[Middletown, RI, USA -April 27, 2005] - Derecktor Shipyards, builder of the Alaskan Maritime Highway's newest high-speed ferry, has selected the SeaWave Integrator as the voice, weather and email communications provider during the sea trials and delivery of the 235 foot (72 meters) M/V Chenega. The SeaWave system enables Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and other interested parties to track the voyage using SeaWave's STAR (ship tracking and reporting) vessel tracking software.

This marks the second time in as many years that Derecktor Shipyards of Bridgeport, CT, has selected SeaWave to provide communications services to support the delivery of a high-speed ferry built for Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). Last year the SeaWave system was placed aboard the M/V Fairweather for communications and tracking during Sea Trials and delivery, which was also tracked in classrooms around Alaska by school children using SeaWave STAR.

"During the Fairweather voyage SeaWave proved to be a reliable form of communications. We were able to track the vessels entire journey from our home office, while the vessel received vital weather updates. This year we have also opened up communications to all on board and SeaWave is able to track all voice and email usage to each individual user." said Mark Donahue of Derecktor Shipyards.

The M/V Chenega embarked on its journey on April 21, 2005. With plans to stop in Port Everglades, Panama, Acapulco, San Diego, Seattle, and Ketchikan, the Chenega expects to arrive at its destination in Juneau on May 11. Like its sister vessel, Fairweather, the Chenega is capable of carrying 250 passengers, crew members and 35 vehicles traveling at speeds up to 35 knots. Both vessels were created with the purpose of improving customer service by increasing vessel speed and eliminating lengthy overnight voyages.

About the Alaska Marine Highway High Speed Ferry Project
This $67.98 million dollar high speed ferry project, funding construction of two aluminum catamaran ferries by the Federal Government will allow the State of Alaska to link communities in Southeast Alaska and in Prince William Sound. This is the first phase of Alaska's plans to re-tool its regional water transportation system with fast, modern, efficient, environmentally-friendly vessels.

About the SeaWave Integrator
The SeaWave Integrator is the hub for all vessel communications. It acts as a stand-alone router or network server with a built-in Iridium, GPS, optional GSM and external Inmarsat connections. It connects to a ship's network and PBX providing users with detailed billing for voice and data. The Integrator hub performs Throughput Optimization, Least Cost Routing, Vessel Tracking, Spam Protection and User Access Management. The Integrator is the gateway to remote vessel management and file/server access.

About SeaWave
SeaWave, an FCC-licensed common carrier, brings all forms of wireless communications to ocean-going vessels. SeaWave offers communications and IT solutions including voice and data, remote management products and other value added services, to private, government, and the commercial marine community.