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Overview page 2

Pole Star Space Applications Limited is a privately owned company headquartered in London,

providing services to the global maritime industry. With five international office locations, and

a network of over 60 distributors, the company aims to be the pre-eminent provider of fleet

management, ship security, LRIT and fisheries monitoring services.

Products & Services

• Commercial Shipping page 4

Over 15,000 ships are tracked using the Fleet Management, Alert Advanced and

Marine Asset Tracker product range.

• Maritime Administrations page 10

Over 16,000 ships, on behalf of 44 flags, are monitored via Pole Star’s Application Service

Provider (ASP) and LRIT Data Centres (DCs). LRIT Conformance Testing services are offered

to the maritime industry on behalf of over 90 Flag Administrations.

• Fisheries Solutions page 12

Fisheries authorities, in more than 30 countries and territories, rely on Pole Star’s fisheries

solutions for environmental monitoring of more than 6,000 fishing vessels.

Distributors page 14

With an office or distributor at every major shipping center, Pole Star's distribution channel

is unmatched.

Customers: Commercial Shipping page 15

As a trusted partner to many of the biggest names in the industry, Pole Star offers tracking

services that assist in improving fleet efficiency, and SSAS services for compliance with

security regulations.

Customers: Maritime Administrations page 16

Over 90 government customers depend on Pole Star to provide the highest level of secure

and reliable service.

Customer/Technical Support page 17

Board of Directors page 18

Corporate Information page 20

Contents

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HISTORY

Pole Star Space Applications Limited is a privately

owned UK company that has been providing tracking

and monitoring services to the global maritime industry

since 1998.

From its headquarters in London, and via a network of

offices located at key international maritime hubs, the

company has earned a reputation as the principal

provider of remote fleet management, ship security,

Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and

fisheries monitoring services.

In 2011 Pole Star merged with Absolute/AMTS. The

combined company now monitors approximately

40,000 ships on behalf of 1,250 clients located in

over 90 countries.

PHILOSOPHY

A user-first approach underpins Pole Star’s business

philosophy and drives both operational and technical

strategy, thus ensuring that the company consistently

delivers innovative, robust and reliable products.

Pole Star uses cutting-edge technologies to develop

the most technically advanced, user-friendly products

of their type available. All of the company’s products

are supported 24/7 by a dedicated team of specialists

that offer installation, technical and regulatory support

and training.

PERSONNEL

Pole Star employs a multi-national team of 85 people,

fluent in over 20 languages and located in its offices in

London, Boston, Panama, Hong Kong and Australia.

All staff adhere to strict Quality Assurance practices,

including LRIT Conformance Testing pursuant to

ISO9001:2008 certification.

MARKET PLACE

With innovative solutions offered across the maritime

market – to the commercial marine sector, governments,

maritime administrations and fisheries – Pole Star has a

unique understanding of the industry and its customers.

In difficult economic conditions, operators must

balance commercial performance against new

environmental standards, ever-stricter pollution

controls and regulatory compliance requirements.

Pole Star offers advanced solutions to optimise

operational

performance and efficiency while

maximising cost control across a fleet.

Increased piracy attacks and the threat of terrorist

incidents have focused attention on the need for

effective risk management and reliable Ship Security

Alert Systems (SSAS) that enable operators to plan for

security situations and respond to them rapidly.

Pole Star is committed to enhancing maritime safety

and security. In 2011, the Automated Mutual-

Assistance Vessel Rescue System (Amver), recognised

Pole Star’s contribution to maritime safety with an

award for its invaluable support of this important

maritime search and rescue programme.

FINANCIAL

Pole Star continues to experience strong growth and

sustained profitability.

The company is among Britain’s fastest growing

private technology companies and was ranked in The

Sunday Times Tech Track 100 league table in 2003,

2005, 2006 and 2011.

The company continues to expand whilst actively

examining opportunities that can provide added value

to its customers and enhance future growth.

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PRODUCTS

Pole Star’s products are the maritime remote asset monitoring and management systems of choice, covering a broad

range of needs from improving fleet optimisation, monitoring environmental and other regulatory compliance to

safety and risk management.

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Under its Purplefinder

®

brand, Pole Star develops innovative and reliable systems

that enable its commercial shipping customers to monitor and manage their assets

worldwide. These products provide shipowners and managers with the information

they need to maximise operational performance and safeguard their assets and

crews.

Pole Star operates LRIT data centres for more than 40 Flags, including Panama,

Singapore, the Marshall Islands, Liberia, Australia and Canada, as well as providing

LRIT Conformance Testing and Certification for more than 90 Flags. The company’s

substantial technological resources enable the rapid delivery of superior quality,

innovative products to governments.

Through its Absolute Software™ brand, Pole Star provides Fisheries Vessel Monitoring

Solutions (VMS) to fisheries authorities in more than 30 countries, allowing them to

monitor compliance effectively over large, remote areas. Specialised features include the

calculation of fishing activity and quota data to support environmental programmes for

the sustainable harvesting of fish stocks. Currently monitoring over 6,000 commercial

fishing vessels, operating under 35 flags, and providing catch reporting solutions to an

additional 2,000 vessels, Pole Star’s Vessel Monitoring Solutions are the preferred

choice of fisheries authorities worldwide.

COMMERCIAL SHIPPING SERVICES

Pole Star has a significant market presence, providing a range of commercial shipping products under its recognised

Purplefinder® brand.

Fleet Management (FM) offers ship monitoring and fleet optimisation tools to more than 6,500 ships, on behalf of

commercial ship owners and operators.

Alert Advanced, Pole Star’s Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), meets or exceeds all requirements of the SOLAS

regulation XI-2/6 and associated performance standards.

Tug and barge operators and oil & gas majors remotely monitor over 1,600 tugs, barges and rigs using Pole Star’s

Marine Asset Tracker (MAT).

Commercial Marine customers include companies from every industry sector:

• Bulk carrier and tanker owners/operators

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Specialised tonnage including reefer ships

and heavy lift vessels

• Cruise ship operators

• Oil & gas majors

• Tug and barge operators

• Fishing fleets

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Commercial Shipping

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Container lines

• Third party ship managers

• Finance houses

FLEET MANAGEMENT

Monitoring a vessel’s speed and course, as well as its

progress against schedule, can provide commercial

advantages including improved voyage management, fuel

cost savings and ETA adjustments for just-in-time arrival.

Pole Star’s web-based software provides key information

to owners, charterers and other types of organisation with

an operational and financial interest in achieving

maximum vessel optimisation, no matter the ship type or

onboard equipment.

Key features:

• Automatic tracking for continuous vessel monitoring

• View entire fleet on interactive C-Map marine charts

• Provide key data to staff by adding points of interest

• Global weather forecasting and meteorological

information

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Enhanced risk management using geo-zone notifications

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Create company specific 3D charts e.g. on Google Earth

• Track history for precise off-hire calculations

• Manage access to data with secure logins that limit

access to authorised parties

• Position reports on demand

• AMVER reporting option

• Position reports to email and SMS

Commercial Shipping

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COMMERCIAL SHIPPING HARDWARE

Pole Star offers a range of hardware options to meet the needs of commercial fleets from basic tracking to SOLAS

Regulation XI-2/6 (SSAS) compliance.

Pole Star is able to integrate Inmarsat-C equipment already installed onboard a ship or supply reliable, dedicated

tracking equipment, such as its FM-IDP for Fleet Management, DSAS Mk2 terminal for Ship Security Alert System

(SSAS) or Iridium products for tracking in Sea Area A4.

During 2013, Pole Star will introduce vessel telemetry capabilities to its existing hardware range to give shore-side

operations staff a more comprehensive view of ship based control systems and improved situational awareness.

GPS Tracking

Telemetry

Availability

IsatData Pro

Now

Inmarsat-C

Now

Globalstar

Now

MARINE ASSET TRACKER

Marine Asset Tracker (MAT) 2.0 is a user-friendly,

low-cost tracking solution for monitoring fleets of tugs,

barges, support and fishing vessels, rigs and other

powered and unpowered marine assets.

A range of ready-to-install Pole Star hardware options

allows operators to choose hardware that meets the

unique needs of each asset in their fleet, while the

advanced web-based application provides access to

unlimited users anytime, anywhere.

Key features:

• HDtrack - High definition reporting

(exclusive to MAT-IDP and MAT-IDP800)

• Track and manage your fleet in one application

• Choose a specialised hardware option to meet the

unique needs of each asset in a fleet

• Overlay high-risk, political, environmental and

operational zones and weather graphics

• Programmable geo-zones alert the operator when a

vessel enters or leaves a safe zone

• Visualise risks and increase situational awareness

with interactive maps

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MAT HARDWARE OPTIONS

The MAT range of hardware enables the user to select the unit that meets their specific operational requirements.

For assets with a stable power supply, such as tugs and support vessels, MAT-IDP is the ideal option for routine

tracking. For unpowered assets such as barges, the MAT-GS is powered by 4 x AA batteries and offers up to 3 years

regular reporting.

Schedule Reporting

Immediate Position Request

HDtrack

Battery Backup

Internally Powered

Messaging

Availability Now

MAT-GS

Q2 2013

Beijer

* When used in conjunction with Beijer Mobile Data Terminal

Q2 2013

MAT-IDP800

Now

MAT-IDP

* *

Commercial Shipping

Commercial Shipping

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SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEMS

Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS) are mandatory on

SOLAS ships over 500gt engaged on international

voyages. Proven in service and installed on thousands of

ships worldwide, Pole Star’s SOLAS XI/2-6 compliant

DSAS and DSAS Mk2 are reliable and robust. Where

SSAS hardware already exists onboard, Alert Advanced

is able to integrate with almost all SSAS hardware on the

market. In combination with the secure web-based Alert

Advanced system, ship operators can manage routine

test and genuine security alerts via a single online

interface regardless of hardware make. A suite of

advanced features, such as user-defined and industry

relevant geo-zones, allow users to effectively manage

and minimise risk.

Key features:

• Manage fleet security using a proven and reliable

• Control distribution of data to designated recipients

• Secure logins to limit access to only authorised parties

• Integrate other major manufacturers’ SSAS hardware

• Use email/SMS/fax for out-of-office notifications Ship

Security Alert System

• Access the system via mobile phone (using Mini Map)

in order to manage fleet security on one system for

alerts, polling and ship positions

SHIP SECURITY REPORTING SYSTEM

Increasing piracy attacks around the world have

refocused the need for a reliable Ship Security Alert

System.

In 2009 Pole Star was requested by a number of

Flags and ship operators to develop a counter-piracy

product that could assist naval forces by providing

real-time information on pirate attacks. Timely notification

of an incident is key, thus giving naval forces the maximum

available time to respond. In response, Pole Star launched

the Ship Security Reporting System (SSRS).

SSRS is an innovative counter-piracy service that

enhances the effectiveness of existing SSAS by providing

a link from the ship sending an alert direct, for example,

to the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) and UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and onward

to EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta and associated participating naval forces responsible for maritime

security in the Gulf of Aden and off the Somali coast.

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LRIT CONFORMANCE TESTING

The Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)

regulation requires operators of ships regulated by

SOLAS contracting governments and engaged on

international voyages, including passenger ships, cargo

ships over 300gt, and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

(MODUs), to provide a compliant terminal for the

transmission of LRIT information.

Pole Star is the world leader in LRIT testing and, to date,

has completed more than 40,000 LRIT tests on behalf

of global ship operators. Pole Star is an Authorised

Testing ASP for over 90 Flags and provides operators

with a convenient, secure and easy-to-use web-based

testing platform, allowing them to initiate a test and review its progress at any time.

Once tested, Pole Star is authorised to issue Conformance Test Reports (Certificates) on behalf of most Flags.

LRIT CONFORMANCE HARDWARE

Inmarsat C equipment already installed on the majority of ships is frequently used for LRIT compliance. Where the

existing onboard equipment is not suitable or a stand-alone solution is required, Pole Star recommends the installation

of a dedicated LRIT terminal for optimal performance.

Pole Star currently offers two solutions dedicated to LRIT shipboard equipment needs. These are the SkyWave DMR-800

LRIT and the Thrane and Thrane SAILOR mini-C LRIT terminal. Reliable, simple and secure, these Pole Star hardware

solutions have been developed to meet the needs of the ship operator requiring flexible installation.

GPS Tracking

Schedule Reporting

Immediate Position Request

Availability

Inmarsat-C

Now

Isat M2M

Now

Iridium LRIT

Now

Commercial Shipping

Commercial Shipping

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LRIT CONFORMANCE TEST REPORTS

LRIT Conformance Test Reports (Certificates) are the only proof of LRIT compliance. The document, which is issued

on completion of a successful test, is a mandatory requirement for radio surveys and inspection. This document is

required to be kept onboard the ship.

To date, Pole Star has issued nearly 25,000 Certificates on behalf of over 90 Flags. Standard processing time is three

days, but to assist ship operators with urgent requirements, Pole Star offers a Fast Track service, which allows for the

Certificate to be issued within 24 hours.

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LONG-RANGE IDENTIFICATION & TRACKING (LRIT)

Pole Star offers a comprehensive end-to-end LRIT service that consists of the most cost-effective and expandable

Data Centre solution available. The company operates Data Centres on behalf of over 40 Flag administrations,

monitoring more than 16,000 ships, including those of Panama, Singapore, Liberia, and the Marshall Islands – the

largest fleets in the International Maritime Organisation’s LRIT network.

The LRIT regulations apply to the following ship types engaged on international voyages:

• All passenger ships, including high speed craft

• Cargo ships, including high speed craft of 300 gross tonnes and above

• Mobile offshore drilling units

Maritime Administrations

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DATA CENTRE/ASP SERVICES

Pole Star has provided ship tracking services to

governments and the industry for more than 10 years.

The company was the first to establish a demonstration

National Data Centre during the LRIT prototype stage.

Flags appointing Pole Star as their Data Centre provider

will be supported by a professional and committed ASP

dedicated to the provision of the most sophisticated and

technically advanced schedule of LRIT services. Pole Star

personnel attend all IMO Maritime Safety Committee

meetings and LRIT working groups and are well placed

to monitor and implement any amendments relating to

LRIT regulation.

As a result of its unrivalled breadth of experience, Pole Star understands the entire range of managerial, technical and

financial compliance measures necessary to enable a Flag to meet its international obligations.

Key features:

• Data Centre provider and manager for 44 Flags

• Authorised Service Provider for over 90 Flags

• More than 16,000 ships monitored

• Sophisticated web-user interface with advanced

LRIT and fleet management functions

• 24/7 multilingual support

• 14 year record of robust security, system availability

and data confidentiality

• Proven managerial and technical expertise

• Shipboard equipment compliance testing and

certification in conjunction with the ship operator

Maritime Administrations

Flag State Registry

Benefits from LRIT include:

• Improved Registry Services

• Enhanced Ship Security Alert

System (SSAS)

Coastal States (travelling ships up to 1000 nm)

Benefits from LRIT include:

• Enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness

• Improved Drug/Immigration Enforcement

• Improved Ship Safety

Port States (ships declaring intent to enter port facility)

Benefits from LRIT include:

• Improved Maritime Security

• Enhanced pre-arrival Screening

• Arrival & Departure Scheduling

Application Service Provider

Data Centre

* Via the International Data Exchange

IDE* IDE*

Communications

Satellite Provider

LRIT conformance

test report

SOLAS Class Ship

Fitted with LRIT Transmitter

(Inmarsat-C, Iridium, Isat M2M)

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FISHERIES SOLUTIONS

Under the Absolute Software™ brand, Pole Star provides fisheries monitoring services to over 35 countries and

Regional Fisheries Management Organisations — covering in excess of 50 million square miles of fishing territory

worldwide. The company’s depth of experience in this field is unmatched and demonstrated by the provision of the

most complete series of vessel and catch monitoring products available. Pole Star can provide organisations with the

entire spectrum of surveillance, management and enforcement needs.

Pole Star offers a full range of Fisheries Solutions, including:

• Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS)

• Electronic logbooks (e-Forms)

• Electronic catch reporting

Fisheries Solutions

• Quota management systems

• Fish stock traceability reporting

• Catch documentation systems

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Fisheries Solutions

VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEMS

Pole Star’s solutions for VMS offer far more than simple

GPS tracking, providing state-of-the-art alerting functions

and actionable intelligence on vessel behaviour. Many

fisheries regulations incorporate limits on the total

number of fishing days per area, and Pole Star provides

rule-based systems to monitor compliance automatically.

GPS track information is combined with electronic

logbook reports filed by operators and observers to

provide the most accurate and up-to-date picture of

vessel activity.

ELECTRONIC LOGBOOKS

Eliminating the need for labour intensive paper logbooks,

Pole Star’s electronic logbook (e-Logbook) offers the

potential to better manage catch data and produce

traceability documentation. The e-Forms electronic logbook

package

is fully integrated with leading Inmarsat and

Iridium based VMS terminals, and is engineered to be

compact in size and inexpensive to update over satellite

connections. In many cases, Pole Star can provide the

e-Logbook with

weather and safety information via

satellite, thus improving

situational awareness and safety.

FISHERIES HARDWARE

Pole Star’s fisheries hardware is tailored to meet the requirements of each administration, providing such features

as alert reporting and redundant power supply management. Pole Star can supply tracking equipment with an

optional touch screen e-Logbook, which provides real-time catch entry with automatic transmission via the VMS.

GPS Tracking

Two-way Communication

Messaging/Electronic Logbook

Voice

Availability

Globalstar

Now

IsatData Pro

Now

Beijer

Q2 2013

Thuraya SF2500

Q2 2013

* When used in conjunction with Beijer Mobile Data Terminal

*

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GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK

With a distributor at every major shipping centre, in addition to its five international offices, Pole Star has an

unmatched global presence in the market.

Pole Star’s distributors are selected for their professionalism, technical ability, and shared ethos and work ethic. They

deliver a high level of service to customers in their own time zone and language. Shipping is 24-hour industry, and

Pole Star’s extensive distributor network ensures the global reach necessary to satisfy customers at any time,

anywhere in the world.

Unexpected breakdowns of regulatory equipment, such as SSAS and LRIT hardware, can have costly consequences

including delays or detention. Pole Star’s network of 60+ distributors and Approved Service Centres can provide

spare parts, maintenance and repair services, ensuring its customers can continue to trade uninterrupted.

Pole Star’s distributors represent the best marine service providers in the industry and by working in partnership,

Pole Star and its distributors are able to strengthen their brands and drive growth.

Pole Star office Distributor location

Distributors

SERVING THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY

Over 1,250 commercial customers representing a wide range of companies from sectors such as, Oil & Gas,

Logistics & Freight, Container Lines and Cruise Lines.

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Customers: Commercial Shipping

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Algeria ••

Antigua & Barbuda ••

Argentina •

Australia •••

Bahamas •

Bahrain ••

Bangladesh ••

Barbados •

Belgium ••

Belize •••

Bermuda ••

Bolivia ••

Brazil •

British Virgin Islands •

Brunei Darussalam ••

Canada •••

Cape Verde ••

Cayman Islands ••

Chile •

China •

Cook Islands •••

Croatia •

Curacao

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Cyprus •

Denmark •

Dominica ••

Ethiopia ••

Egypt •

Estonia •

Faroe Islands ••

Falkland Islands •

Federated States of Micronesia

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Fiji ••

Finland •

France •

The Gambia ••

Germany ••

Ghana ••

Gibraltar •

Greece •

Guyana ••

Honduras •

Hong Kong •

India •

Indonesia •

Ireland •

Isle of Man ••

Israel •

Italy ••

Jamaica ••

Japan ••

Jordan ••

Kenya ••

Kiribati •

Korea •

Kuwait ••

Latvia •

Liberia ••

Lithuania •

Luxembourg •

Madeira •

Malaysia •

Maldives •

Malta •

Marshall Islands •••

Mexico •

Montenegro ••

Mozambique ••

Myanmar •

Namibia ••

Nauru •

The Netherlands •

New Zealand •••

Nigeria ••

Niue •

Norway ••

Oman ••

Pakistan ••

Palau •••

Panama •••

Papua New Guinea •••

The Philippines •••

Poland •

Portugal •

Qatar ••

Romania •

Russia •

St. Kitts and Nevis •

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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Samoa •

Saudi Arabia ••

The Seychelles ••

Sierra Leone ••

Singapore ••

Slovak Republic •

Slovenia •

Solomon Islands •

South Africa •••

Spain ••

Sudan •

Sweden ••

Switzerland •

Taiwan •

Thailand •

Tokelau •

Tonga ••

Trinidad and Tobago •

Turkey •

Tuvalu •

Ukraine •

United Arab Emirates ••

United Kingdom •

United States •

Uruguay •

Vanuatu ••

Services provided: • LRIT Data Centre • LRIT Conformance Testing • Fisheries Management*

* Includes high-seas monitoring under regional fisheries management treaties.

Customers: Maritime Administrations

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT & TRAINING

With teams in London, Hong Kong, and Panama, Pole Star

offers comprehensive customer support from key global

shipping centres. The company places a strong emphasis

on internal training to empower its front line support

team. The result is a dedicated team of multilingual

specialists that can handle customer enquiries efficiently

and professionally.

The support team provide one-to-one product training to

all new customers, either in person or remotely via

screen sharing software. Pole Star’s training programme

enables its customers to start realising the full benefits

of its products immediately.

Since its inception, the company has aimed to provide the highest standard of customer service, and this has played

a key role in sustaining Pole Star’s high levels of customer loyalty. Customers regularly remark on the outstanding

service they receive from Pole Star.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Pole Star’s technical support team operates from three

continents on a 24/7 basis, providing network and

system monitoring, technical support and systems

integration. As experts in their field and possessing many

years of experience in satellite communications

technologies, Pole Star’s technical support team are

uniquely qualified to offer specialised support for the

company’s systems and customers.

The team monitors the satellite networks and Pole Star’s

systems via a bespoke live monitoring tool that allows

technicians to identify and resolve potential issues

quickly, thus minimising impact on services to the

customer. The team also assists the research and development team, ensuring product releases enter into operation

seamlessly from the testing phase. Working closely with customer support, the technical team handle escalated

customer issues and provide Pole Star’s customers with knowledgeable technical support.

Customer/Technical Support

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Board of Directors

Michael Jankowski Chairman

Following a period as a Fulbright fellow, Michael Jankowski completed his postgraduate study at the London School of Economics.

He then began working in the City of London in the fields of investment management, stock broking, research and investment

banking, with stints at Postel (now Hermes), Simon & Coates, Credit Suisse First Boston, Manufacturers Hanover and ICAP.

In addition to his role at Pole Star, Michael is a non-executive director of a public company and chairman of a pension fund. He is

married with four children and is active in projects ranging from sports to the arts.

Peter Cowling Non-executive Director

Peter Cowling has over 40 years experience in international shipping. He started his career with Galbraith Pembroke and Ben Line

before joining Wallem in 1969. He was chairman of the Hong Kong branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in 1976-77

and 1983-85, chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association 1992-93 and Wallem Group managing director 1987-95.

He is currently a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, vice chairman of the International Maritime Forum, director of the

London Steam Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association Ltd, and director of Wallem Ltd. In addition, he is a member of the

steering committee of the London Shipping Law Centre, a member of the General Committee of Lloyds Register and the British

committees of ABS, GL and RINA. He was elected to the Pole Star board in 2002.

Iain Hayes Vice President, Asia Pacific

Iain Hayes has more than 20 years experience developing and applying technology for global communications and real-time GPS

systems. He specialises in the development of integrated GPS technology for global wireless terrestrial and satellite access

communication infrastructure projects.

Based in Asia, Iain has managed and participated in projects in the Asia Pacific region, Australia, New Zealand, America and

Europe for governments, multinational corporations and industrial customers. Iain is responsible for business development,

including the identification of strategic alliances and the delivery of all projects undertaken in the Asia Pacific region.

Simon Henson Chief Financial Officer

Simon Henson has worked in finance for over 12 years, primarily in the fields of commerce and industry. He was educated at

Bristol University and started his career within audit & assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he gained his ACA qualification.

Simon was group finance manager of City Inn Hotels (now Mint Hotels), where he completed a £500m refinancing project,

managed a forensic accounting investigation and provided the financial management for the opening of the City Inn Manchester

hotel. As finance director of Aspinal of London, the online retailer, he coordinated the opening of two stores. He also worked as

European head of finance at DBM Inc, a US based career consultancy firm.

Simon joined Pole Star in November 2009 as head of finance and was promoted to the board in October 2010. Since joining, he

has focussed on improving management reporting, credit control and internal controls.

Colin Hook Non-executive Director

Colin Hook was educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was awarded

an honours degree. He has worked in the city for more than 40 years primarily in the fields of asset management, mergers and

acquisitions and, in the last decade, venture capital.

From 1994 to 1997 he was chief executive of Ivory and Sime plc. He is currently chairman of the Income & Growth VCT plc. Until

September 2010, he was also the chairman of Matrix Income and Growth 4 VCT plc. He first became involved with Pole Star in

1998.

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Board of Directors

Julian Longson Business Development Director

Director of Business Development Julian Longson earned a BSc in Environmental Science from Newcastle University, and went

on to graduate from the UK's Cranfield Institute of Technology with an MSc in Applied Remote Sensing (specifically the applica-

tion of satellite earth observation techniques to environmental modelling).

His 25 year career spans the satellite earth observation and satellite communications business with a range of international and

private organisations based in the UK, US, Canada and Italy. He has been with Pole Star since it was created in 1998.

Andrew Peters Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Peters has worked in technology and telecommunications for over 25 years specialising in business transformation,

general management, mergers and acquisitions. He was CEO of Deutsche Telekom UK from 2000 to 2003, CEO of Telefonica

UK from 2004 to 2005 and Divisional Director of COLT from 2006 to 2009.

Prior to joining Pole Star, Andrew was an advisor to a number of private equity firms and engaged in fundraising for privately held

companies. Andrew has also contributed to a number of corporate social responsibility initiatives including being a founding

member of London First’s Partnership in Policing initiative and a member of the Education Leadership team at Business in the

Community.

John Ramsauer Chief Operating Officer

John Ramsauer earned a BS in Finance & Investments from Babson College. In his present role, John overseas the world’s largest

LRIT National Data Centre and manages key relationships with customers in both the private and government sector.

John has over 29 years experience in the information technology and worldwide shipping industry. He is a frequent advisor to

public and private sector entities on maritime matters, specifically in the areas of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), monitoring

control & surveillance (MCS), fisheries Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT). He

became involved with Pole Star in 2011.

Robert Unsworth Non-executive Director

Robert Unsworth, FCA, BA (Econ) joined the Pole Star board as a non-executive director in September 2012. He is a graduate

Chartered Accountant and currently an investment manager with Consensus Business Group responsible for a diverse UK and

international investment folio, and the part time CFO for Energy Technique plc, the AIM listed manufacturer. Other recent

non-executive director appointments include the international property company, Chesterton, and the small AIM listed media

company, Twenty plc.

Robert graduated from Manchester University and before moving into industry, gained substantial M & A experience, both national

and international, with the accountant KPMG. He has since held a number of CFO roles in a wide cross section of sectors including

health care, property, support services, and manufacturing. He has been actively involved in many corporate transactions,

including flotations, fund raisings, acquisitions and disposals.

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