Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications, is to provide its innovative Sealink(TM) VSAT service to GC Rieber Shipping, a global operator of vessels within the subsea, polar expedition and marine seismic segments. As part of the new 3 year contract, Marlink will deliver and install its dual 9797 C/Ku-band Sealink(TM) antennas onboard five existing vessels and five new build vessels.

Marlink's dual 9797 antennas will ensure both C-band and Ku-band coverage is available to GC Rieber Shipping, ensuring the company is able to offer customers onboard its vessels exceptional flexibility and value. Tom Christian Tveita, ICT Consultant, GC Rieber AS explains: "The availability of a robust satellite communications solution is critical for us to efficiently relay customer data ashore. The flexibility of Marlink's Sealink(TM) VSAT ensures that we are able to swiftly switch from C-band to Ku-band to satisfy our customers' demands, allowing us to offer the optimal solution for cost, coverage and stability."

Owning several teleports globally, including Eik in Norway, Marlink is able to provide high quality, reliable connectivity as well as exceptional flexibility of service. The company has also established customer support centres operating in major regions throughout the world. This level of regional presence means that Marlink is able to provide faster, more effective and locally focused service intervention and customer support when required.

Tore Morten Olsen, CEO, Marlink adds: "We have a long-standing relationship with GC Rieber Shipping having provided VSAT services to the company for several years, but this is the first formal contract for its fleet. Operating in a wide range of ocean environments requires a flexible and reliable system to maintain continuous communication. I am delighted we have been able to satisfy GC Rieber Shipping's requirements with the provision of the Sealink(TM) C/Ku- band dual antenna solution, which is testament to Marlink's capability to provide flexibility, control and support."

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