KVH, Inmarsat Sign Reciprocal Distribution Agreement - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - KVH Industries, Inc., (KVHI) announced the signing of a reciprocal distribution agreement with British satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat plc (ISAT.L) with immediate effect.

Under the agreement, KVH becomes a non-exclusive, global distributor of Inmarsat's Fleet One and FleetBroadband services. Inmarsat becomes a non-exclusive distributor across all vessel types for KVH's Videotel Basic Training Package, as well as for its NEWSlink newspapers within the leisure and non-passenger merchant vessel segments, which will be offered as enhancements to Inmarsat's Fleet Media service.

The company noted that Fleet One, delivered through a small, light-weight terminal, is a cost-effective voice and data service that has been specifically configured to be accessible and affordable for small vessels.

Videotel's Basic Training Package is directed towards the training of crew members in the maritime industry covering subjects such as basic firefighting, coping with hazardous weather, and entry into enclosed spaces. NEWSlink newspapers, delivered daily by email, incorporate a portfolio of 75+ publications in 17 languages customized specifically for seafarers.