Mackay Communications System / Package
GMDSS Systems
Inmarsat and Iridium GMDSS systems plus worldwide coordination of the required annual GMDSS tests and inspections.
Description
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) uses radio and satellite systems to alert shore-based centres to emergencies at sea; SOLAS requires it for vessels over 300 GT. In 2018, IMO resolution MSC.451(99) recognised Iridium as a GMDSS satellite service provider alongside Inmarsat.
Key features
- Iridium Certus GMDSS: Intellian C200M and C700, Cobham SAILOR 7200
- Lars Thrane LT-3100S terminal with voice, data and tracking, plus SSAS and LRIT options
- Sat-C GMDSS consoles: Cobham SAILOR 6000, Furuno RC1815/RC1825
- Mackay World Service coordinates annual GMDSS tests and inspections worldwide and offers shore-based maintenance contracts
Applications
SOLAS vessels over 300 GT requiring GMDSS equipment, surveys and maintenance.
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