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Inmarsat A is often used
in the maritime world for business and personal
calling by officers and crew on vessels ranging
from oil tankers to fishing trawlers. It is also
a cornerstone service for safety and distress communications.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has
certified Inmarsat A for possessing the functional
requirements for using Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System (GMDSS). Maritime terminals use
a parabolic dish antenna, which is mounted on a
stabilized pedestal, sealed in a fiberglass radome
and installed on the vessel's superstructure. Multi-channel
maritime units are also available. |
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