McLean, Va.-based LEO satcom pioneer Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is to be acquired byLong Beach, Calif.-based launch and space systems specialist Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB). The deal will see Rocket
The Liberian Registry has appointed Kyle Hurst as its senior vice president of fleet communications and technology. Hurst comes to the registry with three decades of experience in the maritime industry, with
McLean, Va.–headquartered LEO satcom specialist Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has launched the Iridium Certus 9704, its newest IoT module, and the Iridium Certus 9704 development kit. It says that the new
McClean, Va.- headquartered Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) has unveiled Iridium Certus GMDSS, calling it “a generational advancement in maritime safety, compliance, and communication.” Building on the capabilities of Iridium Certus technology,
The 5,000 vehicle capacity PCTC Cosco Tengfei has become the first vessel in the Cosco Shipping (CSSC) fleet to be fitted with an Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) terminal.
The Jan De Nul Group has signed a long-term contract with Netherlands-based satellite communications specialist Castor Marine to provide global VSAT internet and Iridium L-Band services to its entire fleet of almost
Raleigh, N.C., based Mackay Communications, Inc., (Mackay Marine) has been selected as a service provider for Iridium’s new Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service. Mackay is also a global partner
The Canadian Coast Guard is using Iridium Certus connectivity to help it meet its mission requirements, which include extensive operations in polar regions that are outside of the footprint of other satcom
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) reports that Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has approved regulatory amendments necessary to allow for Japanese adoption of Iridium Certus broadband, Iridium Controller–Pilot Data
Iridium Communications Inc. reports that its partner Applied Satellite Technology (AST) has become the first authorized Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service provider for Liberian flagged vessels. The Liberian
