MIRAMAR, Fla. – Nov. 3, 2010 – (Marine NewsWire) MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the global provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world, has equipped the newest luxury yacht from the renowned Burger Boat Company shipyards with an impressive communication suite that includes a first-ever onboard medical treatment facility with 24/7 video conferencing capability.
Burger’s new 142-foot (43-meter) tri-deck motoryacht Sea Owl, is the first private yacht to be fitted with a high-tech medical facility supplied by Guardian 24/7, a company that has provided medical services for three previous presidents of the United States. Guardian’s unique Ready Room™ provides the capability to convert a standard passenger stateroom into a fully equipped and operational emergency medical center, including oxygen, defibrillator, trauma kits and a teleconferencing connection to reach qualified physicians ashore.
MTN’s DirectNet managed satellite communication service on Sea Owl provides a guaranteed committed information rate (CIR) of 512 Kbps synchronously, which means 1 megabyte of guaranteed bandwidth with the ability to burst up to 2 Mbps to support the Guardian video conferencing and other voice and data traffic to and from the vessel at sea.
IMA Yachts designed the integration of the Guardian equipment and protocols to fit within the vessel’s physical parameters and owner’s operational requirements. “MTN was the obvious choice to pair with Guardian because of their experience retrofitting the system on the owner’s previous yacht,” said Adrian Farmer, IMA Yachts co-founder and CEO. “This previous experience proved invaluable to all parties when integrating and installing this system.”
“We have the power to save lives with this breakthrough technology,” said Brian O’Mara, vice president of client development, Guardian 24/7. “With MTN’s reliable broadband, global satellite service and our advanced medical equipment and services, we can remotely allow a team of world-class physicians, including specialists, to manage life-threatening conditions, such as strokes, long before a medical response team could reach the patient, especially when the yacht is cruising in remote locations.”
“Sea Owl, with it’s first-ever Guardian medical facility, presented unprecedented challenges for ship-to-shore connectivity,” said Ron Cleveringa, vice president of sales and marketing, Burger Boat Company. “MTN has an unmatched proven record when it comes to supplying satellite communications systems and services for large pleasure yachts, and the company’s engineers worked closely with our team and Guardian’s medical experts to provide a managed satellite solution that meets the owner’s unique requirements.”
In addition to the Guardian videoconferencing, MTN’s satellite communications system supports ship-to-shore telephone and Wi-Fi Internet access for the yacht’s owner and guests.
“MTN is the leading supplier of broadband satellite communications products and services to the world’s megayacht market,” said Derik Wagner, managing director, MTN yacht services. “We can provide state-of-the-art managed satellite services for vessels ranging from private yachts up to the world’s largest cruise ships carrying thousands of passengers and crew.”
About MTN Satellite Communications
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) is the global provider of communications, connectivity, and content services to remote locations around the world. MTN’s maritime VSAT solutions and global satellite communications network offer the reliability that only “Always On – Always Available” systems can provide. More than 600 vessels and land-based terminals worldwide, including private yachts, cruise ships, ferries, commercial ships, offshore drilling and production sites, and government and military vessels depend on MTN’s voice and data networks to allow them to “be in the middle of nowhere and at the center of everything.” Premium services include remote access for Internet, fixed and mobile phones, fax, television, onboard newspapers, banking services, direct payroll deposit for crew, and other enterprise solutions. MTN is based in Miramar, Fla. and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.mtnsat.com.
About Burger Boat Company
Burger Boat Company, based in Manitowoc, Wis., designs and builds custom yachts, in aluminum and/or steel, ranging in sizes to 200′ (60m). Since 1863 Burger has been recognized internationally for design, quality construction, seaworthiness, reliability and is the most respected custom yacht builder in America. For more information, visit www.burgerboat.com.
About Guardian 24/7
Guardian 24/7 was founded in 2008 by a group of physicians who had served on the team providing worldwide medical care for the White House. The company’s unique Ready Room™ concept brings presidential-quality medical care to private residences, business jets and yachts. For more information, visit www.guardian247.com.
About IMA Yachts
A new brand rooted in old-fashioned work ethics, IMA Yachts is dedicated to serving as an Owner’s Advocate – a working partner and advisor – throughout the lifecycle of any yacht project, empowering the owner’s unique vision. IMA Yachts recently achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management Status, assuring clients that the firm has the systems in place to bring their vision to life, on time and on budget. Among the full portfolio of services offered by IMA Yachts are New Construction Services, Vessel Management, Refit & Repair, Owner’s Agent and Advisory Services, and Crew Solutions. Led by an international team of yachting industry veterans, the firm is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please phone +1-954-583-1377 or visit www.imayachts.com.
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