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Certification for communications at sea
Radio Operator certification Certification of operators is a flag state matter, but different categories of operator are recognised and the...
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Ship satellite communications overview and history
Satellite communications Few ship operators or their crews are concerned with the high science and engineering of the satellites themselves,...
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What is AIS, VDES, SSAS and LRIT?
AIS The Automatic Identification System (AIS) was initially developed purely as a response to the issue of collision avoidance and...
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GMDSS on ships
Overview of GMDSS Regardless of whether or not a ship makes use of modern communications infrastructure and equipment for commercial...
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Marine communications equipment
VHF Radio A vast array of communications equipment is carried on modern ships. Leaving aside personal devices such as mobile...
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Communications for ship crew
Crew communications and welfare The surge in satellite communication equipment sales that resulted from the introduction of GMDSS was enough...
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Ship cyber security
When communications were only about voice transmissions and Morse code sound signals, the only danger to a ship’s operation and...
Read moreLATEST NEWS ON MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS
Inmarsat notches up 10,000 Fleet Xpress installations and launches Fleet Data Academy
Inmarsat has completed its 10,000th Fleet Xpress ship installation. Simultaneously the company has launched a new ‘Fleet Data Academy’ with...
Read moreFrontM adds new app to Inmarsat Fleet Connect
FrontM and Inmarsat have signed an agreement for FrontM to join the fast-growing group of certified application providers to offer...
Read moreMarlink plans expansion with acquisition of ITC Global
Communications service provider Marlink Group, backed by Apax Partners (France), has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of ITC...
Read moreYxney’s Maress data app added to Inmarsat Fleet Data service
Norwegian-based Yxney Maritime and Inmarsat have signed an agreement for Yxney Maritime to join the fast-growing group of certified application...
Read moreKVH supports seafarers with complimentary seasonal offering
With the holidays drawing near, satellite communications service provider KVH has recognised the crucial role seafarers play year-round and is...
Read moreIridium launches GMDSS service
Iridium Communications has announced a historic achievement with the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)...
Read moreKVH in tie up with TMS Maritime Solutions to provide IoT support service
KVH Industries has announced that TMS Maritime Solutions, a marine services specialist that provides Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and...
Read moreIntellian begins production of communications equipment for OneWeb
Intellian has announced that it will be starting production of a wide range of dedicated user terminals for the global...
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