
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (USA) – Yacht security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems supplier GOST™ (Global Ocean Security Technologies) and KVH® Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI), a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, will launch the GOST Watch HD mini-VSAT Global Remote Yacht Monitoring Packages at the 2013 Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 21-24 (Street Booth 829).GOST Watch HD mini-VSAT packages provide high definition surveillance using a high speed internet connection through the KVH line of mini-VSAT Broadband™ systems, along with a GSM/CDMA cellular data communicator for use when in cellular coverage areas. The KVH mini-VSAT has a pre-configured intelligent “best use” network management switch that will automatically prioritize cellular data via the GOST G3G-GSM-CDMA communicator when inside cellular range and will automatically switch the data feed to the KVH VSAT pipe when the boat is outside of cellular coverage. –
Our new packages seamlessly bring together the advantages of global internet via the KVH mini-VSAT platform, while prioritizing cellular data networks when the vessel is inside cellular coverage areas,” said Jay Keenan, President and CEO of GOST.
The new GOST Watch HD mini-VSAT Packages include everything needed to remotely monitor all activities on board the vessel from anywhere in the world via computer or smart phone over the internet. There are several different packages available to meet the needs of yacht owners and crews. These packages combine the KVH and cellular data modules with the assorted line of GOST cameras and IVR recorders accessible over the internet. Watch live video of the yacht as it leaves the harbor or view activities in the salon, staterooms or engine room via the GOST Watch HD website or iPhone and Android apps. Cameras can be set to record clips to the website based on motion detection and sent via email to the designated recipients. Camera motion detection can be armed and disarmed by using the included push button. The system can accommodate up to six cameras per login.
Higher end packages include the GWHD-IVR-1TB which features looped recording of up to six cameras for up to three months* (24/7/90*). It also features simultaneous viewing, either locally or remotely over the internet, of full motion live or recorded video from up to six cameras. Archived clips can be downloaded to a computer and burned onto DVDs. Camera motion detection can be armed and disarmed by using the included push button. The system can accommodate up to six cameras per login.
*Actual recording time may vary depending on what is in view of the cameras being recorded.
The highest tier of the TracPhone V3 and V7 packages include the addition of a GOST Xtreme Mini Dome Stainless Steel Camera. The Xtreme Mini Dome has been designed for extremely harsh environments for both internal and external use and has passed several controlled experiments by independent bodies to test its strength, continually exceeding expectation. The stainless steel housing is backed by a 15-year warranty with a three-year warranty on the internal camera, which is proof positive that this little camera can stand up to the very harshest marine environments. The GOST Xtreme Mini Dome Stainless Steel Camera is ideal for yachts, commercial vessels, oil rigs and any marine, coastal or other areas where extreme conditions exist.
For more information about the new GOST Watch HD mini-VSAT Broadband™ Packages and other GOST marine security, monitoring, tracking, surveillance, acoustic deterrent and cloaking systems, visit Street Booth 829 at the 2013 Palm Beach International Boat Show, www.gostglobal.com or call 1+954.565.9898.