SEATTLE and OTTAWA, March 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SARS Corp. (Pink Sheets:SARO) ("SARS"), a provider of technologies dedicated to the satellite-based management of fixed and mobile assets, together with its marketing partner, Securewest International, Inc. ("Securewest International") a leader in maritime security and emergency response, today announced its agreement to integrate the SkyWave Mobile Communication Inc.("SkyWave") Long Range Identification Tracking ("LRIT") solution with the SARS asset tracking and management systems.
In addition, SARS and Securewest International have been selected as joint Test Application Service Providers ("ASP") for certification of their respective asset tracking systems for the Flag Administrations of Kuwait, Mauritius, Australia, Bahamas, Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Bermuda, Norway, Turkey, St. Kitts and Nevis, Sierra Leone and Cook Islands (Pending), which are responsible for enforcing maritime law in their respective jurisdictions. In 2008, SARS and Securewest International were awarded the contract for the provision of a National Data Centre (NDC) for vessels registered under the Flag Administrations of St. Kitts and Nevis.
"We want to provide the best possible testing services and LRIT solutions to bring non-compliant vessel owners into compliance with the International Maritime Organization's ("IMO") specifications," says Christopher Wain, CEO of SARS Corp. "Securewest International and SARS are pleased to partner with SkyWave to offer their LRIT system, which in tests has demonstrated full compliance with the IMO. We believe that SkyWave's system will assist us attracting of vessel owners and bringing vessels into compliance, both quickly and at a low cost."
LRIT regulations, which the IMO established to improve maritime security, came into force on January 1, 2008. Vessels found to be non-compliant with IMO specifications may be denied entry to territorial waters or ports, in addition to facing significant fines. As a Test ASP, SARS and Securewest International are responsible for (i) providing information to ship owners and operators, as well as Flag Administrations, and (ii) enabling testing to be carried out on ships to ensure LRIT compliance.
For more information on LRIT, visit www.SkyWave.com/lrit.php.
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About SARS Corp.
SARS, Inc. ("SARS" or the "Company") designs, manufactures and maintains telemetry equipment and services for web-based remote monitoring/control of equipment, inventory and real-time asset location. SARS provides solution based systems that monitor and control water treatment facilities, effluent treatment facilities, LPG/refined fuel inventory systems, marine vessel tracking and vehicle tracking. Our systems include a monitoring and alarm service for marine piracy, equipment malfunction, violation of operating parameters (e.g. oil rigs move off station) and consumption based maintenance events. SARS utilizes various off the self products together with its own proprietary hardware to develop systems. Our back office systems can communicate with all available satellite systems, GPRS networks and local area networks. We have systems operating in Europe, China, North and South America. www.sarscorp.com.
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About Securewest International
Securewest International is an international group of companies, first formed in 1987, celebrating twenty-one years service supplying turnkey security solutions to the maritime industry in 2008. Securewest International provides a range of services from Maritime Security Officers, K & R Training regulatory compliance work and training to SSAS monitoring and management through our 24/7/365 Maritime Assistance Center, consultancy and project management to all maritime security programs. See our LRIT services at: www.imolrit.com. See our full services at: www.SecurewestInternational.com.
About SkyWave Mobile Communications
SkyWave Mobile Communications is a global provider of two-way D+ and IsatM2M satellite terminals, integrated Satellite/GPRS telematics terminals and network services based on the global Inmarsat service. SkyWave's products enable land mobile, marine, oil & gas, government, defense and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications. With over 150,000 terminal units shipped globally, Solution Providers trust SkyWave to deliver highly reliable and cost-effective network services. For more information, please visit www.SkyWave.com.
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