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OnStar for your Boat. This group of monitoring devices are aimed at system monitoring, fire and theft.
Sensormetrics Inc, specialist in precision environmental monitoring, developed a solution to guard against fire and theft onboard. The BoatNanny also monitors high water level, AC/DC power, cabin high/low temperatures. You can even listen in to hear what's happening in the cabin, all through the phone. When an alarm is activated the system will text message a mobile phone or send e mail. BoatNanny has a built in GSM phone and utilizes the pre installed SIM card from T mobile. Installation can be as little as 30 minutes. The compact base unit plugs into any AC outlet or DC (cigarette) power, and is programmed by sending a text message to the unit. The BoatNanny has rechargeable batteries, and because of it's intelligent power management software, it consumes little power (typical 50mA), allowing its use on small vessels on moorings or at slips with no AC power.
The
standard package come with the base unit plus one remote unit like the
Remote sensor with float switch. Each unit has its own sensor. A list of
sensors include, temperature, motion, AC/DC power, ON/OFF switch (you can
turn on deck lights), and siren. Base package $1.295.
SeaKey®, is a satellite-based system that monitors and communicates vital information from your boat to a live SeaKey® 24/7 Response Center, as well as to your personal SeaKey® Owner’s website. Sort of OnStar for the boating world. You can test-drive the website and take a system tour. SeaKey® monitors for such trip-altering problems as high water and low battery voltage, and keeping track of your boat’s position (GeoFence), so you can relax.
The screen shows your boat and data.
Boat security can save you money on insurance. The system monitors, theft, bilge, medical, mechanical services. An integral GPS pinpoints boats location, 24/7via global satellite approx $30/month. There is a text message concierge or SOS service. Unit costs $2,000 includes antenna and receiver.
your boat page
C-Pod got a special mention at the DAME awards in '06. Boats can be tracked globally and alarms monitored using data which is transmitted wirelessly to C-Pods central server. Owners can monitor on the C-Pod site (you can log into the site) the real time data. Location can be plotted, (say you are having the boat delivered) to track progress, power levels and alarm status reviewed. One of C-Pods press releases describe how an owner of a brand new yacht had the C-Pod installed and was able to tell the builder that his boat was not where the builder had told him, It was at the dock still. £685 or $1,300.
Imagine personalized, reliable and individually voice labeled wireless zones monitoring intrusion, high water, smoke, AC power loss, low battery voltage and more - 24/7. Should any of the wireless sensors be triggered it will call you and play a personalized pre-recorded voice message of the event. The Artion GSM Cellular communication device allows the Marine Magellan to call you and inform you of an alarm. The Artion also allows you to call the Marine Magellan, arm/disarm. In addition, the Artion, in conjunction with other wireless outputs, allows you to turn on/off lights and accessories. All in one wireless security & monitoring system. System includes, high water sensor, door contacts, smoke detectors, motion detectors, low voltage detectors. Optional GPS nav-tracker now available.
Seatrack is useful for a Charter Company. The Operators can check not only the location of their fleet, they can also check systems like engine temperature oil pressure etc.
A boat owner, commercial operator or charter fleet manager, can track the vessel’s position and monitor the status of on-board systems, remotely through an Internet connection. In addition, from on-board the vessel, the operator can open, modify and close Float Plans, report Problems, Weather, Accidents, Emergencies and even send text messages by means of a small, hand-held device using SeaTrac’s Palm OS based software. Seatrac
starts at $1,995 plus installation. This is in the 6 hr region with the
sensors. Basic service is $29.99/month. You can add 24hr monitoring by
security staff of you don't or cannot yourself. Seatrac is not offered as Factory
options and is aftermarket.
These systems track your boat only (no alarms or sensors)
For the racing sailor
Kattack put several units on boats at Miami race week. Classes included Farr 40, Melges 32, IRC and Mumm 30. You can see the races online. The advantage to the racer is to retrace his race in debriefing. Kattack uses GPS tracking.
Follow BBR J105 race with Itracks tracking device installed on each yacht. Watch each race replayed at your convenience. Imagine that with this type of tracking device we will see them come into evidence at the protest hearing!
Following 9/11 every vessel of 500 GRT on international voyages must have a Ship Security Alert System. Use the same technology to track, Monitor your charter fleet or race boat.
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With a SeaKey unit on your boat, you are now in contact with an operator 24/7. Developed by Volvo SeaKey is now its own separate entity.
SeaKey is offered as a factory option.
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