Iridium Communications Inc. is a satellite communications company. Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced today the launch of Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy).. With its curriculum dedicated to GMDSS and related safety services, the GMDSS Academy is dedicated to ensuring maritime students receive the necessary Iridium GMDSS safety instruction for working aboard vessels of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) class to ensure they can work safely at sea. As a free service provided by Iridium Service Providers (SPs), The GMDSS Academy curriculum is taught by Iridium Service Providers (SPs) and can benefit any seafarer, installer or partner seeking a safer environment while at sea.. There are thousands of maritime colleges around the world that can benefit from the GMDSS Academy curricula, which can be easily integrated into existing courses at these colleges
There are thousands of maritime colleges around the world that can benefit from the GMDSS Academy curricula, which can be easily integrated into existing courses at these colleges
It is a ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship automated system that is provided as a Public Service by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as part of the SOLAS convention, and provides support and life-saving help to distressed mariners at sea as part of the SOLAS convention.. It is anticipated that Iridium GMDSS will become the world's first and only truly global, real-time maritime emergency service in 2020. As a result of the weather-resilient L-band spectrum, Iridium GMDSS provides users with the ability to make emergency telephone calls, send distress alerts via the distress button, and send Maritime Safety Information (MSI) such as dangerous debris locations, navigational warnings, and other anomalies via the Iridium SafetyCast® system.
As a result of the weather-resilient L-band spectrum, Iridium GMDSS provides users with the ability to make emergency telephone calls, send distress alerts via the distress button, and send Maritime Safety Information (MSI) such as dangerous debris locations, navigational warnings, and other anomalies via the Iridium SafetyCast® system.
It is a public service provided by Iridium GMDSS that is an automated ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship service that provides support and lifesaving help to distressed mariners at sea through the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) SOLAS convention.. Iridium GMDSS is the first and only truly global, real-time maritime emergency service in the world that was launched in 2020.. In addition to being weather-resistant, Iridium GMDSS provides users with the ability to make emergency phone calls, send distress alerts (SOS buttons), as well as transmit Maritime Safety Information (MSI) like the location of dangerous debris, navigational warnings, and other anomalies via Iridium SafetyCast® that is weather-resilient.
In addition to being weather-resistant, Iridium GMDSS provides users with the ability to make emergency phone calls, send distress alerts (SOS buttons), as well as transmit Maritime Safety Information (MSI) like the location of dangerous debris, navigational warnings, and other anomalies via Iridium SafetyCast® that is weather-resilient.
It consists of three training packs: The Iridium Network, the Iridium GMDSS, and the Iridium Maritime Security Services. Each of these training packs provides in-depth detail while keeping the students up-to-date with the latest technology and changes to SOLAS GMDSS regulations.
According to Wouter Deknopper, Vice President and General Manager of Iridium's Maritime Line of Business, "The GMDSS Academy plays a critical role in improving safety at sea by providing critical GMDSS updates and communicating Iridium's processes and procedures.".. Providing mariners with comprehensive educational curricula gives us the opportunity to distribute life-saving information and address common questions before they embark on their voyage. It is possible for any maritime school, association, or government agency to contact us if they wish to become trained as expert instructors in order to serve their constituents
It is possible for any maritime school, association, or government agency to contact us if they wish to become trained as expert instructors in order to serve their constituents
The Iridium GMDSS Academy training packs are available to anyone online free of charge and can be accessed by visiting the Iridium GMDSS Academy website.. You can also find a number of educational videos and background information about Iridium GMDSS on the site, which includes case studies related to Iridium GMDSS, terminal unboxing and installation tutorials, as well as a list of frequently asked questions.  It is expected that the Iridium GMDSS Academy curricula will be continuously updated over time with participating organizations being notified as new materials become available
 It is expected that the Iridium GMDSS Academy curricula will be continuously updated over time with participating organizations being notified as new materials become available
In order to learn more about Iridium, please visit the following website: www.iridium.com
Iridium Communications Inc. is a satellite communication company.
There is no other mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe, such as Iridium®. With Iridium, you can connect people, organizations, and assets anywhere in the world, in real time, to and from any location. With its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium provides an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions to meet the demands of markets that require a truly global communication network. It was announced that the company has completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its specialty broadband service, Iridium CertusTM, in 2019. The Iridium Communications Company, Inc.. The company's headquarters are located in McLean, Virginia.The United States,.IRDM's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM, and is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.. Visit the Iridium website for more information about the products, services, and partner solutions that Iridium offers.Indium nitride.Visit http://www.com/
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