Mackay Communications, Inc.

Website

www.mackaycomm.com

Services

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Mackay Communications: Global Marine & Satellite Connectivity Solutions

Mackay Communications, also known as Mackay Marine, is a long-standing provider of marine and satellite communication electronics, with a history tracing back to its founding in 1884 as a telegraph cable company. Today, the company specializes in selling and servicing a comprehensive range of leading and specialty marine electronics, navigation, safety, and anti-pollution systems globally. It operates through an extensive network of over 73 strategic sales and service locations and partners with more than 90 agencies worldwide.

Core Services and Offerings

Mackay's Marine World Service (MWS) provides critical 24/7 global marine electronics service coordination, encompassing repairs, installations, inspections, and maintenance to ensure optimal vessel operation. Complementing its marine focus, Mackay Satellite Services delivers robust terrestrial-based connectivity for data, voice, and video satellite transmission, emphasizing reliability, security, and continuous availability. This includes solutions for business continuity, emergency management (EOC, first responders, telemedicine), oil & gas (asset tracking, SCADA, wellhead monitoring, worker safety), and utilities (advanced metering, distribution automation, field force automation).

Product Categories

The company's diverse product portfolio covers essential maritime and land-mobile needs. Marine electronics include sophisticated communication systems (GMDSS, Satcom, radios), advanced navigation equipment (AIS, autopilots, ECDIS, radar, GPS, gyro compasses), crucial safety and security devices (EPIRBs, VDR, CCTV, BNWAS), anti-pollution monitoring and control systems (oily water monitors, fuel management), and specialized fishing electronics. For land-mobile applications, Mackay offers satellite phones, portable and vehicular BGAN, Iridium Certus, VSAT solutions, and M2M connectivity. Additionally, Mackay provides expert project integration services for new builds, retrofits, and military/government vessels, designing customized consoles and integrated bridge solutions.

Market Focus

Mackay Communications is dedicated to serving a broad client base, including mariners, fleet owners, ship managers, and organizations requiring land-based remote connectivity, tracking, and IoT applications. Its primary markets include Marine, Energy (Oil & Gas), Satellite, and Government Services, underscoring its commitment to cost-effectively keeping vessels operational and providing reliable connectivity for remote operations across various industries.

Locations

• Raleigh, North Carolina
• Raleigh, North Carolina