Iridium® offers the only GMDSS solution that covers the entire planet—including the Arctic and Antarctic Coast—enhancing safety at sea for professional and recreational mariners alike.
Iridium® offers the only GMDSS solution that covers the entire planet—including the Arctic and Antarctic Coast—enhancing safety at sea for professional and recreational mariners alike.
Upon the press of a button, Iridium® GMDSS-equipped terminals send definitive location and identification information to a Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC). With built-in Safety Voice, crews can speak to an RCC operator within 30 seconds.
Meanwhile, Iridium SafetyCast® proactively delivers navigational and meteorological information, advising the crew of hazards and supporting safety measures.
Iridium GMDSS Services
All Iridium Connected® GMDSS terminals include functionality for all satellite GMDSS services.
Distress Alert
Activated by the press of a button, distress sends ID, status, and position to RCC
Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
MSI (Navigational, Meteorological, Safety-Related, Anti-Piracy) is transmitted through an Enhanced Group Call (EGC) service called Iridium SafetyCast®
Safety Voice
Connect to an RCC and other maritime authorities by phone to share additional details about the distress situation: Priority Calling, Hydrographic Reporting, Medical Assistance
Zip files contains the AMMITEC Webinar Presentation entitled "The Iridium GMDSS Advantages, Cost, Coverage & Capabilities", as well as the video reply. The event was held on March 24, 2021 and hosted by Kyle Hurst
