IMO approves new Inmarsat advance in maritime safety services

MAY 23, 2018 — Inmarsat reports that its Fleet Safety solution has been formally approved by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) as a new service to support the Global Maritime Distress &

Iridium close to ending GMDSS satcom service provider monopoly

MAY 22, 2018 — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) reports that IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has agreed to recognize that the Iridium network meets all the criteria needed to provide mobile satellite

New Inmarsat service set for GMDSS approval

MARCH 6, 2018 — Fleet Safety from Inmarsat, a new service incorporating FleetBroadband and a Maritime Safety Terminal (MST) is on track for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) recognition at

Inmarsat introduces next generation safety service

NOVEMBER 17, 2017 — Marking a key stage in upgrading the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), satellite communications provider Inmarsat has launched a new service for Maritime Safety Information Providers

Iridium closes in on GMDSS provider recognition

JULY 12, 2017 — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) says it has reached two key milestones on its path to becoming the second recognized provider of Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) services

Inmarsat: Saving lives at sea for 25 years

MARCH 1, 2016—Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has marked the 25th anniversary of Inmarsat C by revealing that more than 600 distress alerts from vessels in urgent need

Iridium closer to gaining GMDSS approval

JULY 7, 2014 — Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) reports that its application to IMO to provide Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) mobile satellite communications has been reviewed by the IMO