The new GMDSS terminals, featuring a maritime safety information interface and a distress chat function, will become the standard Inmarsat maritime product for fleet safety services.
Intellian Technologies, Inc. and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development of a next-generation GMDSS safety terminal designed for operation over Inmarsats ELERA L-band network.
The new safety terminals will become the standard Inmarsat Maritime product for the next-generation fleet safety service. They will fulfill the requirements and performance standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as part of a range of maritime SOLAS approved shipborne equipment, including Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system and Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
Intellians GMDSS terminal aims to significantly enhance the safety of the global seafaring industry by providing several digital services that improve both preventative and reactive communications. In addition to offering reliable access to Fleet Safety services, which includes an innovative Maritime Safety Information interface, the terminal 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, ensuring swift and coordinated response efforts. It also notifies nearby vessels, creating a network of support during critical situations.
Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian Technologies Inc., said: Were particularly proud of the development of this new GMDSS terminal and to have been entrusted by Inmarsat to develop this major innovation to their maritime safety portfolio. Its a testament to our great partnership with Inmarsat, developing solutions that are innovative and reliable for customers all over the world. 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 Organizations policies. For our customers from shipyards to those going through a system upgrade, theyll be able to have a complete Intellian solution on board.
Peter Broadhurst, Senior Vice President Safety & Regulatory at Inmarsat Maritime, said: Intellian has been a trusted partner of Inmarsat in advancing maritime communications, and we are excited to collaborate with them on the new Inmarsat Fleet Safety GMDSS terminal. This development represents a significant milestone in enhancing the safety of seafarers & passengers worldwide, and it underscores Inmarsats commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions for the maritime industry and protecting lives at sea.
