Pole Star Global Sets New Benchmark for Maritime Connectivity with Iridium Certus® Integration

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to share that our partner Pole Star Global has fully integrated Iridium Certus® with their Podium™ platform – a unified maritime intelligence solution supporting a broad range of mission-critical capabilities. This powerful integration streamlines support for Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT), Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), commercial vessel tracking, and data connectivity – all within a single, versatile environment.

With Iridium Certus enabling resilient, global connectivity, Podium delivers uninterrupted situational awareness and actionable intelligence to support regulatory compliance, operational performance, risk mitigation, and emissions optimization — empowering maritime stakeholders to make smarter decisions, anywhere in the world. Utilizing Iridium’s global satellite network, Podium5 delivers data from ships, shore, engine and environments, generating immediate, powerful and profitable outcomes for the modern fleet.

“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, Managing Director of Shipping & Offshore, Polestar Global. “This is especially critical for operators in high-risk zones or bandwidth-challenged environments where traditional coverage falls short.”

With Iridium Certus, Pole Star’s tracking and alerting capabilities provide simple, cost-efficient, and unmatched global coverage to the maritime industry. By integrating multiple regulated services into one system, Pole Star and Iridium streamline compliance, enhance cybersecurity and physical safety, and help future-proof vessel operations. The service is especially valuable for fleets operating in high-risk, remote, or polar regions, where other satellite systems often fail to deliver dependable connectivity.

“Embedded into the fabric of global maritime trade, Pole Star Global plays an essential role in providing vessel tracking, monitoring, and safety solutions, especially through their Podium5 solution,” said Wouter Deknopper, Vice President and General Manager of Maritime, Iridium. “By integrating Iridium Certus, they are strengthening their maritime intelligence to further protect vessels, people, and investments.”

Powered primarily through the Lars Thrane LT-4200S terminal, Pole Star’s Iridium Certus integrated solution will also be available in terminals from Cobham, Intellian and Thales. 

■ Contact: Iridium Communications Inc. www.iridium.com