Intellian investing in Global Maritime Distress and Safety System radio systems

Intellian Technologies will open a new GMDSS Development Center in Busan, South Korea dedicated to expanding its portfolio of products. This will include new GMDSS radios which will encompass medium frequency, high frequency and very high frequency systems, as well as navigational telex (NAVTEX) solutions to distribute maritime safety information such as navigational warnings, weather forecasts, weather warnings, and search and rescue notices. The first products are expected to launch in 2025.

Partners

The news comes off the back of an announcement last year that Intellian would be developing its GMDSS Safety Display Terminals alongside long term partners Inmarsat and Iridium. 

The expansion into GMDSS radio solutions demonstrates a long-term commitment to enhanced maritime safety. 

‘The development of GMDSS systems represents an exciting new chapter for Intellian,’ remarked Eric Sung, Intellian Technologies’ CEO. ‘By integrating GMDSS systems into our product portfolio, we are providing our partners and maritime customers with the ability to meet all their communication needs through Intellian. 

‘The establishment of the GMDSS Development Center in Busan, supported by R&D teams in HQ and the L-band Center of Excellence in London, underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality GMDSS products that will set a new standard in maritime safety.’ 

The GMDSS, overseen by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization under the Safety Of Life At Sea convention, is a critical regulatory framework designed to protect the 1.9m seafarers worldwide. It mandates essential global maritime safety requirements, including radio and satellite communications for vessels over 300gt and passenger ships carrying more than 12 passengers on international voyages.