Palm Bay, Florida, USA (7th March 2013): – Globe Wireless, a leading provider of communications, operational and IT solutions to the maritime industry, today announced that NSB will standardize 85 vessels of their fleet with the Globe iFusion system. Each vessel will be equipped with a Globe i250, a backup FB150, Globe Wireless’ Fixed Multiple Lines, GlobeMobile and GlobeSSAS.
NSB selected Globe iFusion as a result of Globe’s existing relationship and strong reputation as a leading maritime communications provider along with being an innovator in maritime communications solutions. With enhanced crew solutions, the Globe iFusion system enables multiple calls using Globe’s unique Digital Quality Voice (DQV) technology on both the GSM and VoIP phones allowing up to 5 inbound and outbound calls over DQV.
Cornelis Alberts, Head of Strategic Purchasing for NSB said, “By installing the Globe iFusion system with Fixed Multiple Lines, GlobeMobile and GlobeSSAS, we will be standardizing satellite communications across our entire fleet, providing a total solution for our business and crew services. In addition, the remote management support that Globe iFusion gives us the ability to provide remote IT support with expanded functionality to our fleet.”
Dave Kagan, President & CEO of Globe Wireless, commented “The level of integration and functionality of the Globe iFusion system is far superior to what other terminals can offer. We have been supplying NSB with communication solutions since 1999 and are excited to extend our strong partnership, and very grateful for their business.”
About Globe Wireless
Globe Wireless is a leading provider of total solutions in the field of communications, operational and IT solutions to the maritime industry. Globe serves over 550 ship operators with over 8, 000 ships using their products and services. For over 20 years Globe Wireless has been providing reliable voice and data communications to the maritime industry. Globe fuses their satellite and IT skills with a deep rooted knowledge of the maritime industry to provide the service, applications and support you need. Globe designs, builds, sells, installs, supports and services all of their products and solutions that they offer. Globe Wireless provides excellence in every aspect of their solutions; and ensures satisfaction at every stage of their service, from pre-sales coordination, through professional worldwide “Touch-the-Ship” installation and service, comprehensive training, simplified invoicing and direct 24 x 7 customer support. Globe has offices in 12 countries around the world providing technical support in lo cal time zones and languages.
About NSB Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
NSB Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (REEDEREI NSB) presents itself as one of the leading shipping companies worldwide. Our range of services reaches from ship management of container ships and tankers to supervision of ship newbuildings throughout the world. With our fleet, of which approx. 75% flies the German flag, we establish safety and quality “made in Germany” on the modern “highways” of container shipping.
