Iridium, Furuno partner on SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS services
IRDM•Availability timeline
Commercial availability for retrofits is expected in late 2026; newbuild availability is expected in 2027.
Expanded GMDSS equipment options
The deal expands Iridium GMDSS equipment options for newbuilds and retrofits, targeting global coverage including polar routes.
Partnership to launch SOLION-100 terminal
Iridium teamed with Furuno to launch Furuno’s SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS maritime safety communications.
The terminal uses Iridium Certus 100, combining GMDSS with ship security alerting and long-range tracking in one unit.
