The system utilizes the GMDSS Sat-C terminal already installed on most ocean-going vessels, or specialized GPS-enabled satellite tracking terminals including Inmarsat D+, Mini C, and Iridium.

Who would use it, and for what purpose?

Personnel involved in fleet operations, safety, and customer service use the system to improve overall operational efficiencies

Features

• Secure/encrypted username-password web access from full access or view-only
• Unlimited number of users
• Automatic position reporting, with intervals from every 5 minutes to once a day
• View position report history for full voyage analysis
• Poll for immediate on-demand position reports.
• Integrated UN Port database consisting 40,000 port ID's and coordinates
• User-configurable icons and color-coding
• Modify/stop automatic position report interval
• User configurable data routing to unlimited Email, SMS and fax.

.Inmarsat D

Integration of a specialized GPS-enabled Inmarsat D+ terminal requires a simple installation involving external mounting and a power connection. The skills required are well within the capabilities of a crew member with basic electrical experience.

Inmarsat D+ Specific features:

• Terminal geofencing

Inmarsat C

Integration of existing Inmarsat-C terminals is very straight forward. For each vessel you need to provide Pole Star with the following information

• Inmarsat C terminal number
• Terminal serial number
• IMO number

FM1

Pole Star’s FM1 Inmarsat D+ unit provides the superior reliability expected of a dedicated transceiver. This stand-alone tracking unit is recommended for when existing onboard equipment is either incompatible with Fleet Management or falls below required performance standards.

MAT1

for vessels with stable power supply eg tugs and support vessels, ideal for both routine tracking and, with its variable reporting capability, monitoring vessels transiting high risk areas.

MAT3

offers a low-maintenance option for unpowered vessels eg barges, “dead” tows, unattended installations. The unit's non-rechargeable battery guarantees 12 months uninterrupted reporting.

MAT 5

designed specifically for Rig/Platform Monitoring Management, uses the onboard power supply to power the unit in normal operating conditions. In the event of a power failure, internal and external batteries will continue to power the unit for a further 14 days.