AMBREY – IRIDIUM ENHANCING MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS
Southampton, United Kingdom – 3rd June 2025
“Ambrey and Iridium Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Maritime Critical Communications.”
Ambrey, a global leader in maritime risk management and security intelligence, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications and innovator in Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) connectivity for SOLAS class vessels. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the maritime industry’s critical communications ecosystem, empowering crews, vessels and operators with seamless, real-time safety and security intelligence – anywhere in the world.
“Always On” – by integrating Ambrey’s risk management solutions with Iridium’s resilient Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, the partnership delivers robust incident response and compliance management capabilities, even in the most remote and challenging environments. Ambrey’s solutions are provided to 14,000+ vessels globally and can now rely on Iridium’s L-band satellite technology to ensure reliable, weather-resilient critical connectivity. This now enables Ambrey’s intelligence, alerting and response services to reach vessels and personnel beyond the limits of terrestrial infrastructure and other satellite networks.
Iridium’s Global Connectivity Enhances Ambrey’s Maritime Security Solutions by Supporting:
- Real-time delivery by Ambrey of safety and security intelligence, supporting rapid incident response and operational assurance.
- Uninterrupted communications for vessels operating in high-risk or connectivity-challenged regions, enhancing crew safety and asset protection.
- Seamless management for Ambrey related compliance, ensuring that regulatory requirements are met regardless of location.
Joshua Hutchinson, Ambrey’s Managing Director of Risk Analytics and Loss Prevention said; “The announcement of this exciting new partnership with Iridium marks a major milestone in enhancing maritime communications. By combining Iridium’s advanced satellite technology with Ambrey’s operational expertise, we aim to deliver more resilient and dependable communication solutions—particularly for vessels operating in remote or high-risk areas. This partnership reinforces our ongoing commitment to raising industry standards and improving outcomes for both seafarers and the shipping community.”
With a global support network, a 24/7 Global Operations Centre, and the largest team of maritime security professionals in the industry, Ambrey stands as a trusted leader in maritime operations. Its partnership with Iridium, leveraging worldwide satellite coverage, strengthens this position by providing dependable, “always-on” connectivity. Together, Ambrey and Iridium deliver the critical, reliable connectivity and support services required to safeguard both seafarers and maritime assets, offering clients around the world peace of mind.
AMBREY – For Every Seafarer, Every Vessel, Everywhere.