Inmarsat, a privately owned company founded in 1979 and headquartered in the UK, provides global mobile satellite communications services. Employing approximately 1790 people as of 2023, the company generated over $1 billion in revenue that year. Inmarsat's primary offering is enterprise connectivity services, connecting various users worldwide through its satellite networks. It is currently a subsidiary of Viasat.
Inmarsat participated in the SEA-CARE working group, which held its third session in February. Members agreed to share datasets, including Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) data and crew welfare survey results, to improve understanding of maritime safety. The group aims to move beyond high-level data to identify root causes of casualties. The initiative, launched last year by Maritime London and Inmarsat Maritime, seeks to enhance global shipping safety standards. Separately, Viasat acquired Inmarsat, as part of a wider industry consolidation trend that also includes Eutelsat's acquisition of OneWeb and SES's planned acquisition of Intelsat, expected to complete this summer.
Inmarsat's customers primarily consist of airlines and Aviation companies. Examples of Inmarsat's customers include Ethiopian Airlines and Toei Reefer Line. Examples of Inmarsat's suppliers include Eutelsat and Barco.