IsatPhone Pro helps rescue 82 from stranded vessel

摘要

Eighty-two people have been rescued from the sea near Java following a distress call using IsatPhone Pro. At 08:21 (UTC) on 9 August, Australia Maritime Safety Authority's (AMSA's) Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC Australia) was contacted by Australian Federal Police after they received a distress call via IsatPhone Pro from a vessel requesting assistance. RCC Australia successfully contacted the satellite telephone number and a person onboard reported the vessel's engine was not working and there were 82 people onboard. RCC Australia sent out a distress broadcast to the area to call for assistance.