Intellian Launches two Iridium Certus GMDSS Systems
Satellite communication solution providers Intellian Technologies and Iridium Communications have launched Intellian’s new Iridium Certus® GMDSS Systems.
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an internationally mandated safety system established by the IMO. It is estimated that over 80,000 vessels worldwide are required to be GMDSS compliant.
Designed to fully leverage the power of Iridium Certus GMDSS, Intellian’s C200 and C700M GMDSS systems provide global coverage for vessels, even in polar regions.
The C200M GMDSS System, which has received the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) Wheelmark and UK Marine Equipment Regulations (MER) Red Ensign approval, will be closely followed by the C700 GMDSS System. The C700 GMDSS System will be the only GMDSS solution in the market designed to leverage the popular Iridium Certus 700 service, delivering Iridium® GMDSS, LRIT & SSAS plus dependable L-band connectivity for business data and voice services in a single terminal.
The C200M GMDSS System includes the antenna, a Below Deck Unit and the dedicated Safety Display Terminal (SDT). The intuitive interface design of the Safety Display Terminal is made for simple operation during distress situations, making critical safety features like one-touch Distress Alert, Safety Voice and Maritime Safety Information (MSI) simple and easy to use, ensuring an immediate connection to a Maritime Rescue Coordination Center.
Beyond crucial GMDSS and SOLAS capabilities, the C200M and C700 terminals provide dependable, non-GMDSS data and voice services, making them an ideal L-band companion to a vessel's existing Flat Panel or VSAT systems, says Intellian. This hybrid functionality provides redundancy and resilient communication ensuring constant connectivity.
With this launch Intellian expands its role to serve as a single, integrated source for all maritime communications.
In addition to the C200M and C700 GMDSS Systems, Intellian will introduce a C100M GMDSS System in the coming months, further expanding its portfolio of integrated solutions for Iridium Certus GMDSS. The company is also developing radios including MF/HF and VHF solutions to meet the full spectrum of GMDSS requirements.
