Marine GPS Tracking - your Monthly Cost
Once you have purchased your hardware (see Equipment Section) your only other expense is the small ongoing monthly charge which covers all our services including all airtime, all storage on the server, license to use the maps and seven day a week support (as we have said before we charge a flat rate with no hidden extras). Below is shown that monthly cost which falls into two sections coloured Yellow and Green:
Yellow is the 'Concessionary Rates' for genuine Amateur Weekend Sailors who only use their vessel a few days a week and just for pleasure. There are two levels of service you can select depending on your needs -a basic for people with small craft and a second for people with more valuable craft, or who want that bit more.
Green is our 'Standard Rate' for All Commercial Users and Anyone Else that wants the extra services, or who will be operating outside UK waters.
Cost Breakdown
(The update times shown above do not apply to the AVT21 and AVT22 battery trackers which are variable depending on circumstance)
* Note on Tracking World Wide: A small handful of countries outside of the UK and Europe are excluded because coverage is on a different tariff, or they may not have sufficient water coverage. If you are unsure please check with us for exact coverage in the area you want to work in 03333 44 76 44 or if you are outside the UK +44 3333 44 76 44
Explanation of the columns
Tracking: The two areas shown are your base areas and they are. UK Waters only and European Waters including most of the rest of the world.
Shared / Private Map: Our lowest weekend sailor (concessionary) rates means you are likely to be on a open public map, shared with other vessels and not password protected. we do however limit the number on that page so you don’t have to hunt through many to find your vessel. With the standard rate you have a choice to be on your own, or share with people you select i.e. Sailing Clubs. Charter Fleet Operators may also want a private page, but with their many vessels on it.
Event Warning Messages: On all rates you have the option to connect the Ignition, Bilge Pump, Power Anchor, etc. to the unit and it will send an email when this item is activated.
Geo-fencing Facility: On all rates you now have the option of Geo-fencing an area and receiving a message on entry, or departure from that area. For an example you can set a fence around your mooring and get a message when the vessel leaves and returns.
Tack and Distance: On all rates you will get timed location updates. On the lower concessionary rates these are 120mins when moored and every 120seconds when underway. On the other rates it is every 30mins when moored and every 60secs when underway. However, on top of that information higher level users get an update sent when the vessel changes heading (tacks) more than a set number of degrees and when it has covered a set distance. This means a much more detailed replay of your trip, amongst other advantages of those rates.
Here is a link to a short video that shows you the basics of using GPS to track your boat’s location
The link takes you to one of our many videos on how to get the best from GPS tracking software It will show a little of what you can do with this versatile application, things like Geo-fencing, remotely monitoring your battery voltage, and how to get a message when someone is on board. To watch full screen, click on the box symbol (bottom right hand side of the video screen), or press the F’ key on your keyboard while viewing.