Marlink, a provider of Smart Network Solutions, has partnered with yet another company, Soremar Group, a maritime company, with the aim of providing an improved safety and vessel management services to fishing vessel operators in North Africa.
The agreement sealed between these two companies enables Soremar’s Clients, which are firms operating fishing vessels in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Ocean, have access to Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) with the use of Iridium’s L-band communications.
Dounia Gnaou, the Managing director of Soremar Group, says, “Fishing operators in North Africa on safety compliance and the optimisation of potential catch, this means the ability to combine mandated safety services with digital tools is an obvious advantage.”
He further says, “Enhanced provision of VMS and GMDSS services enables Soremar customers to further explore and embrace digitalisation and value-added services that can improve profitability moving forward.”
The President of Maritime, Marlink, Ore Morten Olsen says, “The high number of alerts received via GMDSS every year is a testament to the value of this service to our customers operating in harsh environments.”
Also, the North African fishing vessels can install Iridium’s new Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) communications via this deal, which enables them to stay connected and complaint, while providing communications during an emergency.
Olsen said, “the ability to provide customized services is critical for a partner like Soremar whose clients demand safety and also require the utmost flexibility and agility in their connectivity plans in a very competitive market.”
He added, “Enhanced provision of VMS and GMDSS services enables Soremar customers to further explore and embrace digitalisation and value-added services that can improve profitability moving forward.”
Soremar and Marlink have partnered in creating a portal that can be utilized by shoreside teams to monitor fishing vessels at sea and send and receive vessel positions and fleet overview to adhere strictly to regulatory requirements.
Last year ending, Sormar has held state licenses, which is to provide security solutions for the Iridium satellite network through Marlink. This is presently available commercially, to Sorema’s extensive portfolio of fishing customers in Morocco and neighbouring countries.
Its vast knowledge and long history of excellence in North Africa position it as the natural choice for fishing industry clients, who want the widest choice of digital solutions.
With its about 30 years of experience in the fishing industry and unique brand, Soremar serves in innovative marine leisure and communication products.
Soremar is saddled with the responsibility of distributing and repairing navigation equipment and marine electronics.
For almost 30 years now, they have been the leaders in Morocco, which accounts for more than 80 of the Marine electronics market.
