Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Global Ocean Security Technologies

Global Ocean Security Technologies Gets Trademark For GOST



FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (USA) – The acronym GOST has been successfully registered as a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by Global Ocean Security Technologies (formerly Paradox Marine).

The trademark registration protects GOST for use in the provision of telecommunications and telematic hardware, software, programming and services related to the company’s marine security and vessel tracking systems.

“Trademark registration protects the GOST brand name for corporate purposes, but most importantly, whenever our customers see the acronym, they can be assured it is associated only with the quality products and services they have come to expect from our company,” said GOST President and CEO Jay Keenan.

GOST NT Evolution

One of the leading GOST™ products is NT Evolution, which combines the GOST Nav-Tracker and Marine Magellan systems to provide boat security, monitoring and tracking in a single unit. It is a hybrid of the GOST Nav-Tracker and core Marine Magellan technology, making it the most sophisticated, all inclusive Nav-Tracker yet.

NT Evolution uses a third generation tracking website which incorporates an advanced Google Earth interface and uses the Inmarsat network of satellites for ultra reliability. It is the ideal solution for boats with limited living/ bunking space who want to bury the unit and strictly rely on key fobs.

An IP rated enclosure protects the GOST wireless technology at the core of the system. This allows the NT Evolution to use the extensive range of marine-rated wireless sensors for security and monitoring in combination with the GOST Nav-Tracker satellite tracking product line. The system can accommodate up to 32 wireless sensors, a hardwired zone input, 16 key fob remotes and up to 8 wireless relays which can control AC or DC functions onboard the vessel. The wireless relays can be used to flash the lights or sound a siren on alarm and can be controlled from the key fob remotes. For customers who keep their boat docked behind their house it is possible to tie one of the wireless relays into the house security system to set that off when the boat is being tampered with.



Other GOST Products

GOST Insight - Wireless security, monitoring, tracking & surveillance cameras can be set to record clips to website on alarm activation and send text & email notifications. DVR will record four cameras for 30 days.

GOST Nav-Tracker - Inmarsat Satellite-based GPS Tracking. Remotely control geo-fence and track your vessel online anywhere in the world using Google Earth interface. This product was awarded a medal by the US Coast Guard for assistance in the recovery of various high profile vessels.

GOST Marine Magellan - Wireless security & monitoring. Call into system from any phone to arm/disarm or control relays. Up to 32 wireless sensors & eight wireless relays. Systems available for any size vessel.

GOST Watch - Surveillance system that can easily add-on to existing cameras onboard, which enables you to view your cameras remotely from your smart phone or computer from anywhere at any time.

GOST Acoustic Barrier - Functions as a sound barrier or as a traditional siren. GOST Acoustic Barrier effectively stops intruders in their tracks by generating a patented unbearable pattern, frequency and intensity noise.

GOST Immobilizer - The GOST Immobilizer is a simple yet effective device for protecting tenders, outboard boats, or Jet Skis from theft. The system is controlled via key fob and when armed will prevent the engine from starting. It allows a low amount of current draw through the GOST Immobilizer to power things like stereo memory and other low power consumption components. When armed, it blocks high current draw from the battery as the starter is engaged. When someone is attempting to start the vessel, it will not start and the siren will sound for a predetermined set time.

For more information about GOST™ marine security and tracking products, visit www.gostglobal.com or call 1+954.565.9898.

Global Ocean Security Technologies - 1200 NE 7th Avenue - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 USA



Not a GOST product, just a great idea to maximize your resources.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Piracy and a FLIR Comparison


First, Piracy at Sea Reaching the Executive Decision, a nicew summation of the piracy problem - more aimed at the commercial world, but stillrelevant to all mariners.

Secondly, First Mate MS thermal camera, FLIR does it again!, Panbo does a comparison of the First Mate MS and the First Mate HM handheld FLIR. A nice piece of kit that I feel is needed for every yacht/cruiser. Read the comments section for the 'other than security' uses these devices offer.

Monday, July 11, 2011

GOST™ NT Evolution Foils Attempted Boat Theft In Florida



GOST™ NT Evolution Foils Attempted Boat Theft In Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (USA) – A GOST™ (Global Ocean Security Technologies – formerly Paradox Marine) NT Evolution boat security, monitoring and tracking system stopped would-be boat thieves from making off with a 33’ Contender in greater Miami, http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifFlorida early Sunday morning, July 3. NT Evolution combines the GOST Nav-Tracker and Marine Magellan systems to provide boat security, monitoring and tracking in a single unit.



The Contender was in its slip when thieves attempted to steal it. They were stopped when the NT Evolution system’s audio and visual alarms sensed the intrusion, activated the siren and strobe light and alerted all of its contacts by text and email within 30 seconds of the event via the Inmarsat two-way tracking system.

The owners’ previous boat was stolen from the same slip a year earlier, causing the family to miss out on the entire summer season. "Summers are a precious thing for me and my family, to lose all last season was devastating. I knew that I needed to defend my new boat this year and that is exactly what the NT Evolution did. It prevented another theft,” said the owner, who requested anonymity for this story.

NT Evolution is a hybrid of the GOST Nav-Tracker and core Marine Magellan technology, making it the most sophisticated, all inclusive Nav-Tracker yet.

GOST NT Evolution

NT Evolution uses a third generation tracking website which incorporates an advanced Google Earth interface and uses the Inmarsat network of satellites for ultra reliability. It is the ideal solution for boats with limited living/ bunking space who want to bury the unit and strictly rely on key fobs.

An IP rated enclosure protects the GOST wireless technology at the core of the system. This allows the NT Evolution to use the extensive range of marine-rated wireless sensors for security and monitoring in combination with the GOST Nav-Tracker satellite tracking product line. The system can accommodate up to 32 wireless sensors, a hardwired zone input, 16 key fob remotes and up to 8 wireless relays which can control AC or DC functions onboard the vessel. The wireless relays can be used to flash the lights or sound a siren on alarm and can be controlled from the key fob remotes. For customers who keep their boat docked behind their house it is possible to tie one of the wireless relays into the house security system to set that off when the boat is being tampered with.

The GOST NT Evolution Package includes the GOST NT Evolution control unit with built in Marine Magellan core technology, 2 key fob remote controls, the antenna, a 30 ft antenna cable, a 6 foot power cable and covert antenna mounting bracket.

For more information about GOST NT Evolution and other GOST marine security and tracking products, visit www.gostglobal.com or call 1+954.565.9898.

Global Ocean Security Technologies - 1200 NE 7th Avenue - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 USA



If this were my boat, I'd protect it with GOST products.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Two from Dockwalk

Armed security teams/ escorts onboard as a piracy deterrent: Good or Bad idea? From the blogs section, NR's Blog.
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My opinion - not really an option for cruisers/recreational boaters. For the Commercial Shipping industries? Definitely.

Locked Up Abroad - one of the high points we instruct Captains/Owners in is the need to know the laws of the countries you are going to visit, the penalties if you choose to dis-obey the laws. Not an easy set of choices at times, but as always, the better prepared you are before the event happens, the better decisions you will make.



Just a random image I came across surfing the net. Poetic justice and all....