Maritime MSS Communications

Inmarsat FleetBroadband provides cost-effective broadband data up to 432 Kbps and voice simultaneously through a compact antenna on a global level.

Based on the BGAN network using 3G standards, FleetBroadband provides you with a seamless broadband connection utilizing Inmarsat’s I-4 satellite constellation.

With FleetBroadband you can access email, surf the web and run operational systems remotely, while our solutions enhance the service with cost-effective tools for your daily communication and administration needs.

• Enjoy faster & more cost-effective data: You can access email, surf the web and run operational systems remotely at the same time as making phone calls.
• Standard IP: up to 432 Kbps over a shared channel, for email, Internet & intranet access and remote maintenance
• Streaming IP: guaranteed on-demand data rates of up to 256 Kbps for live video/audio applications and 8 kbps and 16 kbps for voice over IP (VoIP) applications
• Voice: up to 9 simultaneous voice lines for bridge and crew communication
• ISDN: supports ISDN at 64 Kbps for legacy applications
• SMS: send and receive 160-character text messages
• Coverage: available globally, except in polar regions

Used for distress and safety communications as well as fleet tracking, Inmarsat C and Mini C enable you to send & receive data messages of up to 32 Kilobytes.

Marlink is today responsible for almost half of the global traffic on Inmarsat C, which forms the basis of vital maritime safety and vessel tracking and positioning systems. Since 2006, Marlink’s Inmarsat C traffic has grown to be 12 times larger. This significant and continual growth is driven by our long-term knowledge, experience and solid partnerships on Inmarsat C, as well as the critical and continuous development of infrastructure to provide the highest Quality of Service (QoS), benefiting the safety of seafarers.

• Complete reliability: reliable access to vital information, such as position reporting, data monitoring, messaging, and distress calling
• Safe at sea: compliant with Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)
• Convenient billing: volume-based invoicing
• Compact: light, compact equipment
• Single unit: transceiver and antenna in a single unit (Mini C: Sailor terminal only)

For the first time, an alternative GMDSS service is available, bringing competition and truly global coverage to mariners sailing any of the world’s oceans.

All Iridium Connected® GMDSS terminals will come standard with functionality for all three satellite GMDSS services: Distress Alert, Safety Voice, and Maritime Safety Information (MSI).

Unlike existing competitive options, Iridium Connected GMDSS terminals will initiate both Distress Alert and Safety Voice simply and quickly with the press of just one button.

The unveiled Iridium GMDSS terminal is a single, small-form-factor maritime terminal with Voice, SMS, LRIT, SAAS and Circuit Switched data for versatile communication like calls, reporting, data monitoring and messaging.

Key Benefits

Safe at sea: compliant with Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)

• Truly global coverage: even in adverse weather around the entire globe, including over the Arctic and Antarctic waters in Sea Area A4
• Price competitive: with no monthly fee for safety service
• Simplicity: no accounting authority, no printer required, directly call or message RCCs, direct dial for medical assistance or advice
• Versatile: as well as its safety functions, use the service for voice calling, to send emails and for tracking
• Enhanced Security: integrated silent alarm feature (SSAS)to protect against piracy or terrorism incidents, which, when activated sends out an alert to designated parties on-shore
• Real-time identification & tracking: available with the Lars Thrane LT-3100S terminal, Long Range Identification Tracking (LRIT) automatically transmits the vessel’s position (at least) every 6 hours and on-demand
• Package with Marlink’s digital solutions to get the most out of your investment, including SkyFile Mail for optimised & secure email & SMS over satcom, cost control solutions, and secure redundant connectivity options
• Benefit from Marlink’s extensive experience as the largest Inmarsat C traffic generator, making us world leaders in GMDSS provision