About Inmarsat

Relied on for over 40 years, our world-leading satellite networks touch every aspect of life, all over the planet, to keep communities, companies, and countries connected when it matters most – even during the most turbulent times. We’re here to keep you safe. Inmarsat was set up in 1979 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a satellite communications network for protecting lives at sea and we are deeply proud of our safety heritage. We were the first satellite operator to meet the stringent requirements of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for global safety communications.