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11 Sep 2025

Inmarsat Maritime Report Reveals Distress Calls at Sea Remain High

The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high, underlining the vital role of human factors in safe shipping.According to the report, the number of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) distress calls registered on the Inmarsat Maritime network increased from 788 in 2023 to 801 in 2024, broadly in line with the 2018-2023 annual average of around 800 calls.The report points to a turbulent year for international shipping…

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Inmarsat Maritime Report Reveals Distress Calls at Sea Remain High

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