Inmarsat and Astrium agree GX MOU
- After extensive negotiations, Inmarsat and Astrium have taken the first firm steps towards a distribution deal for the Global Xpress Ka-band service following the agreement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two companies. >>more 

KGJS to roll out Dual iFusion
- Norwegian shipping company Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi AS is to implement the Dual Globe iFusion system from Globe Wireless as the communication solution for both the SKS Tankers Holding AS and KGJS Cement Holding AS fleets. >>more 

Globalstar edges closer to launch
- Globalstar has announced that all six of its second-generation satellites scheduled for launch in early February have been delivered to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. >>more 

BASS catch in Indonesia
- Indonesia-based logistics and shipping company, PT Pelita Samudera Shipping (PT PSS) is to install the BASSnet software package to assist in managing its operations. >>more 

Stena Line extends GSM contract with MCP
- Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) has signed an extended contract to deliver wireless communication services to Stena Line's European ferry operations. >>more

Tidewater in Furuno BNWAS deal
- Tidewater Inc, a provider of Offshore Service Vessels to the global energy industry, has agreed a deal with Furuno USA to act as its primary supplier of BNWAS (Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System). >>more 

Online support for AMOS
- SpecTec has announced the launch of new online product support services for AMOS users, beginning in January 2013. >>more 

Buss Data updates software
- Buss Data, a subsidiary of Organization Reederei Buss in Germany, has launched a number of new updates to its maritime software applications. >>more 

Imtech to Infinity
- Imtech Marine and Navarino have announced a partnership whereby Imtech has become a global supplier of the Infinity bandwidth management and optimisation system. >>more 

Jeppesen adds Malaysian ENC coverage
- Jeppesen reports that it is now distributing official Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs) for Malaysia, a recent addition to the company's worldwide ENC portfolio. >>more 

'Train the trainer' certified on Kongsberg ECDIS  
- Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new ECDIS Instructor Training course, designed to train captains and senior personnel, so they can train other officers and crew members in familiarisation of Kongsberg ECDIS on board vessels. >>more 

UK marine research facility 'topped out'
- A new state-of-the-art marine technology and research centre of excellence at the University of Southampton, which incorporates the Lloyd's Register's Group Technology Centre, has reached the milestone of "topping out" as development continues on the facility. >>more 

* The next Digital Ship newsletter will be after the Christmas break, on January 11th 2013. We would like to wish all of our readers happy holidays, and a prosperous new year.