Maritime
Ground Control supplies fishing trawlers, yacht races, fisheries, data buoys, container ships and military vessels with tracking, telemetry and communication solutions.
We design and build our own devices, and work with a wide variety of partners to ensure that we can deliver precisely the right combination of hardware, airtime and data you need.
Track Vessels Anywhere At Sea with Satellite Connectivity
Remote Vessel Monitoring
Monitor vessel performance, fuel usage and engine health in real time, from anywhere. Our solutions integrate with onboard sensors and control systems, enabling early anomaly detection, reduced maintenance costs, and compliance.
Emergency SOS Readiness
Satellite-enabled connectivity provides a critical communication lifeline at sea. With built-in failover options and rugged marine-rated equipment, our solutions keep critical channels open in the face of storms, blackouts, or equipment failure.
Jamming & Spoofing Resilient Technology
RockFLEET Assured and RockBLOCK APNT utilize the Iridium PNT signal, about 1,000 times stronger than GPS and GNSS. It delivers accurate location data when GPS / GNSS signals are absent or disrupted.
Global, Real Time Tracking
Stay connected to your fleet anywhere on Earth with our marine-ready hardware and tracking platform. Our tracking solution delivers real time position updates, historical route data, and event tracking for complete maritime oversight.
Recommended Devices
Vessel Tracking & Monitoring
RockFLEET is our flagship maritime tracking and monitoring solution. It transmits real-time tracking data, and multiple customizable data inputs, for example, tamper alerts, bilge-pump alarms, catch data, engine diagnostics, entry and exit of geofences and power disruption. It is used by pleasurecraft, fishing vessels, patrol boats, offshore support vessels and more.
RockSTAR offers similar functionality in a carry on/carry off format.
GPS Alternative Tracking
RockFLEET Assured is a marine-grade, above-deck dome terminal using Iridium PNT signals to facilitate assured positioning for vessels worldwide. It delivers resilient position data in GPS-denied, jammed, or spoofed environments, supporting trusted position reporting for merchant shipping and maritime operations that can’t afford to lose situational awareness.
Best suited to crude and product tankers, LNG/LPG carriers, major container ships, vehicle carriers, chemical tankers and heavy lift/project cargo vessels that can’t afford to lose trusted position data.
USVs & Data Buoys
The best device for this application depends on your data volumes and whether you need to be able to remotely control your asset. If it’s a drifting data buoy sending wave height, salinity, or temperature several times a day, RockBLOCK 9603 is widely used. If you need to send several sensors’ data at once, try RockBLOCK 9704.
If you need to be able to talk in real time to your vessel, RockREMOTE Mini (and the OEM version) use an IP-based connection, and are ideal for use in unmanned surface vessels.
Crew Safety & Communication
RockSTAR is a safety device utilized by sailors the world over. Waterproof, ruggedized, and with a 12 month battery life, it uses the globally available Iridium satellite constellation to ensure you can always reach help when needed.
The VesseLINK is a great all-rounder for crew communication. It delivers basic voice, internet, and IoT connectivity using the Iridium Certus 200 service.
Who uses Ground Control for Maritime Tracking and Monitoring?
Commercial Shipping
Maritime navigation faces escalating threats from GPS spoofing and jamming, which can mislead vessels into perilous situations. RockFLEET Assured addresses this challenge by delivering both GNSS and Iridium PNT-derived positions.
Coast Guard
Ensure round-the-clock situational awareness with real time vessel tracking and two way communication. Our solution enhances operational efficiency, enabling rapid response to emergencies, unauthorized incursions, and evolving maritime threats.
Border Force
Monitor and secure maritime borders with precise tracking and instant alerts for suspicious activity. With geofencing, historical route data, and seamless communication, teams can enforce regulations and respond swiftly to unauthorized movements.
Offshore Energy Support Vessels
Maintain visibility over offshore logistics with real-time tracking and automated event monitoring. Improve coordination between vessels and shore-based operations while ensuring crew safety in remote and high risk environments.
Commercial and Sport Fishing
Track and manage small fishing fleets with real time positioning, catch zone monitoring, and compliance reporting. Ensure crew safety with emergency alerting, while optimizing routes and fuel usage for cost efficiency.
Yacht Charter
Provide guests and fleet managers with a seamless tracking solution for vessel security and trip monitoring. Real time updates, geofence alerts, and emergency communication features ensure safe and stress-free journeys for charter operators and their customers.
Here to help
Whether you have a single boat or a fleet of container ships, we can help ensure that your vessels and your crew remain connected. With teams in the UK and USA, and over 20 years’ experience in delivering maritime satellite communications, we’ve got you covered.
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