SatComms NZ formed

New Zealand marine electronics specialist Electronic Navigation and SatComms Australia have entered into a joint venture forming SatComms NZ.

SatComms is a specialist and provider of mobile and fixed satellite solutions, from basic handheld technology to fully integrated satellite network solutions. The company works together with users to ensure that the satellite solution delivered is suitable for their immediate and future requirements.

The partnership will see SatComms provide airtime and satellite-solutions expertise, while ENL will provide their experience in hardware and local on the ground support. In addition to its core competencies, the joint venture will also provide products and services directly related to mobile communications.

“Our service portfolio will integrate New Zealand into global satellite infrastructure, providing communication solutions for the wide spectrum of marine users such as commercial fishing, ocean sailors, super yachts, as well as government agencies and land-based customers,” said Calvin Clements, sales and marketing manager, Satcomms NZ.

In today’s maritime world, vessel operators and owners understand that it is crucial in both retaining crew and running an operationally efficient vessel to be able to offer cost-effective voice communications, for crew and passengers to keep in touch with those on land. SatComms NZ offers Ku and C-Band VSAT services, with the ability to link users to various points via terrestrial infrastructure within Australia and New Zealand.

Access to the latest range of hardware and value-added applications is also provided on the Inmarsat, Iridium and VSAT satellite networks.

Piers Cunningham, director of SatComms NZ and former director of Maritime Business at Inmarsat, said, “SatComms NZ brings together the skills of two highly professional and market-leading companies to give New Zealand a true one-stop shop for all satellite-based communication requirements.”