Boatracs Inc.,
provider of integrated satellite communications and software solutions to the
maritime industry, announces that
Moran Holdings Inc., has signed a multi-year
extension to its satellite communications services contract. As part of the
renewal Moran added Boatracs BTConnect, the new web-based messaging and mapping
software platform Boatracs launched in December 2011.
“Boatracs has been a core part of our communications
infrastructure for almost 15 years,” said Joe Baviello, director of information
systems at Moran, in a Boatracs press release. “The extension of our agreement
and adoption of BTConnect strengthens our relationship with Boatracs and
ensures our shore operations stay in constant contact with our fleet. As a
BTConnect beta program participant, we were very pleased with the performance
of the new product. The Boatracs team was responsive to our feedback and
Version 1.0 BTConnect is an outstanding tool for dispatch and fleet
management.”
The New Canaan, Conn.-based marine towing and transportation
services company began working with Boatracs in 1997, installing the Qualcomm
OmniTRACS mobile communication terminal on tugs to provide satellite
communications and positioning for vessels that were working beyond cellular
range. As part of the solution, Boatracs provided integrated software with a
shoreside interface that provided mapping and two-way messaging in standardized
forms as well as free-form text messaging. Over the years, Boatracs says, it
has continued to provide a reliable, easy to use and cost effective solution to
Moran’s captains and operations team.
“We are honored that Moran has extended its contract,”
stated Irwin Rodrigues, Boatracs’ president and CEO. “This renewal demonstrates
the emphasis Boatracs puts on long-term customer relationships and staying in
tune with current industry requirements. Our suite of products reflects a
commitment to providing simple and effective solutions for the complex issues
maritime operators face today. Now, with BTConnect, we are responding to the
mobile demands of our customers and delivering an enhanced interface that is
web-based and can be accessed from any mobile device.”