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Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company

CONNECTIVITY WITH CERTAINTY

Inmarsat Maritime is a Viasat company and continues to power the digitalisation, decarbonisation and crew welfare of the maritime industry.

Since its inception in 1979, Inmarsat Maritime has been committed to keeping you connected anywhere, anytime, so that disruptions are minimal.

Whether you're looking for L-band safety services or Ka-band high throughput satellite communications network for protecting lives at sea, we were the first satellite operator to meet the stringent requirements of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and continue to lead the way.

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Stormy Seas

SAFETY IS IN OUR DNA

At Inmarsat Maritime's service is proven and continues to be relied upon by the world's seafaring community, keeping 19 million seafarers at sea safe. We pride ourselves and investment by the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO) under stringent regulatory oversight that ensures the IMO because nothing is more important than protecting lives.

DIGITALISATION AT SEA

As the maritime industry gets increasingly digitalised, shipping companies need to know their connectivity partner can deliver the services they require and only now but also be there in the future to enable further digitalisation. Our proven satellite technologies to enable vessels to function as "floating offices and homes".

Viasat is investing heavily in the satellite network, capacity and technology to provide the maritime industry with the connectivity it needs today and to enable new operational applications, or for seafarers to keep in touch with loved ones.

That's why so many shipping companies trust our connectivity solutions – all delivered through our world-leading satellite network.

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CONNECTED WORLD

Viasat brings connectivity where it's needed most to unlock opportunity for the world. Discover how we are connecting people, businesses and governments on land, in the air, and at sea.