GMDSS is mandated by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) for all cargo ships of 300 Gross Registered Tons (GRT) or greater and passenger ships.*
We recommend GMDSS systems for yachts and other leisure vessels making ocean voyages.
*For further detail refer to Chapter IV of SOLAS
We enable the most complete solution for modern mariners, powered by Iridium Certus®.
We offer the only GMDSS solution with truly global coverage—including polar regions.
Iridium Certus GMDSS includes Distress Alert, Safety Voice, Maritime Safety Information (MSI), Distress Alert Relay, Search and Rescue Coordination Traffic, Long-Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT), and Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), all in one terminal (exclusive to Iridium).
Our L-band transmissions and solid-state omnidirectional antennas operate regardless of inclement sea or weather conditions.
Ship-to-shore distress calling, maritime assistance (for a safety incident/issue), medical guidance, high quality calling and messaging.
At 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.
Iridium SafetyCast® proactively delivers navigational and meteorological information, advising the crew of hazards and supporting safety measures.
Our GMDSS terminals include functionality for all satellite GMDSS services.
Activated by the press of a button, Distress Alert sends ID, status, and position to RCC.
Connect to an RCC and other maritime authorities by phone to share additional details about the distress situation.
Distress Alert Relay | Shore-to-Ship Distress Calling | Maritime Assistance | Standard Maritime Calling & Messaging
Siem Shipping needed a comprehensive and cost-effective safety communications solution for one of its car carriers.
The crew of the M/V Simon Stevin required a quick, effective, and simple communication method for emergencies.
Contact us to learn more about the only truly global GMDSS solution available today.
