Corporate Affiliates

Since 1989, ASI Group has been a trusted name in global risk management. Its risk analysts, security consultants, global agent network, investigators and training specialists help ISE mitigate and respond to the complex challenges of the 21st century.

The health and safety of Semester at Sea participants, faculty, staff and crew is ISE's number one priority.

For more information on the ASI Group please visit: http://www.airsecurity.com/index.asp

BCD Travel is the world's third largest corporate travel management company. Its integrated and global technology infrastructure provides intelligent analysis of travel data, allowing corporations to set foundations for efficiency and return on travel investment. We partner with BCD Travel to provide discounted travel arrangements for participants and their families before and after each Semester at Sea voyage.

For more information please visit: http://www.bcdtravel.com

Travel and Health Insurance - MEDEX Global Group, Inc. is a recognized leader in emergency travel assistance and international medical insurance. MEDEX offers customized global travel solutions from pre-travel intelligence and contingency planning to 24-hour emergency medical and security assistance, as well as evacuation and repatriation programs. ISE offers Basic MEDEX Health Insurance coverage for faculty, staff and partial voyagers at no extra cost and the Premium MEDEX Health Insurance Plan for a small fee. All students and Lifelong Learners receive the Premium Health Plan gratis.

For more information about MEDEX please visit: http://www.medexassist.com/

SeaMobile® Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of at-sea and remote location communications & content services and provides the wireless communication on the MV Explorer via MTN global C-Band coverage provided by the company's global VSAT satellite network.

ISE recommends the services of Pinnacle Travel Document Systems to assist all participants with the acquisition of visas.

For more information about Pinnacle TDS please go to: http://www.traveldocs.com/semester

V.Ships is the world's largest provider of ship management services to a fleet of over 900 vessels encompassing most ship types. V.Ships is an international company with 52 offices located in 26 countries employing 1,350 office staff and 23,000 sea staff. V.Ships Ship Management manages the MV Explorer and hires all crew.

To learn more about V.Ships please visit: http://www.vships.com

Wireless Maritime Services is the world leader in providing cellular voice and data services on ships at sea. In addition to having over 340 roaming partners, WMS supports GSM, GPRS & CDMA - which is technology capable of serving all major wireless telecommunications companies worldwide. ISE retains its services to provide roaming service to Semester at Sea participants and crew.

For more information about WMS please visit: http://www.wirelessatsea.com/endusers.htm