The regulatory framework for maritime safety is tightening. Under IMO SOLAS Chapter IV, every vessel must maintain an always-available GMDSS communication link—capable of sending distress alerts, receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI), and supporting continuous safety operations, no matter the trade route.
At the same time, global fleet movements are changing. Operators are entering higher-latitude corridors, polar regions, and remote operational zones where single-network dependencies create real risk. Traditional SAT C coverage is not always enough, and vessel IT teams must now design redundant safety architectures that guarantee connectivity beyond a single provider’s footprint.
This operational and regulatory pressure is exactly why MarPoint is expanding its offering to include Inmarsat C, C-Email, and Iridium GMDSS services—delivered through a trusted, certified reseller partnership.
A compliant GMDSS terminal is not optional. But in today’s environment, compliance alone isn’t enough—fleets need redundancy, route-based flexibility, and global reach across all safety systems.
MarPoint’s expanded portfolio supports:
mixed trading routes (Arctic + global)
dual-vendor GMDSS strategies
SAT C lifecycle replacements
fleet-wide standardization and activation support
With MarPoint, IT managers can simplify procurement while ensuring vessels remain continuously compliant and fully reachable for distress and safety communications.
Inmarsat C remains one of the most trusted and widely deployed GMDSS systems in commercial shipping.
What it delivers to your fleet:
Fully SOLAS-compliant two-way distress and safety messaging
Enhanced Group Calls (weather, navigational warnings, MSI broadcasts)
Stable global coverage across all conventional trade routes
C-Email for cost-efficient, reliable digital messaging
Smooth integration with any compatible SAT C terminal
For operators running predictable global routes, Inmarsat C remains a robust, mature, and dependable foundation for safety communications.
Iridium GMDSS is the first SOLAS-approved service to offer true global coverage, including polar waters—critical for fleets navigating northern passages or high-latitude operations.
Key advantages:
Complete 100% global footprint (Arctic & Antarctic included)
Single terminal supporting voice, distress alerting, and MSI
SOLAS Chapter IV compliant
Additional safety layer beyond Inmarsat’s non-polar coverage
For fleets facing diversified global operations, Iridium builds a powerful redundancy layer that removes geographical blind spots.
Adding GMDSS to our portfolio allows MarPoint to support the full satcom and safety ecosystem onboard—routers, WANs, cybersecurity, and mandatory safety channels—through one unified point of contact.
With MarPoint you get:
Full GMDSS portfolio: Inmarsat C, C-Email, Iridium GMDSS
Redundant safety architecture tailored to real trade routes
Activation & setup through our certified reseller partner
Simplified management of distress, MSI, and operational messaging
Technical guidance on integrating GMDSS with existing terminals
Whether the fleet has 5, 25, or 150 vessels, MarPoint ensures your GMDSS environment stays compliant, operational, and continuously supported.
If you are upgrading SAT C terminals, adding redundant safety coverage, changing trade patterns, or standardizing across the fleet, MarPoint can activate the right GMDSS service for your operational needs.
Your vessel stays compliant, connected, and safe—anywhere in the world.
Our team will help you select, activate, and deploy the right GMDSS service based on your vessel’s trade routes and safety requirements.
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