Global maritime security enters a new era with the launch of Iridium Certus GMDSS

MCLEAN, Virginia., December 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today announced the launch of the Iridium Certus® GMDSSa generational advancement in maritime satellite communications security services. Iridium Certus GMDSS, the only truly global GMDSS service available, offers distress alert, safety voice and maritime safety information (MSI); includes additional regulated services such as Long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) And Ship Safety Alert System (SSAS)and provides the fastest weather-resistant broadband service available to conduct vessel operations when other systems are blocked or unavailable. This combination of capabilities creates an industry-leading cost-effectiveness and performance advantage, making Iridium Certus GMDSS the ideal critical connectivity service needed for any vessel’s hybrid network system. By adding Iridium GMDSS to the already powerful capabilities of Iridium Certus, mariners can now take advantage of the most robust maritime communications and security solution on the market.

Iridium Certus terminals now offer GMDSS, LRIT and SSAS capabilities via a single, versatile and reliable antenna, giving fleets the ability to reduce data costs and streamline the equipment of their installed gateway units. Currently, the Lars Thrane LT-4200S received its Marine Equipment Directive (MED) wheel branda critical certification step, and is available on the market, while other industry-leading equipment manufacturers, such as Cobham Satcom, IntellienAnd Thales are expected to introduce a combination of Iridium Certus 700 and 200 GMDSS solutions over the coming months.

As the only satellite-based GMDSS security solution available in all regions of the world’s oceans, Iridium Certus GMDSS also provides broadband and mid-band voice and data services, enabling mariners to scale their communications needs to their specific situation.

“We are extremely pleased to provide sailors with a ready-to-implement service that not only meets industry standards for required safety equipment, but also streamlines their overall onboard communications,” said Matt DeshCEO, Iridium. “As the maritime industry constantly faces new challenges and desires for new technological advancements, Iridium will continue to develop reliable and robust solutions for seafarers. With over 25 years of experience in providing maritime rescue, we are proud to have a solution such as Iridium Certus GMDSS to be at the forefront of this continued innovation. »

SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) class ships are required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to install GMDSS equipment on board. If a vessel encounters a distress situation, by simply pressing the red DETRESS button on an Iridium GMDSS terminal, a Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is automatically alerted of the vessel’s position, information and urgency. Within 30 seconds of receiving the distress call, the terminal automatically calls the RCC using Iridium Safety Voice, allowing the crew to give rapid and accurate information to the RCC about their situation. Combining GMDSS, LRIT and SSAS with complementary services for Ku and Ka broadband systems in a single terminal provides unprecedented security and cost savings for a ship’s hybrid communications system.

For more information about Iridium Certus GMDSS, visit:

https://www.iridium.com/services/certus-gmdss/

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium^® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. With its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium offers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2024, Iridium acquired Satelles, Inc. and announced the Iridium Satellite Time and Location service. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.United States, and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium partner products, services and solutions, visit www.iridium.com.

Disclosure of Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not purely historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has based these statements on its current expectations and information available to us. Currently. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements regarding the expected development by equipment manufacturers of products integrating the Iridium Certus GMDSS service. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “anticipates”, “may”, “may”, “believes”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “likely”, “will” “, “be” and other expressions that are predictions or indicate future events, trends or prospects. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Iridium’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. prospective. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties regarding the Company’s ability to maintain the health, capacity and content of its satellite constellation, as well as general industrial and economic conditions, as well as factors competitive, legal, governmental and technological. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include the factors listed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the current fiscal year. December 31, 2023filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 15, 2024and the company’s Form 10-Q for the completed quarter September 30, 2024filed with the SEC on October 17, 2024as well as other documents filed by Iridium with the SEC from time to time. There can be no assurance that Iridium’s expectations will be realized. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if Iridium’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Iridium’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Iridium undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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