Case Study Now Available: Clipper Tankers Chooses KVH for Affordable, Reliable Satellite Communications
In an increasingly wireless, mobile world, reliable satellite communications are crucial for commercial tankers. Broadband connections offer fleets the functionality of land-based offices, with easy access to technical support, instant communication with port authorities, and invaluable resources for improving crew morale and retention.
| What: | Clipper Tankers uses the TracPhone V7® and mini-VSAT Broadbandsm service on 22 of their ships to increase their functionality in a variety of ways, including reduced maintenance costs and crew morale.
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| Business Implications: | "We chose to switch to mini-VSAT Broadband because it is a more affordable solution and also offers us more advantages for support and crew retention," - Michael Mark, vessel IT manager for Clipper Group. The TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service are a cost-effective addition to the Clipper fleet's communications solution. Clipper's crew members enjoy the luxury of reliable communication with the outside world and the security of an always-on broadband connection. Clipper benefits from enhanced business communications tools along with significant savings and other improvements over their previous solution.
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| Media Note: | Case studies detailing the value of TracPhone and TracVision systems to commercial operators like Clipper Tankers, Vadero Ship Management, Unicom, and Mowinckel Ship Management are available for download here.
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About KVH: Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is the leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH's mission is to connect mobile customers around the globe with the same digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet services that they enjoy in their homes and offices.
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