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[Via Satellite 03-11-2016] SES has announced plans for the operator’s first maritime Ka-band services under the SES Maritime+ service offering. This new service for the maritime and inland shipping mobility sector will use Astra 2E’s and Astra 2G’s Ka-band beams to provide services aimed at boosting efficiency and operational savings.

The new Ka-band service, to be launched in Q2 2016, combines SES Ka-band spot-beams, Epak‘s DSi9 maritime antenna and Gilat Satellite Networks’ broadband technology. The offering is based on SES Techcom Services’ Astra Connect solution, and will provide coverage over Europe, including the North Sea, the Irish Sea and inland waterways. SES is targeting customers such as offshore wind farms, inland shipping companies, and supply ships for oil platforms with this service.