SATcase™ maintains vital communication

Ensuring up-to-date communication is vital to aspects of exploration, drilling and production in the ever-evolving world of the oil and gas industry. Dangerous conditions often contribute to unstable situations and the SATcase™ can help to improve the safety of all involved on a project by enabling reliable communication.

Because most drill sites are in areas where mobile phone service is poor or even unavailable, the simplest, most cost-effective solution has previously been to employ the use of a satellite phone. However, satellite phones can be bulky and users are often frustrated by the need to carry multiple devices to take care of different tasks.

However, the state-of-the-art SATcase™ combines the functionality of the common smartphone with the capabilities of a satellite phone into one compact and durable unit, creating the perfect communications tool for both managers and workers. Working in conjunction with an app, the ruggedised case makes calls simple and seamless. It has also been designed to stand up to the tough working conditions found at drill and exploration sites.

Information can be securely relayed the second conditions erupt that may have long-term consequences, and this enables companies to respond in ways that can save invaluable time and money. Additionally, in the event of a disaster, the device is equipped with multiple emergency functions that can facilitate rescue by land, air or sea. This includes an SOS button, two way rescue communications, online track and trace for live monitoring, silent alarms and infrared strobes.

HSE personnel will find that this tool is vital to maintaining communication and to facilitating the tracking of lone and remote workers who are often endangered. These capabilities remove any uncertainty, helping Search and Rescue teams to save lives more efficiently and reducing the financial costs often incurred during an operation.

Since those using the SATcase™ have access to their own smartphone, they can use the device with certified company apps enabled through the satellite system. Users can eliminate the need to carry multiple devices, because the device has multiple functions. As a bonus, it’s also compact enough to fit into a jacket pocket.

Jim Thomson, founder and CEO of SATcase™, commented, “We feel confident that those in the oil and gas industry will find our device essential to their daily routines. We’ve used cutting-edge technology to develop a piece of equipment that will stand up to the impact of extreme outdoor conditions, yet also be capable of exhibiting outstanding performance.”

Adapted from press release by Joseph Green

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