FacebookTwitterEmailLinkedin In the intricate world of maritime operations, safety is paramount. It’s a commitment woven into every journey, from critical cargo transports to the leisure of cruise liners, argues Jon Harrison, Vice President of Channel & Strategic Partnerships, Intellian. The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), fully implemented by the IMO in 1999, has long been a cornerstone of maritime safety. However, with the rapid evolution of technology, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has actively moved to modernize these vital regulations, embracing digital solutions. Effective January 1, 2024, updated GMDSS requirements are now in force, creating a clear demand for advanced, compliant equipment. RelatedNews Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic What do you do when your ship and crew end up in a conflict zone with no reliable position? var jnews_module_21346001_0_6a0240bce7280 = {"header_icon":"","first_title":"Related","second_title":"News","url":"","header_type":"heading_8","header_background":"","header_secondary_background":"","header_text_color":"","header_line_color":"","header_accent_color":"","header_filter_category":"","header_filter_author":"","header_filter_tag":"","header_filter_cpt_post_tag":"","header_filter_cpt_tribe_events_cat":"","header_filter_cpt_web_story_category":"","header_filter_cpt_web_story_tag":"","header_filter_text":"All","sticky_post":false,"sticky_post_filter":false,"post_type":"post","content_type":"all","sponsor":false,"number_post":"2","post_offset":0,"unique_content":"unique1","include_post":"","included_only":false,"exclude_post":"21346001","include_category":"","exclude_category":"","include_author":"","include_tag":"3060,580,1647,2617","exclude_tag":"","exclude_visited_post":false,"post_tag":"","tribe_events_cat":"","web_story_category":"","web_story_tag":"","sort_by":"latest","show_date":"","date_format":"default","date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","paginati