Iridium Set To Begin Maritime Emergency Communications in 2020

Iridium Communications expects to commence its Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) services for maritime emergencies in 2020. The US-headquartered company has made progress on the technology, satellite constellation construction and regulatory hurdles to feel confident that GMDSS services can begin in less than three years’ time.

 

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