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Thuraya Telecommunications Company on Tuesday announced its service partner agreement in Bulgaria with NBS Maritime company, marking an important strategic milestone in company’s expansion plans and advancing its regional maritime
strategy.
Thuraya’s technology in other waters, such as the Caspian Sea, can now be replicated in the Black Sea.
“Thuraya offers exactly what the market needs: a compelling and viable choice. With the recession having had a notable impact upon regional merchant fleets, direct access to competitive communications will have strong commercial appeal. A new presence is needed in this key region. NBS Maritime is the perfect fit for Thuraya because of its maritime expertise and its location. Our agreement is another significant step forwards, extending our reach and increasing our presence across the shipping routes of Europe,” Bilal El Hamoui, Chief Commercial Officer, Thuraya, said.
“We are delighted to partner with Thuraya because they have a clear path for growth, which we can build together. Our customers will enjoy an accessible alternative to the status quo. We can now offer them high quality maritime and land equipment built by some of the best manufacturers in the world while helping to drive considerable cost efficiency,” Alexander Alexandrov, CEO of NBS Maritime, said.
The agreement to distribute services and products to European end users follows Thuraya’s recent expansion of its maritime portfolio with the launch of Atlas IP, which offers managers and crew seamless access to the internet, enhanced connectivity, and high-speed onboard.