Iridium disrupts Inmarsat’s GMDSS Monopoly

WASHINGTON — The UN certified Iridium Communications to provide Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) services, ending Inmarsat’s monopoly on the internationally required service for ships, Iridium said May 21. The certification, granted by the UN’s International Maritime Organization, marks…

Satellite TV Packages – Europe & Africa

Below is a list of Satellite TV packages which can be received in Europe.  Most, if not all of them will require to purchase a subscription which might only be available in their respective country.  For more informatoin on where…

Sat-Speak

If you want to become familiar with Sat-speak, then then list of short acronyms can help you on your way to become Sat-fluent. ABS automatic beam switching. Also used in conjunction with openAMIP which is the standard protocol used to communicate…

Do you have a Happy Crew?

Crew retention is a major issue facing the highly competitive shipping industry. Companies need to ensure key perks in an attempt to retain experienced and loyal staff. The impact of a happy crew on retention addresses the following issues: Half…