From the autumn, BBC World News bulletins will be available on board
commercial vessels via Telemar Scandinavia and NSSLGlobal, the three
companies have announced.

BBC World News will be broadcasted several times daily to all vessels that
opt into the service, providing crews with access to BBC’s coverage of
international news, current affairs and sport.

Telemar and NSSLGlobal says that customers using their Ku- or
C-Band satellite network will be able to watch the news bulletins without
impacting on broadband speeds through the use of the Multicast service.

”We’re pleased to join together with Telemar and NSSLGlobal to offer BBC
World News to over 800 vessels around the world,” said Colin Lawrence,
distribution director, BBC World News. ”With journalists in more places
than any other global news broadcaster, we’re able to deliver the news
that marine crews need to remain connected to the wider world.”

Tomas Martinsson, general manager at Telemar, notes: ”The importance of
crew retention for ship owners is crucial. Providing additional TV
services will improve morale for crew and also be done without amassing
an unexpected airtime bill or imposing on a broadband package.”

Sally-Anne Ray, managing director of NSSLGlobal, added: ”The new service
will provide a great deal of opportunities for the future and
NSSLGlobal and Telemar are pleased to be at the forefront, leading the
way in satellite communications for our customers.”

BBC World News is already available on 173 cruise ships.

Telemar is a provider of satellite airtime. Telemar
Scandinavia AB specialises in satellite communications, including
Broadband solutions.

Headquartered in the UK, NSSLGlobal provides satcom and IT solutions.
Its maritime customers include Teekay Shipping, BW Gas, and Shell
Tankers, to which it provides hardware and airtime.

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