GPS technology has made yacht delivery simpler and safer. It allows vessel location to be continuously monitored. Vessel tracking devices allow land-based teams to rapidly determine the whereabouts of a vessel. They represent a valuable tool for those responsible for delivery as well as those on land managing the operation. Various system configurations exist but they are generally all simple, inexpensive and allow the vessel location to be displayed on a computer-based map.
In one way, marine tracking is easier at sea than it is on land. There are no tall trees, natural (or urban) canyons or gorges to block signals from GPS satellites. On the other hand, systems required to track vessels across oceans cannot rely on the mobile telephone networks since there are no cell-towers out in the ocean.
Some of the tracking devices operate on power from the electrical system of the vessel. Others operate from a battery power supply (4 standard AA size lithium batteries) that will operate for one to two months, based on the device communicating its position 12 times per day. Battery life can be extended by reducing the number of transmissions. For example, battery life can be prolonged to one year if tracking transmissions are reduced to one a day.
Some units allow additional batteries (2 x 2 AA batteries) to be installed in parallel allowing over 3 years of continuous operation. Some also have a smart sensor ability that will cease scheduled transmission to conserve battery power after a set period if the vessel has not moved.
The transceiver is a small unit about 15 cms long, 10 cms wide and 3 cms high. Some are round in shape but of similar area. The transceiver is the only item that must be installed on the yacht. It contains a GPS receiver, a transmitter and software to allow communication with INMARSAT satellites. They units are weather-proof and must have a direct line of sight with satellites.
Some systems allow owner-defined security alerts to be set-up and transmitted in real time to the owner via email and mobile phone. For example, the owner can define a geofence around a control area within which the yacht is expected to operate. If the yacht is reported outside that area, an automatic message is sent to the vessel owner.
In summary, the risks arising during yacht delivery can be managed more effectively if the vessel is equipped with a GPS tracking device. These units are a logical and clever extension of well-known GPS technology. Many yacht owners have already installed these systems and, after delivery, use them during coastal and ocean passages.
In one way, marine tracking is easier at sea than it is on land. There are no tall trees, natural (or urban) canyons or gorges to block signals from GPS satellites. On the other hand, systems required to track vessels across oceans cannot rely on the mobile telephone networks since there are no cell-towers out in the ocean.
Some of the tracking devices operate on power from the electrical system of the vessel. Others operate from a battery power supply (4 standard AA size lithium batteries) that will operate for one to two months, based on the device communicating its position 12 times per day. Battery life can be extended by reducing the number of transmissions. For example, battery life can be prolonged to one year if tracking transmissions are reduced to one a day.
Some units allow additional batteries (2 x 2 AA batteries) to be installed in parallel allowing over 3 years of continuous operation. Some also have a smart sensor ability that will cease scheduled transmission to conserve battery power after a set period if the vessel has not moved.
The transceiver is a small unit about 15 cms long, 10 cms wide and 3 cms high. Some are round in shape but of similar area. The transceiver is the only item that must be installed on the yacht. It contains a GPS receiver, a transmitter and software to allow communication with INMARSAT satellites. They units are weather-proof and must have a direct line of sight with satellites.
Some systems allow owner-defined security alerts to be set-up and transmitted in real time to the owner via email and mobile phone. For example, the owner can define a geofence around a control area within which the yacht is expected to operate. If the yacht is reported outside that area, an automatic message is sent to the vessel owner.
In summary, the risks arising during yacht delivery can be managed more effectively if the vessel is equipped with a GPS tracking device. These units are a logical and clever extension of well-known GPS technology. Many yacht owners have already installed these systems and, after delivery, use them during coastal and ocean passages.
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