The maritime industry has consistently evolved to meet the complex challenges of safety and communication through technological innovation. SafetyNET II, developed by Inmarsat, represents a significant enhancement in the transmission of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) and Search and Rescue (SAR) communications. This system builds on the foundation of its predecessor, employing advanced satellite technology and […]

Every vessel during at sea has to be capable of performing the nine radio-communication functions of the GMDSS, viz: – Transmission of ship-to-shore distress alerts by at least two separate and independent means, each using a different radio-communication service. – Reception of shore-to-ship distress alerts. – Transmission and reception of ship-to-ship distress alerts. – Transmission […]