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This is disturbing as Inmarsat C, launched in 1991 to provide low-cost data communication and GMDSS services, counts an estimated 125,000 maritime terminals.

Operating on L-band via the Inmarsat fleet of four I-4 satellites, Inmarsat FleetBroadband terminals are equipped with the same GMDSS functionality as Inmarsat C.