LRF is the leading provider of insight and information in the commercial shipping sector and operates a global network of terrestrial based AIS receivers, which is used to validate the position of the world’s merchant fleet. The addition of satellite sourced information will transform LRF’s capability to provide unrivalled coverage that will significantly enhance systems, which are provided to government and other appropriate organizations increasing safety, security, and efficiency into the maritime supply chain. The agreement with LRF includes a minimum annual license fee to ORBCOMM and grants access to ORBCOMM’s global satellite AIS offerings, commencing in January 2009.
Satnews Daily
January 8th, 2009
LRF Obtains SatSourcedInfo From ORBCOMM
ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) has completed a global AIS distribution agreement for commercial purposes with Lloyd’s Register – Fairplay (LRF).
LRF is the leading provider of insight and information in the commercial shipping sector and operates a global network of terrestrial based AIS receivers, which is used to validate the position of the world’s merchant fleet. The addition of satellite sourced information will transform LRF’s capability to provide unrivalled coverage that will significantly enhance systems, which are provided to government and other appropriate organizations increasing safety, security, and efficiency into the maritime supply chain. The agreement with LRF includes a minimum annual license fee to ORBCOMM and grants access to ORBCOMM’s global satellite AIS offerings, commencing in January 2009.
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LRF is the leading provider of insight and information in the commercial shipping sector and operates a global network of terrestrial based AIS receivers, which is used to validate the position of the world’s merchant fleet. The addition of satellite sourced information will transform LRF’s capability to provide unrivalled coverage that will significantly enhance systems, which are provided to government and other appropriate organizations increasing safety, security, and efficiency into the maritime supply chain. The agreement with LRF includes a minimum annual license fee to ORBCOMM and grants access to ORBCOMM’s global satellite AIS offerings, commencing in January 2009.