KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI), announced today that it is
offering Videotel’s new safety and training video about the Zika
virus free to all mariners worldwide. The goal of the program is to
increase awareness of the vitally important prevention measures
that can keep seafarers and their colleagues and families safe. The
World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Zika virus a public
health emergency earlier this year. Given the global nature of the
maritime industry, it is imperative that seafarers take precautions
to prevent further spread of the disease. The prevalence of the
Zika virus in such areas as Brazil has heightened concerns with the
approaching Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next month.
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“Zika Virus – Staying Safe” is a 13-minute training video
produced by VideotelTM, a KVH company, with input from the
International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) and a panel of
medical and subject-matter experts.
KVH has created a dedicated website for downloading the free
Zika safety video and an accompanying workbook. In addition, KVH
multicast the training video to its IP-MobileCastTM customers on
vessels across the globe, who will automatically receive the video
for immediate viewing onboard. To spread the word quickly, the
program includes emails targeted to a broad audience and a
coordinated social media campaign.
“We are hopeful that our training program and distribution
efforts will get this important information to the maritime
industry swiftly and thereby help protect seafarers and prevent the
spread of the disease,” says Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH chief
executive officer.
The video includes information about the nature of the Zika
virus, how to avoid becoming infected, and the role of a pest
management plan on vessels to avoid passive transportation of
virus-infected mosquitoes on ships.
“Knowing the answers to simple questions such as what color
clothing to wear to minimize chances of mosquito bites or what time
of day the insects are most active can be hugely beneficial to
mariners,” says Nigel Cleave, Videotel chief executive officer.
KVH is being aided in its video distribution efforts by seafarer
agencies, including the International Seafarers’ Welfare and
Assistance Network (ISWAN). “We are happy to help promote this
initiative to the 430 seafarer centers around the world, and also
share this information via our many social media channels,” says
Roger Harris, executive director of ISWAN.
Other similar initiatives KVH has undertaken in the past
include: providing free distribution in November 2014 of Videotel’s
safety training program about the Ebola virus, “Ebola – Staying
Safe,” thereby raising awareness among thousands of mariners; and
providing thousands of free Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
phone calls for Filipino crew to call home, from vessels using
KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadbandsm service, during the Typhoon Haiyan
emergency in November 2013.
KVH’s complete maritime communications solution includes the
mini-VSAT Broadband satellite network, which provides broadband
connectivity to thousands of vessels worldwide; the TracPhone® V-IP
series advanced satellite communications antenna systems; the
IP-MobileCast content delivery service for delivering operations
and entertainment content to vessels via multicasting technology;
leading news, sports, TV, movie, and music content from KVH Media
Group; extensive maritime training programs from Videotel; and, the
KVH OneCareTM comprehensive global support program. Taken together,
the company refers to the complete solution under the Power of
OneTM banner.
Note to Editors: For the Zika virus safety training video and
workbook, please visit KVH’s Zika virus safety website. For more
information about Videotel, please visit the Videotel website. For
more information about KVH’s complete maritime solution, please
visit KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband website. High-resolution images of
KVH products are available at the KVH Press Room Image Library.
About KVH Industries, Inc.KVH Industries is a
leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communications
systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 200,000
mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles,
and aircraft. KVH is also a leading news, music, and entertainment
content provider to many industries including maritime, retail, and
leisure. Videotel, a KVH company, is the market-leading provider of
training films, computer-based training and e-Learning. KVH is
based in Middletown, RI, with research, development, and
manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI, and Tinley Park, IL.
The company’s global presence includes offices in Belgium, Brazil,
Cyprus, Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway,
Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
KVH, Videotel, IP-MobileCast, TracPhone, and KVH
OneCare are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT Broadband
is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc.
For further information, please contact:
Jill Connors
Media and Industry Analyst Manager
KVH Industries, Inc.
Tel: +1 401-851-3824
jconnors@kvh.com
or
Phil Page, Elaborate Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 682104
ppage@elabor8.co.uk
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