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MOL (LNG) Selects KVH TracPhone V7 for LNG Tankers
GlobeNewswire
2011-09-21

       MOL (LNG), Subsidiary of Leading Japanese Multi-Modal
         Transport Company MOL, Enhances Business and Crew
     Communications With KVH's TracPhone V7 and Global SATCOM
                              Service

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Sept. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following a
successful trial on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers, MOL LNG
Transport Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is adding the
award-winning TracPhone(R) V7 satellite communications system from KVH
Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) to three of its LNG tankers. The
systems will use KVH's global mini-VSAT Broadband(SM) service, which is
being provided by KVH's partner, SKY Perfect JSAT, under the OceanBB
brand name. SKY Perfect JSAT is working with Japan Radio Co., Ltd., a
prominent Japanese navigation and communications equipment
manufacturer, who is providing, installing, and integrating the
TracPhone V7 antennas through a wholesale agreement with KVH.

The TracPhone V7 was installed for a trial on one of MOL LNG Transport
Co.'s LNG tankers in May 2011. MOL chose to adopt the system on
multiple vessels to enhance business communications with frequent
e-mail (including large files), and because it provides easy access to
up-to-date weather, current, tidal, and ice information that
contributes to MOL's plan to become the world leader in safe vessel
operation as well as voyage optimization. Access to satellite
communications also helps to maintain or improve crew morale.

"SKY Perfect JSAT, along with its OceanBB branded service, will be
tremendously important as the Japanese market for mini-VSAT Broadband
expands. We expect that many major commercial fleets such as Mitsui
O.S.K. Lines will adopt the solution, and outstanding customer support
from our local partner will be crucial for maintaining that growth,"
says Brent C. Bruun, KVH's senior vice president of global sales and
business development. "KVH's combination of affordable commercial-grade
service, outstanding global support, and compact hardware provided by
excellent wholesalers such as Japan Radio Co., offer the perfect
solution for diverse fleets, including Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. We look
forward to bringing this best-of-breed solution to a much wider
audience in Japanese waters."

A managed airtime network solution, mini-VSAT Broadband equips vessels
with the highest data rates available today with downloads as fast as 2
Mbps and uploads as fast as 1 Mbps, as well as Voice over IP (VoIP)
telephone lines with optimized service and prioritization of
applications.

With more than 1,500 antennas shipped, mini-VSAT Broadband is the
world's fastest growing, most popular maritime VSAT solution. The
network uses ArcLight(R) spread spectrum technology, which was
developed by KVH's Partner, ViaSat, Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) specifically for
mobile use and previously available only for military applications.
ArcLight is unique due to its efficient reuse of satellite channels,
fast speed, low latency, and its ability to support very small antennas
that provide reliable service, even in poor weather conditions. KVH
manufactures two antennas for the mini-VSAT Broadband network -- the
award-winning 24" diameter TracPhone V7 and the compact, 14.5" diameter
TracPhone V3, which is the world's smallest maritime VSAT antenna. Each
system includes a versatile, fully integrated below-deck control unit
and ArcLight modem.

Visit www.minivsat.com for complete details about the global mini-VSAT
Broadband network and award-winning TracPhone V-series antennas.

Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the TracPhone
V7 and V3 are available at http://press.kvh.com for download and
editorial use.

About KVH Industries, Inc.

KVH Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries are leading providers of
in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, having designed,
manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas for
applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH's mission is to
connect mobile customers around the globe with the same digital
television entertainment, communications, and Internet services that
they enjoy in their homes and offices. The company is based in
Middletown, RI, with facilities in Illinois, Denmark, Norway, and
Singapore.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include,
for example, the functionality, characteristics, quality and
performance of KVH's products and technology; anticipated innovation
and product development; and customer preferences, requirements and
expectations. The actual results could differ materially. Factors that
may cause such differences include, among others, those discussed in
KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any
obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new
information or developments.

KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
"mini-VSAT Broadband" is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.


CONTACT: Nicole Mongillo
         KVH Industries, Inc.
         401-845-2443
         nmongillo@kvh.com



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