The AISWatchMate Transponder includes a built-in GPS receiver and patch antenna. The AISWatchMate Transponder incorporates a built-in GPS receiver and patch antenna with the award winning AISWatchMate collision avoidance display. Vesper Marine has designed the AISWatchMate Transponder to help avoid collisions at sea. Using the Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) the AISWatchMate Transponder transmits your AIS data and displays data from all AIS equipped vessels in your vicinity.

 

Audible warning alarms are sounded if a potentially dangerous situation exists. The alarm sounds whenever a ship is detected that will come dangerously close even though the ship may still be many miles away. You are alerted immediately with the closest point of approach (CPA) and the time until CPA. Unique and customisable alarm and filter settings help to eliminate false alarms.

 

Ships and alarms are displayed in a prioritised order assisting you to safely navigate in crowded shipping areas. The AISWatchMate Transponder has a built-in Class B AIS transponder with GPS receiver and GPS patch antenna. It can be interfaced to other on-board electronics and will provide full AIS output. However, as it is a completely stand alone it is not necessary to connect it to any other device.

 

Excellent receiver sensitivity for maximum range. Full receive and transmission of all AIS data. Designed especially for highest AIS performance. Built in GPS with GPS patch antenna. Ability to connect to computers via waterproof USB. Allows transponder to be put in Silent Mode. Send AIS mayday safety message. Unique VHF “in use” indicator (When used with Vesper Marine’s VHF splitter).

 

Self diagnosis to provide warnings if AIS, GPS or antenna are not functioning. Simple installation, fully self contained, no need to wire an external GPS in most cases. One of the lowest power consumption transponders on the market. Easy to install. No external "black boxes". Winner of two international innovation awards.