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Globecomm Maritime Provides Critical VSAT Connectivity for Malaysia's PBJV Group
[July 29, 2014]

Globecomm Maritime Provides Critical VSAT Connectivity for Malaysia's PBJV Group


HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. --(Business Wire)--

Globecomm Maritime, a leading provider of maritime communications solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide VSAT connectivity to PBJV Group's barge Kota Laksamana 101.

Globecomm will provide Ku-Band VSAT connectivity with L-band back-up to the specialist vessel during its deployment in waters off Bintulu.

The barge, which accommodates up to 300 personnel, was recently chartered to Petronas, a fully integrated energy company based in Malaysia. Under the terms of the deal, PBJV is required to provide a dedicated 512kbps up and down link to Petronas staff working on board the vessel.

Globecomm Asia Regional Sales Manager Kian Ong, who led the project, says the scope of Globecomm's solution exceeded PBJV's expectations, despite intense competition for the contract. "We knew that the client had requested multiple quotes and although we were not the cheapest, PBJV was convinced that we could provide the reliability of service that they need to keep their customer happy. The quality of the Ku-band VSAT connectivity provided a flexible primary service and the unlimited L-Band failover was an added reliability component that gave the Globecomm solution a distinct advantage."

Co-ordinating between VSAT specialists in the US, The Netherlands and Singapore, Globecomm installed and commissioned the equipment to meet the start of the charter in late April.

Although PBJV specified a pure data solution via a single satellite beam, the below deck equipment is also equipped with a VoIP solution. If Kota Laksamana 101 is awarded future charters in locations outside the currentcoverage, Globecomm can remotely re-configure the equipment to connect to other VSAT satellite operators.



En Hisyam Ismail, Assistant Technical Superintendent, PBJV Group Sdn. Bhd says the company chose Globecomm because of its ability to provide a flexible, high quality communications solution. "PBJV had very specific requirements from its communications partner for the Kota Laksamana 101 contract. Our charterer wanted a guaranteed data rate for ship to shore connectivity and Globecomm's creativity in providing a reliable high quality primary solution with a robust back-up made them the natural choice."

Globecomm Maritime VSAT solutions deliver flat rate monthly pricing, with options including hardware leasing for approved packages and customers, Ku-band unlimited usage and L-band airtime. This core package includes all components and configuration needed to provide the vessel with global seamless connectivity.


The service provides both ship and crew with always-on, unlimited bandwidth for business and personal applications, enabling users to maximize the benefits of a maritime broadband connection while relying on dedicated quality of service.

About Globecomm

Globecomm is a leading global communications provider serving government and commercial markets in over 80 countries. Globecomm employs engineering expertise in consulting services, system design and integration, maritime and mobile communications, media services, and mission critical networks, to provide its customers the optimal solution. Globecomm is dedicated to improving communications and leverages its world class, global network to offer end-to-end, managed service communications solutions worldwide. Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm also maintains offices in Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. For more information, please visit www.globecomm.com

About PBJV Group Sdn. Bhd

PBJV Group Sdn Bhd is part of a Kuala Lumpur listed Barakah Offshore Petroleum Berhad Group headquartered in Malaysia, PBJV Group Sdn Bhd offers a comprehensive range of services to the oil and gas sector, deploying high quality technical capabilities in the field of offshore pipeline and topside services. The company is active in provision of pipeline services, offshore transportation and installation, topside major maintenance and hook-up commissioning, EPCC onshore pipeline and construction, underwater services, ship management and chartering. For more information, please visit: www.barakahpetroleum.com/


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