IMSO

The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1976 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations specialized agency. IMSO contributes to the safety and security of seafarers and passengers around the world by providing oversight of the satellite providers of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and as the Co-ordinator for the Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) system, both established by IMO under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).