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Satellite services need the help of geo-stationary satellites for transmitting and receiving signals, where the range of shore stations cannot reach. These marine communication services are provided by INMARSAT (a commercial company) and COSPAS – SARSAT (a multi-national government funded agency).
Important satellite relied systems are GMDSS , Ship Security Alerts System (SSAS), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Search and Rescue Locating Equipment, Internet facility, AIS, satellite navigation systems, ECDIS, Maritime security and surveillance etc.
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