We originally chose SeaMobile's MTN satellite services because of the company's vast communications experience delivering services for the cruise market and other maritime customers. Now that we have completed two of our three installations, we are even more impressed with the company's dedication to professional and excellent customer service," said John Golding, Operations Director for Global Marine Systems. SeaMobile provides broadband satellite and other services for more than 300 maritime vessels throughout the world and delivers solutions for cruise lines, ferries, yachts, casino boats, container ships, fishing vessels Customary International Law provides that coastal fishing boats and small boats engaged in trade, as distinguished from seagoing fishing boats and large traders, are immune from attack and seizure during war. This Immunity is lost if fishing vessels take part in the hostilities. , offshore platforms, the government and military, and remote land-based operations. "Our relationship with Global Marine Systems gives SeaMobile the opportunity to serve another maritime market," said Bill Marks, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SeaMobile Enterprises. "We are very pleased to have been chosen by this industry leading customer." About SeaMobile Enterprises SeaMobile Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of at-sea communications, connectivity and content services. Our global VSAT satellite communications network is delivered by the industry leader, Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a SeaMobile company. With our additional acquisition of GeoLink, SeaMobile now provides broadband satellite and other services for more than 300 maritime vessels throughout the world. Combined with our superior technology and customer support, we provide always-on connectivity to deliver a vast array of services for businesses, government entities and consumers. Services include mobile phone voice and data, wireless for PDAs and laptops, access to printed versions of more than 500 daily newspapers from around the world, live television, Internet cafes and much more. SeaMobile Enterprises offers solutions for cruise lines, ferries, yachts, casino boats, container ships, fishing vessels, offshore platforms and the government and military. The company has offices in Seattle, WA, Miramar, FL, Paris, France, Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece. For more information, visit www.seamobile.com. About Global Marine Systems Global Marine, an independent marine engineering company, has been in business for well over 150 years and continues to be the pre-eminent provider of submarine cable installation and maintenance services in the world. Operating the world's largest fleet of cable ships and subsea vehicles, it is a market leader in marine cable installation and maintenance for telecommunications, as well as scientific research, oil, gas, utilities and the renewable energy sector. Global Marine is headquartered in the United Kingdom with regional offices in the United States and Asia. 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