[SatNews] Tesacom has announced that Iridium Communications Inc. has certified its new VKI maritime satellite communication system for operation on the Iridium network.

The new Tesacom VKI product provides integrated voice, data, email and vessel tracking solutions for the maritime sector, including commercial, military, fishing and recreational vessels. The satellite terminal is very easy to install and provides high-quality voice, short text messaging, email and internet access, as well as monitoring tracking and alert reporting. It can be used indoors for connection to remote staff members, and allows for a reliable communications tool in the case of an emergency or disaster.