TENDERs & Chase boats
A cutting-edge tender monitoring solution designed for superyachts. Ensure continuous, real-time tracking and protection of your tenders with advanced technology.
Continuous Monitoring: Reliable VHF and Iridium communication.
Key Metrics Tracked: Monitor battery levels, bilge pump activity, and vessel stability.
Real-time Alerts: Receive immediate notifications of potential issues.
Operational Flexibility: Safe towing day or night, in various conditions.
Insurance Advantages: Benefit from improved terms and lower deductibles.
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TowPro uses state-of-the-art sensors and communication technologies to provide comprehensive monitoring of your tenders. It tracks essential parameters and sends real-time data to your main monitoring system, ensuring early detection and prevention of issues.
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Night Towing: Securely tow your tender after dark with confidence.
Adverse Conditions: Maintain safety and stability in challenging environments.
Early Issue Detection: Prevent damage with instant alerts on bilge pump activity and battery levels.
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Communication: VHF and Iridium
Monitored Parameters: Battery levels, bilge pump activity, vessel stability
Alert System: Real-time notifications
Compatibility: Designed for superyachts of all sizes
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Designed in collaboration with engineers in mind for ease of installation. Click here for user manual.
REAL-TIME DATA
Monitors critical safety indicators including bilge water levels, bilge pump run times, battery health, tow stability (surging and yawing), and tender stability (pitching and rolling).
BRIDGE ALERTS
Provides immediate audible and visual alerts if any of the indicators exceed pre-set thresholds, giving the crew early warnings of potential problems.
ADRIFT ALARM
An immediate alert is sent to the bridge via VHF, AIS broadcast to nearby vessels, hourly Iridium reports are tracked, and COLREG-required 'Not under command' lights are activated.
FAQs
How to install TOWPRO?
TowPro is built to be easy to install by a ship’s engineer, or alternatively you can use a local trusted installer. Please see our list of recommended installers. If you are still struggling to find either of these, please contact us and we may be able to help you find one local to you..
IS IT COMPLIANT WITH IMO REGULATIONS?
AIS is regulated as a SOLAS system for collision avoidance, and therefore IMO regulations expressly prohibit the common practice of using an AIS tracker on a towed vessel. TowPro makes the captain compliant by using the new VHF Data Exchange System throughout the tow, to send safety data and to display the tow position on the electronic chart display.
IS IT EXPENSIVE TO OPERATE?
The DataTraq radio uses the free-of-charge VDES system in normal operation, removing the cost of monthly satellite data charges. If the tender goes adrift, DataTraq uses an emergency tracking website via Iridium, to enable authorised users to keep a close watch. This emergency service is provided as a single flat-rate annual charge.
WHAT IF THE BATTERY GOES FLAT?
TowPro will give you a continuous display of tender battery voltage, so that you can monitor this whilst towing. If it gets low, you can act to manage the situation. TowPro has a 7-day backup battery in the AIX-AIS and Iridium units, so the tender location can continue to be tracked.