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Inmarsat GMDSS
Today, Inmarsat support both SOLAS and non-SOLAS vessels. Some 1.6 million seafarers depend on the service as a critical communications lifeline that has been proven reliable over the long-term and is not affected by inclement weather.
Inmarsat services and hardware from Cobham's SAILOR mini-C range have been keeping seafarers safe at sea since 1999 when GMDSS was formed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The solutions deliver critical connectivity through the receipt and transmission of vital ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship distress alerts.
Inmarsat-C
The Cobham SATCOM SAILOR 6110 mini-C is a true next-generation GMDSS solution.
The SAILOR 6110 mini-C is more than just a way to meet mandatory GMDSS requirements, as part of the innovative SAILOR 6000 Series, it is an integral part of a vessel’s communication system. The mini-C system features true triple functionality as it safely handles all GMDSS, SSAS and LRIT operation on board.
Distress Alerting
Distress alerts are issued when a ship or crew is in imminent danger. When there is no time to input information manually into the terminal, the crew can simply press and hold down the Dedicated Distress Button for approximately five seconds to transmit the alert.
Enhanced Group Calls (EGC)
Maritime Safety Information (MSI) and Search and Rescue related information is broadcast over the safety terminals, through SafetyNET, SafetyNET II, RescueNET and FleetNET services.
Data reporting and Polling
Short data reports, up to four data packets, that are sent to shore-based authorities or operational centres, such as Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) of ships, as required by the IMO.
- Vessel position
- Sailing plan
- Fisheries or catch report
- Or in fact, any data that can be encoded into data packets and sent from ships regularly, randomly or in response to a polling command from a shore-based operational centre.
Safety communications using Inmarsat C
AST's global expertise in maritime communications enables the delivery of full maritime connectivity solution for your boat, ship or vessel.
“When it comes to safety at sea, no other satellite network can match Inmarsat’s global reach and availability” – Inmarsat.
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