GlobalTrack and SkyWave D+ Keep Boaters on Course for 2006 i-mate Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race
GlobalTrack software and SkyWave D+ terminals enable real-time tracking of the race and increases crew safety
Woodmead, South Africa and Ottawa, Canada – October 22, 2006 – Global Supply Chain Services (Pty.) Ltd. (GlobalTrack), a leading provider of turnkey solutions and customized software thatenables organizations to optimize their operational management and gain control of their remote assets, and their local distributor Xtra-link, are proud to announce their satellite tracking solution has been chosen by the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) to track boaters position throughout the upcoming i-mate Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race which begins on October 23, 2006. This technology sponsorship will allow boat racing enthusiasts from around the world to follow the race in near real-time and ensure boater safety during the race.
“Our solution provides the DOSC with the ability to instantly and accurately track the location of boaters throughout the race,” said Pieter Smits, Managing Director for GlobalTrack. “And SkyWave’s reliable D+ terminals power our solutions, making us confident this race will be run as safely and efficiently as possible.”
GlobalTrack and Xtra-link (www.xtra-link.com) will provide race participants with SkyWave D+ satellite terminals, enabling real-time tracking of race performance and increasing crew safety. SkyWave is the leading global provider of D+ satellite communications. These reliable D+ satellite terminals have been tested in some of the world’s most rugged and challenging environments and are ideally suited for use in challenging offshore boat races. With each vessel equipped with a SkyWave terminal, the crews can rest assured that their position is known and if a mishap were to occur, they can be easily found.
“SkyWave is proud to be a co-sponsor of the 2006 Dubai Muscat Offshore Sailing Race,” said Pui-Ling (Stanley) Chan, CEO and Managing Director of SkyWave. “Together with GlobalTrack, we are pleased to be able to provide a vital communications technology solution to make this year’s race the most successful yet.”
The prestigious 14th annual race is organized by the DOSC, with support by the Ministry of Sports Affairs, the Sultanate of Oman, the UAE Marine Sports Federation and the UAE IRC Owner’s Association. The three to four-day event is a 360-mile classic passage race, taking boats through the famous Straights of Hormuz, from the relatively shallow waters of the Arabian Gulf to the deep waters of the Indian Ocean.
Offshore racing demands specific skills to meet the ever-changing navigational and weather challenges, including navigating both shallow and deep ocean waters and ever-present commercial and leisure marine traffic. Again this year, the i-mate Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race has drawn interest from sailors, crew and reporters from as far away as America. The race may also be established as a qualifying race on the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) calendar.
“We are delighted to welcome the GlobalTrack and SkyWave satellite solution as an important aspect to the success of this year’s race,” said Paul Dilworth, Principal Race Officer. “Offshore sailing is a very technical, challenging and at times perilous sport. The use of accurate asset tracking technology makes it easier to manage such a high-profile event, and most importantly, ensures the safety of all participants.”
For more information on the i-mate Dubai-Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, visit www.dubaimuscat.org.ae.
About Global Supply Chain Services (Pty.) Ltd. GlobalTrack is an independent Dutch organization founded in 2000. GlobalTrack provides turnkey solutions; customized software that enables clients to optimize their operational management and gain a complete overview and control of their remote assets. Applications for the GlobalTrack tracking system are varied. From US Army truck convoys in Iraq, to elephant herds in the bush or fishing fleets off the coast of South America, GlobalTrack solutions are a valuable component in resource management. The GlobalTrack head office is situated in Johannesburg South Africa, with international offices located in The Netherlands, UAE and the USA. For more information, visit www.globaltrack.com
About SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. Established in 1997, SkyWave Mobile Communications is the global leader for D+ satellite communications products and services. SkyWave designs and manufactures integrated D+ satellite terminals and provides network services to enable customers with dependable, low-cost, remote management and security solutions for fixed and mobile assets. SkyWave works with a global network of over 170 solution partners who provide industry-specific expertise in over 40 countries. Solution providers trust SkyWave solutions to deliver global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable D+ services. As the leading worldwide reseller of Inmarsat D+ satellite network services, SkyWave is also first in terminal sales with an installed base of over 75,000 SkyWave D+ terminals. SkyWave D+ solutions are field-tested and proven reliable for industry-specific applications including marine, land mobile, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit www.skywave.com.
