Every owner wants to
protect their possessions regardless whether it is a bicycle, car, house or a yacht. This issue becomes even more important when it comes to a yacht because it is, in most of the cases,
moored in a marina away from the owner. The yacht could be damaged, robbed even stolen long before someone notices that something is wrong; especially during the winter resting time, out of sailing season.
Even though marinas all over the world increase the level of security by implementing sophisticated
24/7 surveillance systems along with
armed watch guards, many yachts still need something more. Parents who want to know what is going on with their kids when they are left alone at home usually hire babysitters, but
what does a babysitter for yacht look like? The answer comes from
Sentinel Marine Solutions, a small innovative company from
Croatia.
They created
revolutionary and sophisticated, yet
simple and efficient systems to watch over your yacht. The system consists of the
central unit and a series of sensors placed on the yacht. Whenever sensors detect any change of state of the vessel, the owner would be
alarmed through a mobile application. Yes, we are talking about smartphone application again. Do not underestimate the system as soon as you read the word smartphone.
Sensors planted on your yacht can detect the drop of your batteries’ voltage. This might be crucial during the winter resting time because once the voltage is too low, your batteries are useless. Sensors would also notify you if your
yacht changes its position. They can
read GPS data and let you know if your yacht decided to go for ‘trial navigation’, as it is often called when mariners decide to take your boat for a fishing trip or private party without any authorization.
Furthermore, Sentinel sensors notice the
oscillations of the ambient temperature or the humidity, which is crucial in prevention of fire or sinking/leaking as well as notify you about unauthorized walking aboard your yacht. Besides these ‘long distance’ alarms,
Sentinel can be set up like an anchor alarm, notifying you that your anchor started to plough the bottom while you enjoy cold cocktails and good company away from the helm. The system can also
‘remember’ your routes which can be put online to be shared with your friends…
Sentinel system is applicable to all types of vessels and had been severely tested before launching in August of this year. The tests showed
high level of reliability while its software is ready to be used on every mobile device supported by
iOS or Android operating system.
For calm and carefree sleeping during wintertime find more information about
Sentinel online and book your device for a good price.
I wish you a calm sea, a fine wind and a strong mast!
