Satellite service operator IEC Telecom has acquired superyacht communications specialist Maritime Network Systems

Europe
30th January 2023

Satellite service operator IEC Telecom has acquired superyacht communications specialist Maritime Network Systems

Leading international satellite service operator IEC Telecom has acquired superyacht communications specialist Maritime Network Systems, further strengthening its position in the yachting sector.

This acquisition, part of IEC Telecom Group’s strategy to enable digitalisation across all maritime sectors, will enable the satellite service operator to expand its innovative portfolio of hybrid satellite/LTE solutions across the Mediterranean region.

Maritime Network Systems (MNS), with its HQ in Mallorca, Spain, has been providing hybrid satellite and LTE broadband connectivity services and solutions to the yachting industry for more than 22 years, including a wide range of VSAT, voice services, 3/4/5 G connectivity, Yacht IT, telecom and security systems. Becoming part of the IEC Telecom Group means the firm’s high-end yachting customers will benefit from a wider range of connectivity solutions – including cutting-edge Starlink connectivity, customised VSAT systems, resilient L-band backup, plus IEC telecom’s collection of value-added services.

Jan Holmen, General Manager, Maritime Network Systems, said:

With offices across Europe, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Scandinavia, Turkey and the UAE, IEC Telecom offers industry-leading mobile and fixed satellite communication solutions to governments, public institutions, business enterprises, and individuals across the world, including digitalisation for the maritime industry.

Alongside its established east Mediterranean centre in Istanbul, this new VIP hub in Mallorca enables IEC Telecom to expand its service and support operations further to meet the growing demand for secure, high-throughput connectivity on board yachts and superyachts.

Erwan Emilian, CEO at IEC Telecom Group, commented:

An increased number of hacker attacks in the yachting sector and new international requirements for cyber security have shifted the focus of vessel owners from connectivity alone to developing comprehensive network infrastructure. OneGate network management system by IEC Telecom has proven its efficiency for commercial shipping, oil and gas, fishing, and racing vessels. Thanks to the MNS acquisition, this asset will be accessible to yachting too.

Emilian continued:

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