FIRM TO OFFER TELEVISION PROGRAMMING FOR SHIPS
Shipboard Satellite Network Inc <SSN>
said it will offer television service delivered by satellite to
ships at sea beginning June 1.
    The company, whose initial public offering began yesterday,
said its programming will include a mix of general and
financial news, sports and talk shows. In addition, the company
said it plans to offer first-run movies, sports and
entertainment specials.
    The company said its programming will be transmitted
several times a day to passenger cabins and lounges.
 Reuter
