Strategic comms collaboration

The MoU signed between Fameline Holding Group (FHG), its subsidiaries and Inmarsat, aims to identify “mutually beneficial areas of cooperation”, bilateral trade opportunities and deeper strategic collaboration between the two parties and key shipowners.

“The memorandum of understanding establishes a basis for discussions that we hope will expand what is already a strong relationship between Inmarsat and the Fameline group of companies,” said Damien Staples, vice president, wholesale, Inmarsat Maritime.

“We are pleased to see Fameline investing to expand and endorse the group’s strategy for growth, which aligns strongly with Inmarsat’s maritime and energy sector ambitions for always-on connectivity and digitalisation. We look forward to exploring new opportunities under this highly promising MoU framework.”

Mutually beneficial

Fameline said that the move signals the beginning of an effort to intensify collaboration with Inmarsat in new fields throughout the FHG structure.

“Reaching the agreement with Inmarsat verifies the strong relationship our group companies, especially One Net, have had for more than 20 years. We aspire to add more value to each other and develop and deliver innovative solutions for the maritime and energy sectors. We are very pleased that our relationship with a market leader such as Inmarsat is entering a new era,” said Adamos Seraphides, CEO, Fameline Holding Group.

Inmarsat meanwhile, said it is continually looking for ways to enhance connectivity in the marine sector. 

In November 2021, it announced a planned merger with Viasat, to create what it calls ”a new leader” in global communications. The deal is scheduled to close in the second half of 2022.