Iridium Wins Formal Authorization For GMDSS Service

US-based satellite communications company Iridium Communications has received a Letter of Compliance from Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) regulator, the International Mobile Satellite Organization, authorizing Iridium to provide GMDSS service. The award follows a four-year review process and makes Iridium the second GMDSS recognized mobile satellite system in the world next to Inmarsat.…