INMARSAT C
Supporter of all maritime safety information
Inmarsat C is a proven two-way digital store-and-forward satellite communication servicet designed specifically for maritime safety, regulatory compliance and operational messaging. It enables secure ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship communications, supporting vessels of all sizes across the world’s oceans.
Features
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DEDICATED DISTRESS ALERTING
Automatic position reporting
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MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION
Reception of Enhanced Group Calls
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SOLAS & GMDSS COMPLIANCE
Fully compliant with maritime safety requirements
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MONITORING CAPABILITIES
Data reporting, polling and remote system monitoring
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TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION
Sending and receiving data (email, SMS, telex, chart and weather updates)
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GLOBAL COVERAGE
Across all Inmarsat’s 4 satellite ocean regions (excluding extreme polar regions)
Benefits
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IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ALERTING
- Dedicated distress button on each Inmarsat C terminal
- Instant alert to an authorised Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
- Automatic inclusion of vessel identification and position data
- Faster and more accurate emergency response
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CONTINUOUS MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION
- Automatic broadcasts of navigational warnings, meteorological alerts, and search and rescue information
- Issued by recognised shore authorities
- Support for voyage planning and situational awareness at sea
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COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
- Fully approved for use within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Meets SOLAS communication requirements
- Confidence in compliance with internationally recognised maritime safety standards
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MONITORING AND TRACKING CAPABILITIES
- Vessel tracking and monitoring functions
- Compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s Long-Range Identification and Tracking requirements
- Alignment with global safety, security and regulatory frameworks
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LONG RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING (LRIT)
- IMO-mandated system for worldwide vessel identification and tracking
- Use by authorised authorities for safety and security purposes
- Automatic transmission of periodic position and identification reports
- Operation via existing GMDSS equipment such as an Inmarsat C terminal
- Reporting to the LRIT Data Centre without operational intervention
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LRIT CONFORMANCE TESTING, OPTIONAL SERVICE
- Official compliance document confirming LRIT equipment meets SOLAS regulation V/19-1 requirements
- LRIT Conformance testing
- Arrangement of official Conformance Test Report Certificate issuance
- Through authorised testing providers
- Straightforward and timely regulatory compliance
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