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.
Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)
Reliable Coverage on Unpredictable Seas
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.
How Iridium GMDSS Works
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
