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Shipping Company Groningen has decided for shipznet

3G mobile broadband communication shipznet for 40 vessels

Shipping Company Groningen, former Feederlines, Navigia and Thorco Shipping, has choosen an additional 3G mobile broadband communication solution for a part of its fleet. It was a strategic decision to use shipznet, which has convinced as an optimal solution to communicate near-shore. „By using 3G we have an important option for our seafarers to stay in contact with their families and we can provide even more crew welfare“, said Fred Brookman, IT Manager of Shipping Company Groningen.


shipznet chooses Electronav for new partnership in Greece

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30 years experience brings 3G communication to the maritime Greek market

Wentorf/Hamburg/Piraeus, 20. February 2017: bobz GmbH and Electronav, a 30 years established company in Greece for connected solutions in maritime IT communication, had announced their partnership agreement today. shipznet, a well known development of bobz GmbH, is the only high speed mobile network service „made in Germany“ for merchant shipping, that offers a world-wide, midsize or Europe monthly flat rate near-shore or in harbors, without any additional roaming costs. With shipznet Electronav can now provide a 3G mobile broadband solution.

This partnership with shipznet brings an unique solution for the Greek maritime market. With shipznet solution, our customers can lower significantly the cost of FleetBroadband and also offer a low cost crew welfare solution. The up to 30 km range and the single sim for every country makes shipznet a very appealing solution for our customers. We are very pleased shipznet has chosen Electronav to be partner of choice for the Greek maritime market“, says Stavros Kontizas, Managing Director of Electronav.

Reduce communication costs significantly

shipznet provides a very small above-deck unit with two antennas that guarantees easy installation. The below-deck unit serves as a router and takes over the power supply for the above-deck unit. shipznet complements either FleetBroadband, regarding high volume costs, Iridium regarding low transfer rates or VSAT as a back-up solution.

However, shipznet is also an ideal stand alone solution. Especially the feature „crew solution“ makes shipznet interesting for shipping companies since offering the crew a better and less expensive way of communication.

With Electronav we have found a very well known partner with 30 years experience in the Greek market. Electronav understands our shipznet solution and will build an excellent bridge between shippping companies in Greece and bobz GmbH“, says Claudia Bobzin, Managing Director of bobz GmbH.

Profile bobz GmbH

bobz GmbH advises and assists companies in all manufacturer-neutral areas, on technology issues regarding their development, implementation and communication. This applies especially to the following areas: Internet/Web, Solar, mobile apps, SATCOM and wireless. bobz GmbH is very well known by its established product shipznet, a near-shore high speed 3G communication solution. An extensive range of communication services rounds off the offer. The company is headquartered in Wentorf near Hamburg.

Contact:

bobz GmbH, Claudia Bobzin, Südring 3d, 21465 Wentorf bei Hamburg, Germany,

www.shipz.net , phone: +49 40 7880 8305, email: cb@bobz.de

Profile Electronav

The company was established in 1986 and has been a leading provider in the maritime market. The last 30 years we grew from a family firm to a consistently growing business, evolving not only in Marine electronics but also in connectivity solutions. Based near Piraeus port, the main port of Athens and the biggest port in Greece, Electronav is your one-way destination for knowledge and experience combined with high quality services, to cover all your needs related to our products.

Contact

Electronav, Stavros Kontizas, 24 Kapodistriou str., 18531, Piraeus, Greece

www.electronav.gr, phone: +30 210 4127752, email: info@electronav.gr


Precision Infocomm becomes new partner of shipznet

Even better and faster service in Asia available with our expert partner

Wentorf/Hamburg/Singapore, 10. February 2017: bobz GmbH and Precision Infocomm, one of the leading partner in Asia for global providers in maritime IT communication solutions and services, had announced their partnership agreement today. shipznet, a well established development of bobz GmbH, is the only high speed mobile network service „made in Germany“ for merchant shipping, that offers a world-wide, midsize or Europe monthly flat rate near-shore or in harbors, without any additional roaming costs. With shipznet Precision Infocomm will extend their product portfolio.

This partnership with shipznet brings synergy between both companies to address the maritime market with an innovative solution. We are very pleased shipznet has chosen Precision Infocomm to be partner of choice for the Asia region“, said Ben Chong, General Manager

Established solution

shipznet provides a very small above-deck unit with two antennas that guarantees easy installation. The below-deck unit serves as a router and takes over the power supply for the above-deck unit. shipznet complements either FleetBroadband, regarding high volume costs, Iridium regarding low transfer rates or VSAT as a back-up solution.

However, shipznet is also an ideal stand alone solution. Especially the feature „crew solution“ makes shipznet interesting for shipping companies since offering the crew a better and less expensive way of communication.

With Precision Infocomm we have found a very well known and trusdy partner, who understand our shipznet solution perfectly. We are convinced, that this partnership will be very successful in the future, because Precision Infocomm is also innovativ with its products like shipznet. So with this company we will be very successful in our target countries“, says Claudia Bobzin, Managing Director of bobz GmbH.

Profile bobz GmbH

bobz GmbH advises and assists companies in all manufacturer-neutral areas, on technology issues regarding their development, implementation and communication. This applies especially to the following areas: Internet/Web, Solar, mobile apps, SATCOM and wireless. bobz GmbH is very well known by its established product shipznet, a near-shore high speed 3G communication solution. An extensive range of communication services rounds off the offer. The company is headquartered in Wentorf near Hamburg.

Contact:

bobz GmbH, Claudia Bobzin, Südring 3d, 21465 Wentorf bei Hamburg, Germany,

www.shipz.net, phone: +49 40 7880 8305, email: cb@bobz.de


Radio Holland signs global reseller agreement for shipznet High speed mobile network offers efficient connectivity near coastal areas

Hamburg/Rotterdam, 17. Aug 2016: bobz GmbH (Hamburg) and Radio Holland (Rotterdam) have announced their partnership agreement today. shipznet, an innovative development of bobz GmbH, offers a high speed mobile network service for merchant shipping, through a world-wide monthly flat rate near-shore and in harbors, without additional roaming costs. Radio Holland, renowned for its global network and NavCom, Connectivity and Maintenance solutions, sees shipznet as a valuable extension of its connectivity portfolio. At the SMM Exhibition in Hamburg Radio Holland will present the shipznet solution at stand no. B6-200.

With the shipznet solution our customers are able to switch from satellite communication to the mobile network, up to 30km from the coast. The main benefits for our customers are the substantially higher speed compared to current satellite communication and the cost savings compared to FleetBroadband”, says Armin Holkers, Business Line Manager Ship to Shore.

Additional bandwidth near shore

shipznet complements current VSAT solutions by offering a cost effective high-speed data connection. When approaching the shore, onboard communication systems will switch from the (unlimited) VSAT satellite to the mobile network that enables a higher bandwidth. In case of FleetBroandband fleet management will also notice cost savings due to shipznet’s lower monthly subscription fees. Furthermore, shipznet is also an effective standalone solution for near-coast sailing.

Shipznet crew solution

With the shipznet crew solution, buying individual pre-paid SIM cards for each country is no longer necessary. The crew solution of bobz GmbH offers the crew a comfortable way of communicating with family and friends, by using vouchers. When the contingent is used up, it can be recharged with the shipping company or the Master.

With Radio Holland, we have connected to a partner who is a well-known global services company. We are convinced that this partnership is a big step to market shipznet successfully worldwide” says Claudia Bobzin, Managing Director of bobz GmbH. “Communication demands of today’s shipping industry have increased immensely. shipznet is a world-wide solution for communication and supports shipping companies with reducing their communication costs.”

Profile bobz GmbH

bobz GmbH advises and assists companies in all manufacturer-neutral areas, on technology issues regarding their development, implementation and communication. This applies especially to the following areas: Internet/Web, Solar, mobile apps, SATCOM and wireless. bobz GmbH is very well known by its established product shipznet, a near-shore high speed 3G communication solution. An extensive range of communication services rounds off the offer. The company is headquartered in Wentorf near Hamburg.

Contact:

bobz GmbH, Claudia Bobzin, Südring 3d, 21465 Wentorf bei Hamburg, Germany,

www.shipz.net, phone: +49 40 7880 8305, email: cb@bobz.de

Profile Radio Holland

Radio Holland is the renowned global NavCom, Connectivity, On Board ICT and Maintenance brand within the RH Marine Group. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Radio Holland connects its customers to an unrivalled network of offices and support locations around the world along the global shipping routes. Radio Holland delivers unique technical service expertise that helps customers run smarter, more profitable businesses with less downtime and lower operational expenditures. Radio Holland has more than 80 offices along the global shipping routes.

Note for the editorial board:

For more specific information please contact RH Marine Group, Annet Boers, Manager Global Marketing & Communications; annet.boers@rhmarinegroup.com

Follow Radio Holland on:

– www.linkedin.com/company/radioholland

– www.twitter.com/_radioholland


New office location for shipznet

We’re happily announcing our new location with a lot more office space for creativeness, new products and innovation.
Visit us for a cup of coffee and a walk-around at our new address:

bobz GmbH, Südring 3d, 21465 Wentorf

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Visit us at Digital Ship Singapore

We are exhibiting Oct. 13th / 14th at Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593

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SDSD becomes new partner of shipznet

Reinbek/Hamburg/Athens, 30. July 2015: bobz GmbH and SDSD, one of the leading technology provider for the maritime industry, had announced their partnership agreement today.

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Società Italiana Radio Marittima SPA becomes new distributor of shipznet

Reinbek/Hamburg/Napoli, 15. July 2015: bobz GmbH and SIRM Società Italiana Radio Marittima SPA, one of the leading satellite communication service provides in Italia, had announced their partnership agreement today.

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OceanSat B.V. becomes new distributor of shipznet

Reinbek/Nieuwendijk Hamburg, 22. April 2015: bobz GmbH and OceanSat B.V., one of the leading satellite communication service provides in the Netherlands, had announced their partnership agreement today.

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John T. Essberger chooses shipznet 3G solution

Reinbek near Hamburg, 17. December 2014: One of the very well known tanker vessels owner in Germany, John T. Essberger, has chosen shipznet as one of its maritime ship-shore communication solutions.

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