Iridium Communications partner Marlink has extended its partnership with Soremar Group to provide the Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) services and Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS). Iridium said in a Tuesday announcement that this extension will provide safety and vessel management services to fishing operators in North Africa. It combines Distress Alert, Safety Voice, and Maritime Safety Information (MSI) in one terminal, making the service more accessible to smaller vessels in terms of size and price. This expanded collaboration enables fishing operators in North Africa to do this over the Iridium network, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements. “Marlink continues to provide specialized services and world class support to their customers seeking truly global connectivity solutions that only Iridium can enable.”Iridium’s GMDSS service is a 2020 Satellite Technology of the Year nominee.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 16, 2021 19:30 UTC