SES and Astrium Services have signed capacity deals to deliver connectivity to vessels around Latin America as well as in the North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the operator announced.
   Astrium Services will renew capacity on the SES-4 satellite to provide its customers with managed services for maritime business communications, tracking equipment and engine performance as well as ensuring crew at sea to stay connected. Astrium Services will use the capacity to meet several specific communication needs, including VSAT coverage for oil and gas activities offshore of Brazil and East Africa. SES-4 is located at the 338 degrees West orbital slot, among several SES satellites providing capacity to Astrium Services.
   “The comprehensive coverage of the new SES-4 satellite extending from the Arabian Sea to the South Pacific Ocean is ideal for our customers in this region,” Astrium Services Head of Maritime Business Communications Tore Morten Olsen said in a statement. “Combined with SES’ satellite expertise and our dedicated sales and service team, this coverage is key in developing reliable VSAT services for our global customers in these strategic maritime routes.”