Launch of Third Generation Nav-Tracker Web Site

Paradox Marine And EMS Satamatics
Launch Third Generation Nav-Tracker Web Site
www.Nav-Tracker.com allows users to manage boat tracking system online

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) – Wireless boat security system supplier Paradox Marine has collaborated with EMS Satamatics, a leading provider of telematics, asset tracking and monitoring services, to launch their new web site Nav-Tracker.com (www.Nav-Tracker.com). The web site, hosted by EMS Satamatics, allows users of Paradox Marine Nav-Tracker GPS Tracking, Security & Monitoring Systems to manage their onboard systems remotely via the World Wide Web and track their vessel over an advanced Google Earth interface.

EMS Satamatics - a leading IsatM2M provider and a division of EMS Technologies inc. - an innovator in the design and manufacture of wireless, satellite and defense solutions - provide Nav-Tracker systems with the core modem technology and the required ground earth stations. These in conjunction with Inmarsat’s Satellite Network, provide asset tracking and monitoring capability globally. The system monitors a boat’s location and notifies up to ten people by email and/or text message every 15 minutes with the latitude/longitude, speed and heading if it is moved outside of its predefined “geo-fence”. Nav-tracker system options include 3 daily status reports and alarm notification reports if security sensors or bilge pump sensors on the vessel are tripped.

Nav-Tracker.com is a third generation tracking website which incorporates an advanced Google Earth interface allowing users to overlay a trace (breadcrumb trail) of their vessel, or fleet of vessels, with their exact current location and precisely where they have been. On the new site, users can track the movement, adjust the geo-fence radius and reporting intervals for a boat - or a fleet of boats - located anywhere in the world.

Other unique features of the new site include the ability to arm/disarm the geo-fence & sensors from the website, ping/poll the vessel at any time for the vessel’s exact position, have up to 10 text or email recipients for alerts with the ability to select which alerts go to which users. The website’s advanced technology even allows multiple users to hold different levels of access to the site, from view only options to complete control of entire fleets.

Some insurance companies now require GPS tracking devices, like the Nav-Tracker, to be installed on certain types of boats, including high performance boats and boats with high-horsepower outboards. Paradox Marine recently received a medal from the US Coast Guard in recognition of the role a Nav-Tracker system played in the quick recovery of a stolen boat in the Bahamas last September.

About EMS Satamatics

EMS Satamatics, a division of EMS Technologies (NASDAQ: ELMG) is a leader in global telematics, providing global, end-to-end tracking and monitoring solutions for transportation, security, maritime and oil and gas industries. EMS Satamatics helps companies and governments locate, track and communicate with mobile assets, safeguard their fleets, cargo and personnel, and monitor their fixed and mobile assets in the most hostile or remote terrains in the world. Visit www.satamatics.com or www.ems-t.com for more information.

About Paradox Marine

Paradox Marine manufactures wireless security, monitoring, GPS tracking & surveillance systems for boats of all sizes. Together with Paradox Security Systems, our products are distributed in over 100 countries worldwide and remain one of the top ten security companies in the world. Our personalized service and innovative technology has allowed us to provide complete peace of mind for the boat owner while onboard and afar. For more information on Nav-Tracker and the complete Paradox Marine product line, visit www.MarineGuardSecurity.com

Another Stolen Boat Recovered With Aid of Nav-Tracker 2.0

According to the International Association of Marine Investigators, as many as 27,000 boats are stolen annually. “Alarms and other deterrents are not enough. However, with Nav-Tracker on board, if your boat is stolen, there's a very good chance you'll get it back,” said Jay Keenan, Paradox Marine Vice President of Marketing.

Which was the case on January 3, 2009 when the Nav-Tracker 2.0 wireless boat location and GPS tracking system from Paradox Marine helped the Broward County, Florida Sheriff's Department recover a stolen, 35' Fountain worth $200,000 within 60 minutes.

According to Paradox Marine, when a Nav-Tracker 2.0 transmitter is mounted discreetly on a boat, a wireless ‘fence’ with a 500-foot range is created. If a boat is moved outside of this fence, Nav-Tracker 2.0 uses Inmarsat based GPS satellite technology to monitor a boat’s location and notify up to four people by email and/or text message every 15 minutes with the latitude/longitude, speed and heading.

The NAV-TRACKER is a completely self contained send and receive satellite terminal

This extremely reliable service, formerly used exclusively by commercial vessels, is now available to the private boat owner. When armed, the system passively sets a 500 meter geo-fence (radius) around the vessel. In the event the geo-fence is breached, as many as 4 recipients you designate will receive an email and/or text message displaying the vessel name, its location in latitude and longitude, the closest city, its speed and heading. The unit will also send you a daily status report with the same information. Finally boat owners can have peace of mind knowing where their boat is at all times.

• Daily transmissions of location and status
• Passive Geo-Fence Arm and Disarm
• Real time GPS tracking through INMARSAT D+ Satellite Service
• When in Geo-Fence Alarm, unit transmits location, speed and heading every 15 minutes
• Stand alone system or Wirelessly Integrate with Paradox Marine Magellan systems
  
• Runs on 12 VDC Power with optional Battery Back up Available

Actual Message from NAV-TRACKER 2.0:

User: Paradox Marine
Asset: M/Y Island Time
Fleet: ETI
DateTime: 2006-07-25 15:06:28 (EDT)
Event: Geo-fence breached;
Location: 26.05767,-80.13033 (0.75 mi NE of Hollywood,FL(33019)
Speed/heading: 9.2 Knots, 144 Deg
Google Earth Map: [KML]
This email is for notification only. Please DO NOT reply to this email.

What Can A Marine Security System Do For You?

When we looked for a hardwired system to serve in the marine environment, we were shocked at how many modified home security systems were being marketed as marine systems. The Marine Guard system and equipment was developed ground up specifically for and with a deep understanding of what the marine environment is. From its NMEA III enclosure to its potted and epoxy coated components, it is precisely what is needed to protect and watch over your vessel in your absence.

The manufacturer of the system Sure Action Inc. is the inventor of the deck sensor, a small pressure sensor that is hidden under decks and ladders. The deck sensor is immune to birds, sun, rain, the rocking of the boat and the boat banging against the dock. They are the only motion detection device of its kind in the industry. The deck sensors are used in pairs to balance the system. Three different pulsars are manufactured specifically for fiberglass decks, wood decks and all gunwales and steel/aluminum decks. The control has a 24 hr bilge zone, (2 or 4) dedicated deck sensor zones and (3) additional hardwired zones for any other normally open security and supervisory equipment you would like to add to your system.

The MG58 can handle up to (8) eight deck sensors and the MG54 handles up to (4) four deck sensors. I recommend the 58 for vessels larger than 60 ft. and the 54 for those less than 60 ft. Each control comes with (1) Outdoor Siren, a (4) channel wireless receiver, (2) keychain remotes for arming and disarming, (1) chime-plate with on / off switch to announce visitors and (2) LED’s for alarm status. Most of the Marine Guard Yacht Security packages include (2) to (4) deck sensors and (2) contacts as well.

Add a contact to doors and hatches to the interior for additional perimeter protection. The contacts come in four different styles. (Large) for wide gap hatches, (Small) for tight door protection, (Recessed) for hidden contacts and (wireless) for areas that you can’t get a wire to.

Add an optional Bilge Sensor & Sounder for high water detection.

Add an optional Pet Immune Dual Technology Passive Infrared Motion Detector for interior applications.

You can use your system as a stand alone local system to sound a siren and flash lighting or you can add a Marine Guard Monitoring device to give you 24/7 contact with your boats security and supervisory devices.

For boats that are restricted to inland waters or will always be in a cell coverage area, the Marine Guard Cellular Communicator works with a prepaid SIM card. It will send a report to your e-mail and text your cell phone on any violation. The cellular communicator is available both with and without GPS tracking capability. For everywhere in the world coverage, you would add the Marine Guard Satellite Transponder. This device will bounce any violation signal off of a satellite to your e-mail and cell phone.

You will be able to set a Geo-Fence (Virtual Fence) around your boat with either of these reporting systems from your computer. If the boat moves out of your Geo-Fence you will be alerted immediately. You will than have the ability to track your vessels location, speed and heading from any computer.

There is a monthly fee to monitor these devices based on what frequencies of reports you want. The basic package is (1) one report every five days and always during every violation. You can choose to receive a report up to hourly for high security applications. One example of how a reporting package might be utilized is boat owners could be notified every time their vessel is boarded and know the course, speed and location at all times when the boat is moved from its assigned slip. Charter boat owners love this feature.

There is also a monitoring central station option for the owner that needs a professional operator to receive and dispatch assigned responders to alarms and supervisory conditions.

There is nothing more dependable than a hardwired system that is designed just for the marine environment. Many boat owners are capable of doing installations themselves and they will find the Marine Guard System to be straight forward and easy to install. For those that prefer professional installation, you will find that any marine electronics installer has the skills to install your system.

If you would like to know more about this system, how extremely affordable it is or how to purchase one, visit the informative website built by Marine Guard Yacht Security at www.MarineGuardSecurity.com

How Does a Marine Magellan System Work?

Install This System in your Boat - Home - Business With Ease

Your Cell Phone & Computer is a Window into your Boat from Anywhere!

Until now if you wanted to protect and supervise your property you would turn to traditional security systems and alarm installation companies to find some peace of mind. You no longer have to buy both a security system and a CCTV system separately and you don't need a professional to install them for you.

The GOST Watch System enables boat and RV owners to monitor security and supervisory conditions on board their vessels from anywhere they have access to a PC or cell phone. This amazing system is easy to set up as it is virtually plug and play.

The GOST Watch internet gateway plugs into any free port on your computer network gateway. If your vessel doesn’t have internet, you can add it simply by installing a readily available EVDO cell card enabled wireless router. You run your cameras with Cat. 5 cable, to their desired mounting positions. The color pan and tilt cameras have passive infrared motion detectors built into them.

The bilge high water sensors, door / hatch contacts, temperature hi/lo sensors, siren and arm/disarm key-switch are all wireless units that can be mounted anywhere you would like them. Press the discovery button on each and your GOST Watch internet gateway finds them and registers each on your gateways control menu.

You can logon anytime from anywhere in the world to check the status of your vessel, look inside and control the pan/tilt cameras, record video or take a snapshot and arm or disarm all or individual devices.

Once armed your GOST Watch system looks for violations such as doors opening, motion in a camera protected area, temperatures higher or lower than you set on the temperature sensor, high water or loss of shore power. On violation your system begins archiving live video through its gateway and an off vessel server. You receive notification by cell text message and e-mail of the violation.

You can go to any PC or Java enabled cell phone and see live streaming video and control status of each of your GOST Watch devices from anywhere in the world.

When you are aboard your boat, you can use your internet connection and PC or laptop to view up to four cameras simultaneously. This is handy for monitoring various areas from the bridge.

You will have full control of your device settings, arming, disarming, violation contact information, and camera control anytime you login. You also determine who is to be contacted on various type violations. This might be handy to call a dock master and/or your mechanic at the same time you are notified.

There is an available GOST Watch DVR you can add to your system. Your DVR will record 24/7/30 even without violations and store accessible video on the off vessel server. You can access your DVR online anytime and view onboard activity

Learn more about this exciting breakthrough in state of the art boat security and surveillance through our Marine Guard Yacht Security website at: MarineGuardSecurity.Com

Paradox Marine Receives US Coast Guard Medal

Paradox Marine Receives US Coast Guard Medal
For Help With Stolen Boat Recovery
Nav-Tracker 2.0 Located Stolen Boat In The Bahamas,
Recovered By Coast Guard 12 Hours Later

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) – Wireless boat security systems supplier Paradox Marine has received a medal from the US Coast Guard in recognition of its innovative product, the NAV-TRACKER 2.0 GPS Tracking System. The system helped the Coast Guard recover a stolen boat in the Bahamas last September 17.

A 34-foot Contender equipped with the Paradox Marine Nav-Tracker 2.0 GPS tracking system, stolen from Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas, was located by the system and recovered in the vicinity by the US Coast Guard about 12 hours later.

Paradox Marine Nav-Tracker

When a Nav-Tracker 2.0 transmitter is mounted discreetly on a boat, a wireless ‘geo-fence’ with a 500-meter radius is created. If a boat is moved outside of this geo-fence, the Nav-Tracker 2.0 uses Inmarsat based GPS satellite technology to monitor a boat’s location and notify up to ten people by email and/or text message every 15 minutes with the latitude/longitude, speed, heading and distance to closest city.

As many as 27,000 boats are stolen annually and the odds of recovery are only about 1 in 10, according to the International Association of Marine Investigators. “With a NAV-TRACKER 2.0 onboard, we have experienced the successful recovery of vessels unharmed, sometimes in less than one hour,” said Jay Keenan, Paradox Marine Vice President.

The message transmitted from Nav-Tracker 2.0 on board the Contender when it was stolen would have been similar to this:

Message From Nav-Tracker 2.0
User: Paradox Marine
Asset: M/Y Island Time
Fleet: ETI
Date/Time: 2006-07-25 15:06:28 (EDT)
Event: Geo-fence breached;
Location: 26.05767,-80.1303.3 (0.75 mi NE of Hollywood, FL 33019)
Speed/heading: 9.2 Knots, 144 deg
Google Earth Map: [KML]

On January 3rd of this year, a 35’ Fountain Executioner was also recovered with the help of a NAV-TRACKER 2.0 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, just 54 minutes after being stolen.

Some insurance companies now require GPS tracking devices, like the NAV-TRACKER 2.0, to be installed on certain types of boats, including high performance boats and boats with triple high-horsepower outboards.

The NAV-TRACKER 2.0 is powered by Satamatics, a global telematics company, which provides customized, end-to-end tracking and monitoring solutions that will work anywhere in the world.

For more information about Nav-Tracker 2.0 and other Paradox Marine boat security, monitoring and tracking products, visit www.MarineGuardSecurity.com or call 360.588.2120

121 MHz EPIRB Coverage Ends February 1st

It's time to make the switch to 406 MHz EPIRBs (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon)! Satellite processing of distress signals by the U.S. Coast Guard on the 121 and 243 MHz bands will cease on February 1. Due to numerous false alerts and poor accuracy which degraded the reliability of lifesaving services, the decision was made by the international satellite-based search and rescue organization, COSPAS/SARSAT, nearly nine years ago to discontinue satellite coverage on these bands. With 406 MHz EPIRBs operating on a more reliable frequency, along with the required registration process, search and rescue agencies are able to respond quicker using the proper equipment, and pinpoint offshore boaters in distress. You can purchase a 406 MHz EPIRB for $700 retail or for short offshore trips, rent from the BoatUS Foundation for only $40 a week.

MarineGuard Boat Security Alarm Systems Are Built Just For The Marine Environment

The MarineGuard 58 Security System (MG58) is designed for boats over 40 feet with access under the decking. The MG58C MarineGuard System includes the security control panel which is encased in epoxy to protect it from the harsh marine environment, a white siren to provide an audible alarm, two key-chain transmitters to arm and disarm the system and a chime mounted on a white switch plate, four Deck sensors, one large contact and one small contact.

The MarineGuard security systems are unique because they use Pulsor Deck Sensors. Mounted under a boat's decking, MarineGuard Deck Pulsor Sensors are invisible. Not only does this take an intruder by surprise, but it also does not take away from the boat's decor. Better yet the MarineGuard Pulsor Deck Sensors, when installed according to our direction, are virtually false-alarm free. Deck sensors detect the weight of a person walking on the deck, and will never false alarm from birds, boat movement or any environmental factors that trigger other types of security sensors.

The Deck Sensor is the most stable and versatile motion detector available anywhere!

• The Sensor is completely invisible. It is mounted with epoxy to the underside of a boat's decking where it cannot be seen.
• It is effective on almost any boat structure including wood, fiberglass, aluminum and steel.
• The Deck Sensor is environmentally sealed.
• It utilizes 22-gauge, marine-grade wire leads.
• Deck Sensors sense only the unique flexing of the decking caused by a person's movement.
• The Sensor will not false due to wind, the rocking of the boat or normal boat vibration.
• They will not detect or respond to birds and are unaffected by sunlight.

You can use the MarineGuard systems as stand alone local alarms for audible and visual detection, or add GPS tracking and monitoring with MarineGuard cellular or satellite communicators.

Learn all about these incredible boat alarm systems that were built specifically for the marine environment at: www.MarineGuardSecurity.com