Modootel Ltd. Endorses SkyWave LRIT System

Korea and Ottawa, Canada – 02 February, 2009 – Modootel Ltd. (“Modootel”), a key supplier of satellite communication equipment and services in South Korea, today announces their support of SkyWave DMR-800LRIT terminal and the SkyWave Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system.

Modootel is not only the Recognized ASP for the Cambodia Flag it also closely aligned with Sun Communication, the Testing ASP for the Korea flag. Modootel will provide services including provision and installation of new ship terminals, modification of ships’ existing installed terminals to ensure LRIT compliance, routing of LRIT data to contracting government's Data Centers and functions to remotely update reporting intervals per LRIT regulation.

“We have tested SkyWave’s LRIT terminal and are extremely pleased with its performance,” says Mr. J. S. Park, Managing Director for Modootel. “As a veteran provider of satellite technology for the maritime segment in Korea, we are confident the LRIT infrastructure we have put in place will provide our clients the world class services they need as part of the IMO LRIT requirements. We are pleased to offer gateway support for this cost-effective system, and fully endorse the DMR-800LRIT terminal for implementation by our Flag state customers.”

Developed in accordance with the regulations set out in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution MSC.264(84) Annex 2, the SkyWave DMR-800LRIT terminal is a standalone unit, pre-configured for LRIT. Built on SkyWave’s proven reliability in ship security (SSAS) and vessel monitoring systems (VMS), the terminal is an economical option for ship owners needing to retrofit existing systems. As a complementary technology to existing installed equipment, the DMR-800LRIT terminal on the SkyWave IsatM2M network assures compliance at low cost.

“Our LRIT system was built to be simple and cost-effective, while offering painless compliance with LRIT regulations,” says Dan Poirier, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing for SkyWave. “We are pleased to be working with Modootel to ensure their customers meet compliance obligations on time and on budget.”

The SkyWave LRIT system is built for use on the SkyWave IsatM2M network service, an enhanced mode of the globally-accepted Inmarsat D+ network optimized for position and status reporting.

For more information on the SkyWave DMR-800LRIT terminal, visit www.SkyWave.com/lrit.php.

About Modootel Ltd.
Modootel was established in 2005 and has since become one of the key satellite voice/data providers to the government and marine segments in Korea. In addition to LRIT business, Modootel also distributes satellite message services for VIZADA, Stratos, and Thuraya.

About SkyWave Mobile Communications
SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of two-way D+ and IsatM2M satellite terminals, integrated Satellite/GPRS telematics terminals and network services based on the global Inmarsat service. SkyWave’s products enable land mobile, marine, oil & gas, government, defence and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications. With over 150,000 terminal units shipped globally, Solution Providers trust SkyWave to deliver highly reliable and cost-effective network services. For more information, please visit www.SkyWave.com.

Media Contacts:
You Jean, Lee
Manager
Modootel Ltd
youjean@modootel.co.kr
+82 51 740 6325

Anu Sood
SkyWave Mobile Communications
public.relations@skywave.com
+1 613-836-6288

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