Globe Wireless Expands Network

Globe Wireless, owner and operator of the Maritime Data Network, has commissioned a new terrestrial digital node in Darwin, Australia. Formalized in conjunction with ITS Communications, a division of Integrated Technical Services, the new node increases the Maritime Data Network to 17 nodes linked worldwide, while providing additional capacity to users of the network. The digital Maritime Data Network provides communications from ships at sea - anywhere in the world. Globe Wireless also utilizes the Network to provide worldwide, 24-hour, online customer support, message delivery confirmations and notice of satellite messages.