The BMA is elected to the Advisory Committee of the IMSO Category BMA News Date Posted 18 January 2021 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The BMA is delighted to be elected once again to the Advisory Committee of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO). The IMSO is the inter-governmental organisation whose primary purpose is the oversight of certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided by mobile satellite communications systems. It oversees the performance of all components and the availability of those systems that are recognised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for their use in Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) and other safety protocols. Mobile satellite communications systems are vital to the safety of shipping and The BMA is proud that it continues to play a proactive role in the monitoring of developments in this sector.
