September 2006
ACUTEC and BSA recently completed supply and installation of
a Sea Tel 5004 1.2m TV stabilised satellite TV antenna
aboard the semi-submersible oil drilling rig NAN HAI VI.
Located in the Kuda Tasi oil field 200km from the East Timor
coast, the new ACUTEC Sea Tel antenna along with the BSA TV
distribution system provides a reliable digital TV and radio
service for the drilling rig personnel. This is despite its
location well outside the satellite coverage footprint for a
1.2m dish. This is due mainly to the efficient design and
superior tracking performance of the Sea Tel system.
Part of a project undertaken for Woodside Petroleum, the new
TV system is improving life on-board by providing rig staff
with full access to full the complete offering of
Subscription Television services. Many companies involved in
oil & gas operations are striving to develop their offshore
communications infrastructure to go beyond traditional
maritime operations and safety requirements. Operators see
satellite-enabled entertainment, low- cost crew calling and
broadband internet as essential to improve staff moral and
therefore staff retention.
ACUTEC is a member of the global network of Sea Tel agents
and specialises in the supply and support of satellite TV,
VSAT and internet services to the offshore oil and gas
industry as well as other maritime markets. For more
information, please go to
www.acutec.com.au
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