IEC Telecom is bringing flexible and cost-effective, high speed connectivity to the fast-growing Asian offshore market using Thuraya’s ground-breaking VSAT+ service.
IEC Telecom has launched this service in response to growing demand for reliable, higher bandwidth solutions to meet the needs of the offshore oil and gas sector.
Launching the IEC Telecom Thuraya VSAT+ service to the Asian market during Sea Asia 2019, Nabil Ben Soussia, Vice President Maritime at IEC Telecom, said: “Recognising the need for a flexible, high speed solution for the growing offshore sector, we have worked side-by-side with Thuraya to develop this product tailored for offshore companies. It has been well-received in the Middle East and we are now delighted to bring this solution to Asia. We believe it offers a real alternative and will transform satellite communications provision for offshore customers.”
Available for the first time in this region, Thuraya VSAT+ is a comprehensive maritime communications platform for vessel management and crew welfare needs, providing quasi-global coverage for a wide range of vessels and offshore operators. A wealth of value-added services from IEC Telecom enhance this package, while competitive tariffs, flexible contracts and IEC Telecom’s back-up services provide the perfect solution for the offshore support sector or for short-term projects.
Thuraya VSAT+ combines the high throughput of Ku bandwidth (up to 4 megabits per second) with the resilience of L-band to provide a fast and secure high bandwidth with a resilient back-up.
In addition, IEC Telecom has developed its own One Gate Solution to provide first-rate cyber security while allowing ease of control of VSAT+ assets. One Gate allows easy internet access for crew members and contractors and helps to maximise workflows while maintaining the highest levels of security.
For offshore companies, IEC Telecom’s Thuraya VSAT+ service provides traffic optimisation for a better user experience and flexible tariff plans with no yearly lock-in commitment. The company provides the same flexible contracts for its global coverage maritime sector services too.
Kenny Koh, Managing Director at IEC Telecom Singapore, explained: “Through this ground-breaking partnership we are confident that our service will further enable the digital oil and gas revolution. Telecommunications of this level, with unique tariffs and back-up solutions, enable operators to save money by reducing operational costs, through the ability to undertake tasks online such as logistics and maintenance, while also being able to provide crew welfare services such as remote training, telemedicine and internet/messaging abilities.”
Nadeem Khan, Director Maritime M2M & IoT at Thuraya, said: “By appointing a highly experienced, capable partner with wide geographical reach as our Master Distributor for VSAT+, we are simplifying the proposition for resellers to offer high-quality services with no investment in the infrastructure. This is a win-win partnership founded on creating new opportunities for the maritime industry.”