MCLEAN, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium
Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) a leading provider of
global voice and data satellite communications, today announced
Cosco Shipping (CSSC), the world's largest fleet of commercial
vessels with 1,417 ships, has begun installation of
Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS) terminals. The recent installation of the Lars
Thrane LT-3100S terminal on the Cosco Tengfei is a testament to
CSSC always prioritizing the safety of its crew, ships, and
cargo.
Maritime transportation plays a pivotal role in the global
economy, and shipping companies require confidence in their
distress and safety communications, irrespective of their vessel's
location. The Cosco Tengfei is a modern Pure Car and Truck Carrier
(PCTC) vessel capable of transporting up to 5,000 vehicles. The
vessel operates globally, facilitating the transportation of
vehicles from Chinese manufacturers to destinations around the
world.
Iridium GMDSS now provides unmatched support for Cosco Tengfei's
mission with its truly global coverage, distress alert, safety
voice, maritime safety information, and cost-effective
implementation and operation. These capabilities along with
Long-Range Identification Tracking (LRIT) and Ship Security Alert
System (SSAS) support built into the LT-3100S, extend to polar
waters where CSSC's incumbent GMDSS coverage fell short.
Mr. Xiaofeng Guo, Director of
Telecom and Navigation Department at CSSC, expressed optimism about
the deployment of Iridium GMDSS on the Cosco Tengfei, "I am glad to
witness the moment of the first Iridium GMDSS system deployment on
a CSSC vessel, the 'COSCO TENGFEI.' Iridium GMDSS will greatly
enhance her safety service capabilities while sailing on the ocean.
It also serves as a good demonstration that the CSSC Fleet can
operate in the Arctic Ocean region. We expect to deploy more
Iridium GMDSS systems on those Arctic-route vessels during
2024."
Wouter Deknopper, Vice President and General Manager of Maritime
at Iridium, commented, "This is a major validation of the Iridium
GMDSS service. Cosco Shipping is the world's largest shipping
fleet, and CSSC understands the value proposition that Iridium
GMDSS delivers." Deknopper continued, "As CSSC's operations expand
into polar and other remote regions, Iridium GMDSS ensures that
their vessels have the most modern GMDSS service available. Since
its launch, we have experienced a massive increase in vessels
installing Iridium GMDSS, including merchant ships,
military/government, super-yachts, and even small leisure craft.
The feedback is universal from the maritime industry, that Iridium
GMDSS is the evolution of maritime safety services."
Cosco Shipping's commitment to safety, supported by the
deployment of Iridium GMDSS on the Cosco Tengfei, underscores their
dedication to ensuring the well-being of their crew, vessels, and
cargo in an ever-changing and challenging maritime environment.
To learn more about Iridium, visit: www.iridium.com
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. Together with its ecosystem of partner
companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of
reliable solutions for markets that require truly global
communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational
upgrade of its satellite network and launched its specialty
broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium
Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock
trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol
IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and
partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.
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