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To better serve the needs of our global marine customers, during 2017, Mackay increased sales and service facilities, inventory, and factory-trained technicians in many popular, but under-served ports. This expansion resulted in 37 total Mackay locations worldwide. In the past twelve months, Mackay created service stations in the following ports: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) Canada… Read More
Inmarsat Termination Dates & Retirement Dates of select Satellite Services. Of immediate interest is the March 31, 2018 termination of Inmarsat’s Fleet 33 (F33) and Fleet 55 (F55) Marine Satellite Services. Included in the listing are Mackay’s recommended upgrade path options to consider when replacing the F33 and F55 terminals/service, and others no longer supported. Inmarsat… Read More
We are pleased to announce Mackay Marine was selected as one of the Leading 20 Marine Distributors in Maritime Reporter’s November 2017 Edition; with bonus distribution at the December International Workboat Show in New Orleans. Mackay was the only full-line Comm/Nav marine electronics distributor and 24/7 global service provider included on the list. Also featured was Mackay’s Project Integration New-Build… Read More
Mackay Marine’s team welcomes Europort visitors at Booth 5015! Stop by to see a mix of innovative products & discuss efficient worldwide service packages; keeping your vessels on-the-move! Cobham SAILOR 60 GX Antenna (Mackay-Inmarsat Fleet Xpress recent Tier 1 Partnership) Danelec VDR & ECDIS Setel PowerLine Broadband Solution, paired with Oralco CCTV Cameras Cobham UHF3965 Firefighter Radios, meeting July… Read More
Raleigh, NC, USA Oct. 17, 2017. . . Mackay Communications, Inc.®, a worldwide marine electronics and airtime service provider, is proud to announce it has signed a Partner agreement with Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L) to distribute its award-winning Fleet Xpress service to the global maritime market including deep sea vessels, commercial fishing, oil and gas, defense,… Read More
Since mid-August, Mackay Satellite has committed a dedicated team to fulfill the continuous demand for satellite communications equipment and airtime plans, in the wake of three major hurricanes in Houston, Florida and the Caribbean. Initially supplying hurricane preparedness response teams and individuals; the efforts have decidedly ramped up to support ongoing emergency relief, and community… Read More
Visit Mackay Marine at one of our upcoming tradeshow exhibits, conferences or seminars. We look forward to discussing how our full line of maritime electronics and satellite communications equipment and service can best fit your applications and improve your business operations. Any questions feel free to contact us at: marinesales@mackaymarine.com Mackay Marine 2017 Global Trade Shows… Read More
UPDATE: Mackay Marine’s new Singapore Office opens its Showroom doors which includes a fully functioning Retrofit Integrated Navigation Console, first debuted at Sea Asia 2017 (details below). Clients and maritime personnel are encouraged to visit Mackay Marine Singapore, 2 Corporation Road, #05-12, Corporation Place, Singapore 618494, (+65 6686 2806, singapore@mackaymarine.com) to see the navigation bridge first… Read More
Visit Mackay Communications’ Satellite Services team at one of our upcoming trade show exhibits, conferences or seminars. We look forward to discussing how satellite communications equipment and service can best fit your application and improve your business operations. Any questions, feel free to contact us at: Mackay Satellite Services +1 919-850-3100, satserv@mackaycomm.com Mackay Land-Mobile Satellite 2017… Read More
Updated Summary – Inmarsat Legacy Closure Dec. 30, 2016 – Impacted Services ———————————————————— As Inmarsat B and Mini-M service comes to a close (December 30, 2016), after decades of serving the maritime community with reliable communications, Mackay looks forward to working with customers to meet their communications needs with enhanced alternatives. Mackay offers a full… Read More
