Fleet Tracking via Satellite and Cellular
Maritime is one of the biggest users of satellite connectivity, for the obvious reason that there’s limited cellular coverage outside of population centres. So while almost every vessel will have some means of communication via satellite, Ground Control’s devices are tailored towards tracking and IoT requirements. They’re low power, low cost, and highly reliable, using the L-Band spectrum that’s not affected by weather conditions.
Presenting RockFLEET
We designed and build the RockFLEET ourselves, and many of us are users, too! Designed for permanent installation on assets such as yachts and small to medium sized fishing boats, the device has an optional LTE Narrowband unit. This allows the use of terrestrial mobile phone networks when possible, automatically switching to the global Iridium satellite network when these are unavailable, for a truly cost-effective solution.
Currently enabling vessel management systems, catch reporting and yacht racing across the globe. Whether you’re looking for tracking and basic two-way messaging for personal use, or need to collect VMS data for an entire fleet, the RockFLEET is a low-cost, practical and versatile solution.
“The RockFLEET device is a high-quality product that’s proven easy to install and operate, but still offers the sophisticated data and coverage that the Queensland fishing industry requires.”
Peter Bolger, CEO, Pivotel
Track your Fleet with Cloudloop Tracking
Our devices, including the RockFLEET, send data direct to Cloudloop, our multi-faceted platform for subscription, data and device management. Cloudloop Tracking is part of this ecosystem, and allows you to see the current and historical positions of your fleet on a map-based interface. In addition, we have well documented APIs, so you have the option to integrate directly into your preferred platform. Meaning users can overlay the physical location of each vessel with weather forecast data, start and end destinations and much more, for an enriched view of fleet operations.
With Cloudloop Tracking, you can see where your vessels are in real-time, no matter where they go on the globe. It’s designed for simple tracking requirements, ideal for small-medium sized fishing fleets, yacht leasing / rental, and personal boat owners who want to provide their loved ones with reassurance regarding their location.
FEATURE OVERVIEW
- Gain real-time and historical vessel visibility
- Speed monitoring – analyse asset speed over time
- Simple event tracking (signal loss, start, stop)
- Organise assets into groups
- User-friendly with easy setup
Ground Control’s Vessel Tracking & Monitoring Partners
Cloudloop Tracking is designed for simple, generic tracking requirements. If your needs are more advanced, we work with several partners who have built application-specific software platforms that leverage the tracking and communications data provided by Ground Control. These companies include Dualog, Atos and Predict Wind. They’re definitely worth reviewing if you have a particular use case in mind.
If you have a vessel management software solution and would like to integrate Ground Control’s devices into your platform, please get in touch. We have fully featured APIs, and provide partners with cost and time-saving tools such as data pooling via our Cloudloop platform.
Vessel Tracking Articles & Case Studies Live with our Partners
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18th November 2019Pivotel Meets Tracking Regulations with RockFLEET
The proven RockFLEET global tracking and messaging system has been selected by Queensland Fisheries as an approved device within mandated schemes to install Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) on all commercial fishing boats in Queensland, Australia.
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15th December 2014GSM Module Adds Least-Cost Data Routing
A new GSM module developed for the recently launched RockFLEET vessel tracking system introduces least cost routing functionality via terrestrial networks, giving users the opportunity to transmit position data via Iridium globally and switch to terrestrial networks when in range.
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21st July 2021Vessel Monitoring System Regulations
Vessel monitoring systems (VMS) are used by an increasing number of private and commercial maritime organisations for varying purposes. Systems will have requirements to transmit anything from location information to messaging, catch reporting, and emergency alerts.
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12th July 2018RockFLEET Approved by Queensland for VMS
The proven RockFLEET global tracking and messaging system, manufactured by Ground Control, has been selected as one of four approved devices in a mandated scheme to install a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to all commercial fishing boats in Queensland, Australia.
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13th December 2013BGAN M2M – a Reliable, Global Satellite Data Service for Asset-Monitoring and Control
Monitoring and control systems in remote, unmanned locations require a reliable and cost-effective communications service to collect and transmit data to operations centres for further processing.
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13th May 2022Six Ways Asset Tracking Can Help Reduce Costs and Wastage in the Supply Chain
From cargo theft to compromised shipment integrity, route optimisation to driver safety, there are increasing challenges – and opportunities – throughout the supply chain. Here’s how Asset Tracking can help.
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