Ships use a system called Navtex to get weather forecasts at sea. Navtex forms part of the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & ...

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) now covers 100% of the globe with real-time satellite connectivity for the first time GMDSS is an internationally regulated service, governed by ...

Satellite communications provider Iridium Communications Inc. announced Tuesday that its Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service officially went live on Friday, December 11, ending ...

Iridium Communications Inc. announced the service launch of Iridium Certus GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime satellite communication safety services.Iridium Certus GMDSS, the only truly ...

Maritime transportation plays a pivotal role in the global economy, and shipping companies require confidence in their distress and safety communications, irrespective of their vessel's location. The ...

Iridium Communications Inc. IRDM has announced the service launch of the Iridium Certus Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), marking a transformative step in maritime satellite ...

China’s BeiDou has been adopted to provide tracking systems for ships after being given a certificate by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), reports CGTN, a state-run news channel based in ...

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) now covers 100% of the globe with real-time satellite connectivity for the first time MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium ...