Transpetro selected KVH’s TracPhone V7-HTS satellite communications antenna system with a five-year airtime contract for 45 tankers - a combination of newbuildings and existing tankers.
The installations will take place throughout the next 12 months in Brazil, where KVH’s subsidiary, KVH Brazil, has been in operation since 2011.
“We selected KVH for the global coverage and the data speed, which will enable us to improve operational efficiency and provide crew welfare,” said Jose Ricardo Esses, Transpetro CIO. “Another deciding factor in choosing KVH VSAT was the ease of use in having one provider for the complete connectivity solution.”
KVH’s TracPhone V7-HTS is a 60 cm Ku-band satellite communications antenna designed for the mini-VSAT Broadband network, which uses high-throughput satellite (HTS) technology.
“We are very pleased to be providing a complete connectivity solution for this important fleet in the Brazilian oil and gas industry,” said Ryan Smith, KVH’s director of global channel management. “With its superior data speed and global Ku-band coverage, KVH’s TracPhone V7-HTS is ideal for the tankers.”
KVH has also announced that it recently shipped its 8,000th mini-VSAT Broadband system.
“Our newest HTS systems are in high demand throughout the maritime industry,and build on the strength and reputation of our entire product line,” said Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH’s CEO. “Our global coverage, rugged antenna systems, and innovative subscription-based business model are exactly what the maritime industry needs as it continues to move toward digitalisation.”