Pole Star‘s new vessel tracking system enables tug and barge operators, support vessel and inshore fleet operators to monitor their fleet and the safe passage of their vessels through adverse weather conditions and high security areas.

The Marine Asset Tracker (MAT) comprises an Inmarsat D+ satellite transceiver linked with a web-based service, providing a highly effective way of tracking both powered and unpowered marine assets.

There are two hardware options, supporting different operational requirements:

For powered vessels: MAT1 satellite transceiver for assets with 24 DC power supply.

For unpowered vessels: MAT2 satellite transceiver with internal battery pack (lasting 7 days before recharge), battery chargers, additional power packs and solar panels to extend voyage time.

MAT: Zoomed in map showing geo-zone

Key features include:

• Variable position reporting frequency set by user (from once a day to every 10 minutes)
• Poll a vessel to receive immediate position report
• View entire fleet on world map and Fleet list C-Map charts with zoom and pan
• Weather forecasting and storm, hurricane, cyclone information
• Programmable geo-zoning capability raises alert when vessel leaves safe area
• Geo-zones define sensitive areas
• Flexible “pay as you go” credits system

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We utilise the easily installed, compact Purplefinder DSAS-L advanced satellite transceiver terminal with integrated GPS receiver and programmable processor. The service provides coverage throughout the world, utilising the Inmarsat system of geostationary satellites and the proven and dependable Inmarsat D+ protocol, ensuring maximum quality of service and rapid message delivery.

The Purplefinder terminal continuously monitors your yacht, automatically transmitting its precise location, allowing it to be tracked via the dedicated Purplefinder website and/or forwarded to nominated SMS or Email addresses. The precise Location and Tracking of the vessel can be viewed online, using any desktop or laptop computer connected to the Internet and your secure password login. The Purplefinder web interface, allows interrogation of the satellite terminal for a current position report or remote change of the terminal tracking frequency. In addition, the user-friendly web interface allows you to setup nominated contact names, mobile phone numbers and Email addresses for automatic SMS and Email notifications.

It is possible to configure the service to automatically alert owners (via SMS or Email) of any unauthorized movement of a vessel outside a predetermined zone.

Benefits include better management of your fleet, optimized revenue yield, increased safety, and prevention of unauthorized use of vessels.

Benefits for Yacht Chartering

Increased Revenue : An essential tool for logistics and efficient management of your fleet. The system allows charter managers not only to increase security and peace of mind but also to aid maximum usage and therefore increased charter revenue.

Decreased Operating Costs : The tracking system is discreet and can be used for security against theft and misuse of the yacht by charter guests who decide to go 'off the beaten track'. This added security may be used by charter companies to reduce insurance premiums. The system allows monitoring of individual yachts or a complete fleet.

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Pole Star's range of marine fleet management and security solutions business has progressively grown since 1998 to include over 500 shipping companies and associated organisations operating in excess of 10,000 vessels. Core to this success has been the Purplefinder web application - a secure, reliable and cost effective system.

PurpleFinder is now being incorporated into business-to-business solutions to enable global, real-time monitoring and exception-based reporting of such parameters as equipment vibration, and geo-verification of OWS, Ballast and NOx/SOx operations