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Inmarsat

Inmarsat
Company nameInmarsat plc
Company typePublic company (Lse - ISAT)
IndustrySatellite communication
Founded1979
HeadquartersLondon, UK
Key peopleAndrew Sukawaty (Chairman and CEO)
RevenueUS$1,171.6 million (2010)
Operating incomeUS$460.6 million (2010)
Net incomeUS$261.1 million (2010)

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Inmarsat plc (Lse - ISAT) is a British satellite telecommunications company, offering global, mobile services. It provides telephony and data services to users worldwide, via portable or mobile terminals which communicate to ground stations through eleven geostationary telecommunications satellites. Inmarsat's network provides communications services to a range of governments, aid agencies, media outlets and businesses with a need to communicate in remote regions or where there is no reliable terrestrial network. The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index from September 2008.

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BGAN provides instant, on-site voice and high-speed data connectivity for remote activities all over the world. It takes only 3 minutes to set up the BGAN terminal and establish a broadband connection. With BGAN, Inmarsat helps aid organizations save lives, media agencies deliver breaking news, and companies operate seamlessly from every corner of the globe. To learn more about BGAN and other services offered by Inmarsat, please visit www.inmarsat.com.
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www.offshoreunlimited.com.au Offshore Unlimited's new 24m catamaran offshore support boat built at the new Richardson Devine Marine facility in Hobart, Tasmania. The design is based on Incat Crowthers recent successes in catamaran workboat design, utilising their high carrying capacity hullforms and capitalising on their experience to develop durable aluminium structures. "Unlimited" is a 24.0m high speed catamaran workboat capable of carrying 50 tonnes of deadweight and a service speed of 26 knots. The main deck, has a carrying capacity of 24 tonnes, arranged for multiple uses and includes a moonpool for exploration services and the ability to carry a 20ft container. The deck is serviced by a Heila deck crane capable of lifting 3.5 tonnes, a remote release tow hook with a 15 tonne SWL and a 2 tonne SWL capstain. The main accommodation is located fwd and contains space for a crew of 12. The main deck cabin houses the galley and crew mess area, along with two crew cabins for the senior crew. Wash facilities are also located on this deck, one accommodating laundry facilities. Junior crew cabins are located in both the port and starboard hull with a large pantry located aft in the port hull. Day accomodation and seating is provided for up to 38 persons. The wheelhouse is located on the upper deck and features all round visibility from the helm seat. Crew and passenger seating is provided around the perimeter of the cabin. Two wing control stations are fitted forward on <b>...</b>
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Demonstração das funcionalidades dos serviços de Internet móvel via satélite da Inmarsat, especificamente do BGAN.
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episode from drdish on how to monitor inmarsat
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www.offshoreunlimited.com.au "Limitless" is a new 28.7m catamaran offshore support boat built for Offshore Unlimited in Hobart, Tasmania. The design is based on Incat Crowthers recent successes in catamaran workboat design, utilising their high carrying capacity hullforms and capitalising on their experience to develop durable aluminium structures, and Offshore Unlimited's 25m vessel Unlimited. "Limitless" is a high speed catamaran workboat capable of carrying 50 tonnes of deadweight with a service speed of 25 knots. The main deck has a carrying capacity of 25 tonnes, arranged for multiple uses and includes a moonpool for exploration services and the ability to carry 2 x 20ft containers. The deck is serviced by a Heila deck crane capable of lifting 6.5 tonnes, a luffing A-frame, remote release tow hook with a 15 tonne SWL and a 2 tonne SWL capstain. The main accommodation is located forward and contains space for a crew of 14. The main deck cabin houses the galley and crew mess area, along with two crew cabins for the senior crew. Wash facilities are also located on this deck, one accommodating laundry facilities. Junior crew cabins are located in both the port and starboard hull with a large pantry located aft in the port hull. Day accommodation and seating is provided for up to 46 persons. The wheelhouse is located on the upper deck and features all round visibility from the helm seat. Crew and passenger seating is provided around the perimeter of the cabin. Two wing <b>...</b>
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Released in June of 2010, the IsatPhone Pro from Inmarsat is new technology for a new world.
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Visit www.inmarsat.com/sportfishing or speak to one of our partners to see how FleetBroadband lets you spend more time at sea.
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Launch by ILS of Inmarsat 4F1 satellite using an AtlasV launch vehicle on 11 March 2005
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CNN's Emmy award-winning "DNG" (digital-news-gathering) technology utilizing the Inmarsat BGAN satellite phone for "Live via Broadband" video streaming. As seen on major news networks such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC & CBS. This video clip illustrates how CNN crews fielded these systems during the 2006 Lebanon (Israeli-Hezbollah) Conflict. This DNG technology is also commonly used to cover hurricanes or other "breaking news" events.
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This video provides a brief introduction to the services offered by Inmarsat. Inmarsat provides global broadband services to land, sea, and air. It is currently a constituent of the FTSE 100, the 100 largest companies in the UK. To learn more, please visit www.inmarsat.com.
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Inmarsat holds health and wellbeing day - Employee Benefits Tweet this news
Employee Benefits--Satellite operator -Inmarsat- will hold a health and wellbeing day on 23 November, when providers, including the firm's private doctor, dental providers and ... - Date : Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:46:49 GMT+00:00
ITU Sends Satellite Terminals For Pakistan Floods - eWEEK Europe UK Tweet this news
eWEEK Europe UK--The ITU is working with -Inmarsat-, Iridium Communications, Vizada, and Thuraya to ensure connectivity for satellite handsets, which will be used by local ... - Date : Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:35:36 GMT+00:00
Inmarsat plans for future - ITP.net Tweet this news
ITP.net--Attendees at GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK will gain an insight into the future of satellite communications, with -Inmarsat- showcasing its new IsatPhone PRO handset ... - Date : Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:41:39 GMT+00:00
Questor share tip: Inmarsat shares may remain volatile - Telegraph.co.uk Tweet this news
Telegraph.co.uk--Shares in satellite group -Inmarsat- have been under pressure since the news broke that US fund Harbinger has sold down a stake in the group. ... - Date : Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:01:25 GMT+00:00
Com Dev Bounces Back With Government-Supported SB-SAT Partnership with Inmarsat - Satellite Today (subscription) Tweet this news
Satellite Today (subscription)---...- interim CEO Mike Pley, announced it will enter into a development partnership with -Inmarsat- in order to support government deals in the United States. ... - Date : Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:52:06 GMT+00:00
Inmarsat buys 3 Boeing satellite - source - Reuters UK Tweet this news
Reuters UK--LONDON (Reuters) - -Inmarsat- (ISA.L) has ordered a fleet of three advanced satellites from Boeing (BA.N) for about $1 billion (629 million ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:39:15 GMT+00:00
Arinc appoints managing director for EMEA region - Arabian Aerospace (blog) Tweet this news
Arabian Aerospace (blog)---...- including Airport Systems and Security initiatives, and continuing to oversee ARINC's newly appointed -Inmarsat- SwiftBroadband Distribution Status. ... - Date : Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:05:26 GMT+00:00
Plastiki brings oceanic pollution to prime time - via Inmarsat - iTWire Tweet this news
iTWire--According to expedition leader, David de Rothschild, satellite voice and data communications provided by -Inmarsat- have contributed enormously towards ... - Date : Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:42:30 GMT+00:00
FTSE 100 seen higher after Dow Jones, S&P 500 and NASDAQ rise - Proactive Investors UK Tweet this news
Proactive Investors UK--Satellite telecommunications company -Inmarsat- (LON:ISAT), pharmaceutical company Shire (LON:SHP) and retailer Marks & Spencer (LON:MKS) dropped 3%. ... - Date : Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:57:50 GMT+00:00
IsatPhone Pro Commercial Service Introduction Begins Today - PR-USA.net (press release) Tweet this news
PR-USA.net (press release)--Prior to the launch, Vizada participated with -Inmarsat- in a rigorous beta test program, using its testing facilities and global distribution network to help ... - Date : Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:44:21 GMT+00:00

Satellite Coverage Longitude Vehicles Launch Date (GMT) Services / Notes
Inmarsat-4 satellites
Inmarsat-4 F1 I-4 Asia-Pacific 143.5° east Atlas V (431) 11 Mar 2005 BGAN family, SPS, and lease services.
Inmarsat-4 F2 I-4 Europe, Middle-East, Africa 25° east Sea Launch Zenit-3SL 8 Nov 2005 BGAN family, SPS, and lease services
Inmarsat-4 F3 I-4 Americas 98° west Proton-M/Briz-M 18 Aug 2008 BGAN family and lease services
Inmarsat-3 satellites
Inmarsat-3 F1 IOR 64° east Atlas IIA 3 April 1996 Existing and evolved services only.
Inmarsat-3 F2 AOR-E 15.5° west Proton-K D-1-E 6 Sep 1996 Existing and evolved services only.
Inmarsat-3 F3 POR 178° east Atlas IIA 18 Dec 1996 Existing and evolved services only.
Inmarsat-3 F4 AOR-W 53° west Ariane 44L (V97) 3 Jun 1997 Existing and evolved services only.
Inmarsat-3 F5 I-3 Europe, Middle-East, Africa 25° east Ariane 44LP (V105) 4 Feb 1998 Various leases.
Inmarsat-2 satellites (These satellites are primarily used for leases.)
Inmarsat-2 F1 PAC-C 142° west Delta II (6925) 30 Oct 1990 Expected operational life 2010
Inmarsat-2 F2 AMER 98° west Delta II (6925) 8 Mar 1991 Expected operational life 2010. Spare.
Inmarsat-2 F3     Ariane 44L 16 Dec 1991 Decommissioned 2006
Inmarsat-2 F4 IND-E 109° east Proton-K 15 April 1992 Expected operational life 2012

Satellite communication

Main articlesSatellite television, Satellite radio, Relay satellite, Transponder, Satellite Internet access, List of communications satellite firsts, List of communication satellite companies, Earth station, more...
HardwareSatellite dish, Satellite modem, Very small aperture terminal, Satellite phone
Satellite radio/TVDVB-SH, S-DMB, DVB-RCS, DVB-S2, Digital Audio Radio Service, more sat radio..., more sat tv...
Broadcast radio/tv companiesAstra Digital Radio, 1worldspace, Sirius Satellite Radio, Sirius XM Radio, XM Satellite Radio, Dish Network, DirecTV, AfriStar, Sky Television plc
Relay satellite companiesInmarsat, SES Astra, Eutelsat, Thales Alenia Space, EADS Astrium, Arianespace, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, SED Systems, Tooway, Viasat, Globalstar, Telesat
Trade organizationsETSI Satellite Digital Radio, Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems

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