Inmarsat teamed up with two of its leading business partners to deliver seamless global satellite communications to the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race.
Official sponsor of satellite communications: Inmarsat is the world leader in mobile satellite communications services. It owns and operates the global system of satellites that links the race yachts to its network.
Official sponsor of satellite and radio communications equipment: Thrane & Thrane manufactures the satellite antennas and below-decks terminals and phones installed on the yachts - the primary onboard equipment that connects the boats with race HQ.
Official sponsor of mobile satellite services: Stratos is one of Inmarsat's leading distribution partners, responsible for connecting Inmarsat calls made onboard the yachts with the terrestrial telecoms networks.