Tracking from NSSL & Pole Star

NSSL & Pole Star provide customers with solutions that enable them to monitor and manage their assets in remote and hostile environments Marine systems are used by shipping lines, ship managers, owners and charterers, barge and tug operators, offshore support & exploration companies, flag administrations, port state control, coast guard and security administrations, yacht managers and leisure marine fleet operators.

To track your vessel, you can use an existing Inmarsat C transceiver such as the GMDSS terminal already installed on most ocean-going vessels. However, if you prefer the superior reliability of a dedicated transceiver, you can purchase Pole Star’s Fleet Management Inmarsat D+ kit.

Pole Star offers their Fleet Management service; a flexible “pay as you go” service for owners and operators of all types of fleets.

The services include features such as:

• Reliable vessel tracking
• Voyage histories
• Weather forecasts
• Storm, cyclone and hurricane information
• Nearest port to vessel

Marine Asset Tracker

The Marine Asset Tracker (MAT) comprises reliable satellite tracking hardware linked to a powerful web-based service that provides an effective way of automatically tracking marine assets in real time.

Supplied with a choice of hardware and optional battery backup, portable chargers and solar power, the system is suitable for both powered and unpowered fleets working in most latitudes.

A flexible "pay as you go" service, MAT is designed primarily for use by barge and tug operators, support vessel and in shore operators, enabling them to monitor their assets through adverse weather and sea conditions and through high risk areas which may be affecting trade routes

Key features include:

• Variable position reporting frequency, from once a day to every 10 minutes
• View fleet on C-Map charts with zoom and pan
• Full weather forecasting and meteorological information
• Programmable geo-zones alert you when vessel enters or leaves safe zone

SSAS

The ISPS Code requires every ship over 500 gt on an international voyage to be fitted with a ship security alert system (SSAS). Pole Star offers a choice of SSAS options, designed to ensure compliance with SOLAS XI-2/6 SSAS regulations and associated performance standards.

Pole Star's SSAS comprises two parts: the hardware which sends and receives signals to and from the satellite and the online service which displays alerts and routes them to the correct person.

Service Options

All Pole Star SSAS services are powered by Purplefinder, recognised as the leading maritime tracking system. The web-based application allows you to manage security alerts; to set, test and re-set the SSAS transceiver onboard the vessel remotely from your pc; and route notifications of alerts to designated recipients.

Alert Advanced

For the professional CSO, Alert Advanced provides a fully comprehensive service that combines a SSAS management system with sophisticated tracking and data reporting. Go to Alert Advanced for further details or contact Pole Star to discuss your requirements.
Compliance Only
Pole Star has also developed low-cost compliance only service options for operators on a budget. Please contact a distributor for details.
Hardware Options
Operating conditions and vessel type have a substantial impact on hardware performance and reliability. Please contact Pole Star to discuss your specific requirements.

Pole Star DSAS

Pole Star offers a dedicated Inmarsat D+ SSAS units: Pole Star DSAS. The DSAS is designed for the professional CSO who demands optimum performance.

Pole Star also integrates a third party SSAS equipment.

Competent Authority

Pole Star has agreements with designated Competent Authority service operators who provide 24/7 monitoring. Services cover alert verification and follow-up support to Company Security Officers through to major incident corporate brand protection and media liaison.