Paradox Marine Introduces Boat Security Systems

February 5, 2010
Boating News Archive

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (USA) - Boat security systems supplier Paradox Marine will feature its Magellan Insight GPS DVR & Nav-Tracker 2.0 GPS tracking systems and Inferno Acoustic Deterrents at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show, February 11-15 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, booth 1655.

   Insight includes all the components necessary to help protect a boat and keep an eye on exactly what is happening onboard at all times. The system sends emails and text messages when events occur and saves a snapshot or video clip to the user's account which is accessible on any computer or mobile phone with internet access. The owner sees what the camera sees when motion is detected and it also allows the owner to login and view streaming video off the boat on their computer or cell phone.

   In addition, Insight notifies a boat owner or captain with a phone call if there's high water in the bilge, low battery voltage, loss of shore power, smoke or intrusion. If the boat is moved without authorization or stolen, Insight will send emails or text messages every 15 minutes (programmable) with the vessel's speed, heading, latitude and longitude and distance to closest city.

   Connected to the internet through a 3G GSM communication device, Insight provides complete access to a boat from any computer with internet access or through a web-enabled mobile phone. The system has complete GPS tracking through the Inmarsat IsatM2M network and will report alarm notifications from anywhere in the world. When in 3G range, Insight will report alarms with a voice message and/or email and/or SMS text message and allow owners to view live video feeds off the boat. The system will also interface with onboard satellite equipment for global video streaming and two-way voice communication.

   Owners and captains have a personalized, password-protected web page to view live streaming video from onboard cameras and archived footage from triggered events. (Insight DVR adds the ability to record and store 30 days of video from 4 onboard cameras.) Onboard security cameras can be armed, disarmed and controlled from the website.

   The NAV-TRACKER 2.0 GPS Tracking System keeps owners or captains informed of a boat's location through a GPS tracking service using the Inmarsat satellite network. The system sets a 500 Meter geo-fence (radius) around the vessel when armed. In the event of geo-fence breach or if any of the optional sensors go into alarm mode, the system will send up to 10 emails or text messages with latitude, longitude, speed and heading. It will continue to send messages every 15 minutes (programmable) until the vessel returns to the geo-fence area or the system is disarmed.

   The systems' optional sensors include door contacts, infrared beam sensors, deck pressure sensors, engine removal sensors and high water sensors. There is also an optional 130 decibel siren that can be added for extra protection.

   Paradox Marine will also be featuring Inferno Acoustic Deterrents at the Miami show. Inferno's state-of-the-art acoustic technology generates a patented, unbearable frequency pattern that immediately disrupts the activities of onboard intruders - such as terrorists, pirates or robbers - and buys time for crews to reach safe havens. Each unit has built-in sabotage protection with a long-life battery. A durable aluminum and steel casing is specially powder coated for protection against the harsh marine environment. A single unit covers areas up to 750 square feet. Larger areas can be covered with several units.

   Inferno is available as a standalone deterrent or integrated into Paradox Marine's comprehensive vessel security, monitoring, tracking & surveillance systems.

   For more information about Marine Magellan Insight, NAV-TRACKER 2.0, Inferno Acoustic Deterrents and other Paradox Marine boat security, monitoring and tracking and surveillance products, visit www.paradoxmarine.com or call 1+954.565.9898.