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mobile sectors, offering dial-up voice, fax, image and data services to more than 200 countries worldwide. BT Inmarsat connects to the Inmarsat satellite network via its U.K. LES at Goonhilly, and affiliate stations in Norway and Singapore, giving global reach across AORE, AORW, POR and IOR. The maritime portfolio currently comprises: Inmarsat A and Inmarsat A High-Speed Data (HSD) for voice, data and telex; the B-Sat service, long-term digital successor to BT Inmarsat-A; C-Sat store-and- forward satellite data messaging; the M-Sat portable voice and fax service; and SatMail, maritime e- mail featuring Internet connection. Commercial shipping organiza- tions can also take advantage of the BT Inmarsat combined discount scheme that gives reductions of be- tween five and 20 percent across all services for from-mobile calls. For more information on BT Inmarsat Circle 58 on Reader Service Card PTT Telecom Netherlands (Station 12) On July 1, 1995, Station 12, a division of PTT Telecom Nether- lands, became global when its Inmarsat A, B and M servic came available in the POR in tion to its other coverage areas, have already had access to Inm A, B, M and C services in the three regions: IOR, AORE AORW. With this extension, Statio reportedly becomes the first oj tor to provide worldwide ser through a single access number To accommodate the expansion tion 12 is now using a second LE Yamaguchi, Japan, in addition t own LES in Burum. As a result of the extended co age, new uniform and lower chai were introduced as of July 1. Th new charges offer customer savii of up to 25 percent. Besides the standard Inmar, services, Station 12 is know for ini vative value-added services like Si 400, the gateway to the world's X.4 networks, SAT.PC, two-stage acce and its help desk through Station customer services. For more information on PTT Telecom Netherlands Circle 59 on Reader Service Card OSN O'Gara Satellite Networks (OSN recently formed an alliance with Morsviazsputnik, MVS-USA and Magellan Systems Corporation. A new company, OGM Communica- tions, Ltd., has been formed and will ally with other major companies in the near future. OGM as a group of affiliate companies will strive to bring together the appropriate ex- pertise and resources to provide a single source capable of meeting all the diverse telecommunications needs of customers. OSN is an international supplier and customer support center for portable Inmarsat A, B and M termi- nals. Its Mercury 2000 is reportedly the world's first land mobile Inmarsat M vehicular telephone system. This compact unit consists of an Inmarsat type-approved trans- ceiver, interfaced with a unique, low- profile, auto-tracking, phased array antenna. OGM will offer a wide range of mobile satellite communications equipment, as well as a complete licensing, commissioning and bill- ing service, with very attractive rates. It will provide access to the Inmarsat satellite network through LESs worldwide, including Canada, Hong Kong, Australia and the U.S. For more information on OSN Circle 60 on Reader Service Card Singapore Telecom Singapore Telecom (ST) was a founder of Inmarsat, and has been a signatory since Inmarsat's establish- ment in 1979. Today, Inmarsat A, B, C and M services are provided by ST via its Sentosa LES. ST's satellite network, together with its direct submarine cable links to most major cities in the world enable it to pro- vide superior quality calls, says the company. ST's network is also 100 percent digital. This means custom- Controlling and Monitoring the Ship Operation ... ... with a standard configuration which allows for the most stringent requirements in all relevant areas; for use on all types of ships, from cargo ships to passenger ferries, cruise liners, research vessels and icebreakers. ... with standardized as well as tailor-made Automation Systems for all kinds of vessels. ... with our Integrated Monitoring and Control Svstems Geamar 100 ISL and Damatic XD with decentra- lized monitoring and control modules to meet the requirements of each vessel individually. ... with our Monitoring Systems Geamar 40 M and Geamar 90 UMS to meet the requirements of standard vessels. ... with our Automatic Power Supply System Geapas 10 as a stand-alone or integrated solution ensuring safe and economic generation and distribution of electrical power. ... with our Automatic Main Engine Remote Control System Geamot 90 C for all kinds of main engines and propellers, including Electronic Speed Governor. ... with our Integrated Ship Management System Geamar 100 ISM to support the officers on board during routine activities. For further information please contact fax: +49 (40) 88 25 - 4103 STN ATLAS Elektronik GmbH Marine Division BehringstralSe 120 D-22763 Hamburg Phone: +49 (40) 88 25 - 0 Sebaldsbrucker Heerstr. 235 D - 28305 Bremen Phone: +49 (421)457-0 % STN ATLAS ELEKTRONIK • MEMBER OF THE VULKAN GROUP Circle 272 on Reader Service Card 40 Maritime Reporter/Engineering New;
