Pole Star Global becomes first maritime intelligence provider to support Iridium Certus® with LRIT, SSAS, and Vessel Tracking

Pole Star Global proudly announces full compatibility and operational support for Iridium Certus®, marking a new era of robust, global maritime connectivity. As the first maritime intelligence provider to integrate Iridium Certus services via the Lars Thrane LT-4200S terminal and future terminals, Polestar Global enables streamlined support for Long-Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT), Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), and Vessel Tracking through a single, versatile platform.

This milestone further reinforces Pole Star’s mission to enhance maritime safety, efficiency, compliance, and transparency with the most reliable and future-ready communication technologies available today.

“By integrating Iridium Certus into our global tracking and compliance framework, we’re delivering unprecedented flexibility and resilience to our customers operating in every ocean,” said Ross Martin (pictured), Managing Director - Shipping & Offshore, Pole Star Global. “This is especially critical for operators in high-risk zones or bandwidth-challenged environments where traditional satellite coverage falls short.”

“Pole Star Global continues to drive innovation and provide their customers with cutting-edge solutions that enhance operations at sea,” says Wouter Deknopper, Vice President and General Manager of Maritime, Iridium. “With Iridium Certus integrated into Pole Star’s leading global tracking and compliance framework, the modern mariner can now benefit from a single solution that provides a suite of essential, reliable and truly global connectivity services.”