Marlink Group, backed by Apax Partners (France), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent of ITC Global from Panasonic.

Dutch shipping company Spliethoff has signed a deal with AST Marine Networks, a division of The AST Group (AST), to supply global VSAT and L-band satellite communications to approximately 80 vessels across its multiple fleets.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation, via its ITC Global subsidiary, has announced that it has been awarded a four-year contract by TUI Cruises for connectivity services on board two newbuild cruise ships, Mein Schiff 1 and new Mein Schiff 2.

Panasonic Global Communications and Newtec have unveiled a new high bandwidth satellite modem which will be offered to Panasonic customers with the promise of being able to provide twenty times the bandwidth of Panasonic’s current system.

ITC Global has released an enhanced version of ITC Crew LIVE, a crew welfare service aimed at the offshore industry that offers communications and entertainment options, including internet connectivity and live TV.

Panasonic Avionics and Yahsat have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together in offering broadband services to mobility markets in the Middle East within the next three to five years.

The Australian Maritime College has completed a AUS$1.4 million upgrade of its simulation training technology, including the world’s first installation of Panasonic’s ultra-high resolution 4K Full Mission Bridge Simulation Projection System.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has announced that it is to begin offering its broadband communications and digital entertainment services to passenger vessels across the maritime market.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation has signed a multi-year contract with Telesat for HTS Ku-band satellite capacity on maritime routes over Europe, the Mediterranean, Middle East and the North Sea, extending an existing agreement between the companies.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation and Kymeta Corporation have announced a new agreement to work together to bring flat panel antenna technology for VSAT communications to maritime markets.