IMSO AC 52

The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is an intergovernmental body created in 1976 by the IMO, a UN agency. It supports global maritime safety by overseeing satellite providers for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and serving as the Co‑ordinator for the Long‑Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system, both established under the SOLAS Convention.