India has recognised Iridium Satellite LLC as a provider of essential services for the GMDSS
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a new order, DGS Order No. 09 of 2023, reiterating the ban on using Thuraya, and other similar satellites in Indian waters. The original ban was imposed through DGS Order No. 02 of 2012 on 17 May 2012. Under GMDSS, the usage of Iridium Mobile Satellite communication…