IRIDIUM: Iridium Introduces the GMDSS Academy

The Iridium® GMDSS Academy is a free educational curriculum providing an overview of Iridium’s Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) and Iridium Maritime Safety & Security services. Thousands of seafarers around the world can benefit from the Iridium GMDSS Academy curriculum.

The course also helps ensure that future maritime mariners are familiar with the Iridium GMDSS system – priming them for working aboard Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) class vessels. The GMDSS Academy curriculum consists of three training packs: The Iridium Network, IridiumGMDSS, and Iridium Maritime Security Services. Each module provides in-depth details whilehelping students remain up to date on the latest technology and changes to SOLAS GMDSS regulations.

The Iridium GMDSS Academy is free and available for download by visiting the Iridium GMDSS Academy webpage. Visitors will also find a number of educational videos and background information about Iridium GMDSS, including Iridium GMDSS related case studies, terminal unboxing and installation tutorials, and a list of FAQs. The Iridium GMDSS Academy curriculum will be continuously updated over time as new materials become available. Iridium GMDSS is an International Maritime Organization-approved GMDSS system operating globally, including polar regions. It provides a single terminal solution, incorporating distress alerting with voice calling, Maritime Safety Information (MSI), plus LRIT & SSAS. Iridium GMDSS allows vessels and their crews to have access to the services wherever their trade takes them.