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Join Mackay Marine at Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) Stand D-T05, at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, March 14-16, 2018. Stop by to see Mackay’s updated integrated bridge console; highlighting new technologies and remote vessel monitoring with the aid of powerful equipment. Equipment on display includes Danelec Marine’s VDR & ECDIS, Skipper Echo-Sounder, SAILOR Radio Systems, Cassens… Read More
Mackay proudly reports one of its newest entities, Mackay Brazil, quickly integrated itself as a mainstream marine service and electronics supplier, located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. “Mackay fills a major gap in Brazil by stocking significant spare parts, accompanied by factory-trained Mackay technicians available for immediate deployment. Mackay’s spares investment is focused… Read More
Since opening in late 2016, Mackay India’s 10-person Mumbai team rapidly turned a profit permitting expansion to a second office at east coast Vizag. India’s 15 eastern ports are easily accessible from centralized Vizag; enabling Mackay field technicians to provide timely service to the entire coastline. In a short period, Mackay India achieved: Class-approval by… Read More
Since 2011, Mackay Asia has experienced exponential growth, starting with a single-person-operation in Singapore and now thriving with nine (9) locations in major Asian ports, complimented by service throughout the region via extensive agency partnerships. Mackay’s Shanghai office, the cornerstone of Mackay China, moved to a significantly larger facility (Nov. 2017); expanding inventory space 4-fold… Read More
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
