Inmarsat is the world leader in global mobile satellite communications. Founded in 1979 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a satellite communications network for protecting lives at sea, Inmarsat was the first satellite operator to meet the stringent requirements of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for global safety communications. Inmarsat serves aviation, maritime, government and enterprise markets with customers ranging from airlines, shipping fleet operators, military, aid agencies, mining, logistics to agri-tech.