More than 1.4 million people, organizations, and things rely on Iridium to provide critical communications all over the world. Iridium’s crosslinked mesh architecture creates a web of coverage encompassing 100% of the planet from Low Earth Orbit, providing low-latency, weather resilient services, unlike any other satellite provider. As Iridium developed its GMDSS service, it underwent a multi-year process that included strict reviews and testing protocols, multiple panels of experts, and examinations to obtain Recognition from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and a Letter of Compliance from IMO’s GMDSS regulator, the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO). Furthermore, IMSO conducts quarterly examinations of Iridium’s operations to ensure that they continue to be in compliance with the IMO requirements.