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.
Our GMDSS services are closely monitored and overseen by the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) to ensure that they comply with the requirements set by IMO. We also conduct regular exercises in collaboration with IMSO to vigorously test the reliability and effectiveness of our GMDSS system. This ensures that our services are robust and accessible to seafarers everywhere at all times.
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
