Thuraya Launches Maritime Solution Highly anticipated by Marine Industry
28th November, 2004
Abu Dhabi , UAE–Thuraya has announced the market launch of its maritime solution, signaling optimum product performance and readiness after rigorous tests were carried out within a wide range of situational and climactic extremes.
The high performance maritime solution will provide maritime vessels of all kinds with sophisticated on board telecommunications for operability within Thuraya’s coverage area. Thuraya offers uninterrupted satellite services across its entire coverage area including the Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Arabian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, and part of the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
Thuraya’s maritime service covers a wide range of services including voice, data, fax and internet. The new maritime service from Thuraya is ideal for fishing operations, yachts and sailboats, oceanography research, marine navigation, harbour operations, military, commercial transport, cruise ships and pleasure crafts. The maritime solution available in both post-paid and pre-paid is also cost effective for crew calling, enabling users to keep in touch at sea with their families and friends.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Jamal Al Jarwan, Thuraya’s Executive Manager Business Development said: “We were extremely pleased with the feedback on our soft launch. We expect Thuraya maritime terminal to become an industry standard for cost-efficiency, dependability and portability. The Thuraya maritime solution is highly anticipated as a breakthrough product that combines easy operation and reasonable price,”
“The maritime solution has been receiving high marks from all those who have tested it. We see its application in everything from small fishing boat, to pleasure boat, to shipping fleet. Its size and functionalities make it a versatile tool that can be used on any type of craft,” added Mr. Al Jarwan.