Wednesday, 9 March 2011

HIJACKED YACHT CARRIER FOR RANSOM

Harardhere, Somalia, February 28: Only the captain and six crewmen remain alive in the hands of Somali pirates aboard the German-owned ship Beluga Nomination, loaded with a deck cargo of yachts bound for the Seychelles but now anchored off the Somalia coast.

Monday, 7 March 2011

IsaM2M Global burst data service

IsatM2M is a two-way burst messaging service that enables a wide range of machine-to-machine applications for tracking and monitoring remote fixed or mobile assets on a global basis - whether on land, at sea or in the air.


This next-generation satellite telematics service is based on Inmarsat's existing D+ service, offering faster data forwarding rates, quicker responses to polling requests and shorter time to first transmission

Key benefits

  • Global coverage
  • Seamless coverage for dependable roaming.
  • Reliable
  • Consistently communicate with remote fixed and mobile assets.
  • More responsive
  • Faster, more regular access to data.
  • Cost-effective
  • Low-cost set-up and operation.
  • Compact size
  • Easy to install or carry.
  • Predictability
  • Predictable performance for application management and control.
  • Tried and tested
  • Service based on enhancements to Inmarsat D+ network.

 
Applications

Land mobile

Remote monitoring, tracking control, logistics and security for mobile assets such as trucks, heavy equipment and perishable goods containers.
Fixed assets

Remote monitoring, control and security of oil and gas pipelines and utilities, fixed tanks, well reservoirs and compressors.

Maritime

Remote monitoring, control and security of ships, leisure vessels and containers.

Air transport

Secure tracking and monitoring of individual aircraft and advance logistics planning for efficient fleet managementFeatures

 
Features
 
  • Two-way messaging
  • Up to 25-byte message size from terminal
  • Up to 100-byte message size to terminal
  • Fast message delivery - 1 minute to terminal
  • Rapid response - 10 seconds to send from terminal
  • Efficient, low-power consumption
  • Compact, lightweight and robust terminals
  • Integrated GPS
  • Simple firmware upgrade for most Inmarsat D+ terminals

 
 

 

Thursday, 3 March 2011

IPhone App for Yacht Tracking

Reliance Yacht Management has recognised the need for yacht owners, brokers and fleet managers to have near real time information on the latest position and progress of their yachts on delivery.

The mobile application for iPhone & Blackberry smartphones allows you manage and view reports directly on your mobile. The service provided is in association with SPOT Trackers and yachttrackers.com who provide the hardware. Clients will be able to receive location information and track progress anytime on the go. Enhanced features include speed, distance and bearing between locations.

You do not need to own the tracker and there is no airtime subscription. All this is part of the superior service provided by Reliance Yacht Management






Features
1. Manage and view Shared Pages
2. Show Check-In, Custom, Help & Track messages
3. GPS Statistics between locations - distance, speed & bearing
4. Map single or multiple GPS locations
5. Satellite, map or hybrid views

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later