Iridium launches world’s first global, real-time maritime emergency service
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) now covers 100% of the globe with real-time satellite connectivity for the first time.
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) now covers 100% of the globe with real-time satellite connectivity for the first time.
Iridium can now provide a safety system for the mariners in emergency situations via global coverage and network in a cost-effective way.
GMDSS is a safety-of-life system created by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) designed to rescue mariners in distress while at sea.