A major part of a vessel manager’s role is choosing a communications system for the ship. While this choice may seem simple, it is a critical decision that impacts safety, business continuity and crew morale during voyages. It is important for mariners to understand...
Shortly following launch of Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) in December 2020, the first activation of a terminal was completed by partner Applied Satellite Technology Limited (AST). Found in the Norwegian town of Haugesund, the fishing...
Iridium and our partner Thales are proud to be the official communications partner of IMOCA (International Monohull Open Class Association). IMOCA racing yachts are equipped with the Thales VesseLINK™ 700 L-band broadband terminal powered by Iridium Certus®,...
Exclusive Iridium partner MetOcean Telematics has been awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to supply the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with its Search and Rescue (SAR) buoy, the Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy (iSLDMB™). A critical tool for...
Image: The PredictWind Offshore App Connected to the Iridium GO! Credit: Gone with the Wynns During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, many mariners sailing across the world’s oceans were impacted. The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) for one, had sailing yachts affected...
Questions answered by Intellian Product Manager, Troels Christensen and Intellian Director of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Ben Swallow 1. Congratulations on the launch of the C700 terminal! Why did Intellian decide to build an Iridium Certus®...
