KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) has been chosen by BW, a
worldwide leader in maritime energy transportation, as the
satellite communications solution for its Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) fleet.
BW's vessels will use KVH's advanced, dual-mode TracPhone®
V11-IP onboard satellite communications system and mini-VSAT
Broadbandsm service for the "always-on" broadband connectivity that
is essential for today's commercial maritime operations. BW
recently completed field trials of the TracPhone V11-IP system, and
expects to have 20 vessels equipped by the end of 2013, with
rollout continuing through 2014.
"We chose KVH's dual-mode antenna and mini-VSAT Broadband
service for their global coverage, ease of deployment, and
reliability," says Geraldine Pang, Vice President, Information
Technology, BW Maritime. "The system provides a reliable network
and some hardware redundancy as both C- and Ku-band can operate
independently. This is important for business continuity. Beyond
technological considerations, it is important to work with a
company that designs, manufactures, and operates both the hardware
and network as this reduces communications complexities. The
simplicity of a single dome and an extremely compact belowdecks
unit that includes everything makes the KVH VSAT system very simple
and fast to deploy. We managed to deploy 15 vessels in just one
quarter. This would be impossible with larger C-band-only
domes."
"BW is known for its outstanding fleet of vessels and high
standards in maritime operations," says Vivian Quenet, KVH Vice
President of Sales, Asia Pacific. "The global coverage from our
mini-VSAT Broadband service and improved broadband connectivity
delivered by our unique, dual-mode, C/Ku-band TracPhone V11-IP
system will give BW's fleet the ability to optimize operations,
collaborate with shoreside offices, and offer their crews a
reliable system for accessing the Internet and staying in touch
with their families."
With more than 3,000 onboard terminals sold, mini-VSAT Broadband
is the world's most popular maritime VSAT solution, according to
independent industry reports published in 2012 by Euroconsult, NSR,
and Comsys. The network uses ArcLight® spread spectrum technology,
which was developed by KVH's partner, ViaSat, Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT),
specifically for mobile use. ArcLight is unique due to its
efficient reuse of satellite channels, fast speed, low latency, and
its ability to support very small antennas that provide reliable
service, even in poor weather conditions.
The TracPhone V11-IP uses a single, compact antenna to
seamlessly access both the C- and Ku-band satellites of the
mini-VSAT Broadband network. The three-axis, gyro-stabilized
antenna system delivers premium quality multimegabit connectivity
worldwide, and is the world's only dual-mode, 1.1 meter (42.5-inch)
diameter VSAT antenna. TracPhone V11-IP features KVH's new
Integrated CommBox Modem, a streamlined belowdecks unit that
includes an IP-enabled antenna control unit, CommBox™ Network
Manager, ArcLight spread spectrum modem, Voice over IP (VoIP),
Ethernet switch, and Wi-Fi capabilities. KVH manufactures two
additional V-IP series antenna systems for the mini-VSAT Broadband
service: TracPhone V7-IP, a 60 cm (24-inch) diameter Ku-band VSAT
antenna, and the ultra-compact TracPhone V3-IP, a 37 cm (14.5-inch)
diameter Ku-band VSAT antenna.
KVH, a recognized innovator in maritime satellite
communications, recently announced IP-MobileCast™ content delivery
service, which is designed to use advanced multicasting and error
correction technologies to deliver large multimedia files via the
mini-VSAT Broadband network to subscribing vessels. The
IP-MobileCast service, which is expected to be available by the end
of the year, will deliver such licensed content as premium movies,
television programs, news, and sports to subscribing vessels, whose
operators must adhere to stringent copyright regulations and
provide crew welfare benefits as outlined in the recently
implemented MLC-2006 maritime regulations.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of KVH's
TracPhone V-IP series systems and mini-VSAT Broadband coverage maps
are available at www.kvh.com/Press-Room for download and editorial
use. Visit www.minivsat.com/vip for complete details about the
global mini-VSAT Broadband network, TracPhone V-IP series antennas,
and upcoming IP-MobileCast content delivery service.
About BW Group
BW Group is a leading global maritime group involved in oil and
gas transportation, floating gas infrastructure, environmental
technologies, and deepwater production. Through its predecessor
companies, Bergesen and World-Wide Shipping, BW has been delivering
energy and other vital commodities for more than 70 years. BW's
fleet of 108 vessels includes crude oil supertankers, refined oil
tankers, LNG and LPG carriers, and floating production storage and
offloading (FPSO) units.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries is a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV
and communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold
more than 175,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on
vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH is also a leading news, music,
and entertainment content provider to many industries including
maritime, retail, and leisure. KVH is based in Middletown, RI,
U.S.A., with facilities in Illinois, Denmark, Norway, the U.K.,
Singapore, the Philippines, Belgium, Holland, Cyprus, and
Japan.
This release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, for
example, statements regarding the timing and occurrence of new
service rollout plans, the functionality, characteristics, quality,
and performance of KVH's products and technology; anticipated
innovation and product development; and customer demand,
preferences, requirements, and expectations. The actual results
could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking
statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, among
others, the successful launch and deployment of new satellites;
access to sufficient and uninterrupted satellite capacity to
provide the service; uncertainty about the scope of customer
demand; the potential inability to maintain licenses necessary for
the network; risks associated with the delivery or performance of
critical hardware; and changes in the costs and capabilities of
competing offerings. These and other risk factors are discussed in
KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume
any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect
new information or developments.
KVH, TracPhone, CommBox, and IP-MobileCast are trademarks of KVH
Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT Broadband is a service mark of KVH
Industries, Inc. ArcLight is a registered trademark of ViaSat, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
companies.
CONTACT: Jill Connors
Media & Communications Manager
KVH Industries, Inc.
401-851-3824
jconnors@kvh.com
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