Intellian Technologies and Inmarsat Maritime have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a GMDSS safety terminal, designed for operation over Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network.
According to Inmarsat, the new safety terminals will become the standard Inmarsat Maritime product for the next generation Fleet Safety service and will fulfil the requirements and performance standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as part of a range of maritime SOLAS approved ship borne equipment including Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system and Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
Our next-generation terminal that will vastly improve the safety of lives at sea for the 1.9 million seafarers and over 20 million passengers annually protected by the International Maritime Organization’s policies.
… said Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian Technologies
The terminal also features a Distress Chat function among its enhanced capabilities. This function automatically alerts the nearest Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in case of an emergency on board. Furthermore, it notifies nearby vessels, creating a network of support during critical situations.
This development represents a significant milestone in enhancing the safety of seafarers & passengers worldwide, and it underscores Inmarsat’s commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions for the maritime industry and protecting lives at sea.
… supplied Peter Broadhurst, Senior Vice President Safety & Regulatory at Inmarsat Maritime
