BROADPOINT ANNOUNCES CONTRACTS WITH V.SHIPS OFFSHORE FOR GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION VESSELS
Agreement brings connectivity, including Wi-Fi access and local dialing services, to crews working worldwide
HOUSTON (Jan. 24, 2011) – Broadpoint, a full-service telecommunications and network solutions company, today announced the signing of new contracts with global shipping company V.Ships Offshore to provide Ku- and C-band satellite services for the company’s worldwide operations.
The contracts mark V.Ships Offshore’s expansion into the global construction market and will have Broadpoint providing connectivity services internationally including the offshore regions surrounding Mexico, West Africa, Europe, Indonesia and the Mediterranean. Under the contracts, Broadpoint will deliver satellite connectivity that includes telephone access with local dialing capabilities, crew calling card services, as well as internet access including Wi-Fi to the vessels in V.Ships’ global construction fleet.
“These contracts mark the beginning of what we expect to be a long and productive partnership between Broadpoint and V.Ships Offshore,” said Bryan Olivier, President and Chief Operating Officer, Broadpoint. “In providing global connectivity to V.Ships Offshore construction fleet we will be enabling crews to work more efficiently by delivering a reliable connection to colleagues around the world, as well as allowing employees to maintain contact with their families and friends.”
“We’re very pleased to be embarking on this new relationship with Broadpoint and look forward to the benefits it will bring V.Ships Offshore and our employees,” said Frank Feurtado, Offshore Director, V.Ships Offshore.
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ABOUT BROADPOINT
Broadpoint’s experienced professionals and complete range of telecommunications and network solutions allow companies around the world to maximize their productivity in challenging remote environments. The company provides sophisticated cellular, satellite and 2-way radio communications; custom-engineered and emergency solutions; individual cellular service plans; and antenna and tower services; as well as broadcast support solutions ranging from simple uplinks to integrated satellite and fiber solutions. Broadpoint operates and maintains the only GSM/GPRS/Edge offshore wireless network, which covers more than 100,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico. Broadpoint is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cellular One, a premiere cellular communications provider in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.broadpointinc.com.
ABOUT V.SHIPS OFFSHORE
As part of V.Ships, the leading supplier of independent ship management and related marine services to the global shipping industry, V.Ships Offshore offers the marine energy market a 'one stop shop' for a full range of management and outsourcing services. From its specialized offices located in key energy centers worldwide, the company offers FPSO/FSO, cable layers and subsea construction vessels, including technical management, crewing, engineering, procurement, new building supervision, logistics and other related services from a network of specialized offices in key energy regions worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vships.com.