Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: Global Marine Safety Company Accelerates Development of Next Generation VHF Communications Technology Platform

Auckland based Vesper Marine, a designer and manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, announced today it has been awarded a Research and Development Project Grant from Callaghan Innovation. The grant will accelerate Vesper Marine’s development of the next generation of VHF technology for marine communication.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: Technautic BV to distribute Vesper Marine’s smartAIS transponder systems for recreational and commercial vessels.

Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, announced today that Technautic BV is their new distributor for the Netherlands. Technautic will be a strategic partner for Vesper Marine in meeting the growing international demand for quality commercial and recreational AIS transponders.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: WatchMate XB-8000 is the World’s First Black Box AIS transponder with Intelligent Alarm Capabilities for Enhanced Safety of Vessel and Crew

Vesper Marine announced today the release of its revolutionary smartAIS technology. Combined with award-winning, proven Vesper Marine products, smartAIS provides new capabilities – including the world’s first black box AIS transponder with built-in safety alarms – to make boating safer and more enjoyable.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: New Sales Director for AIS transponder systems, Jeremy Singleton, to drive the brand’s global footprint.

Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, has appointed Jeremy Singleton as Sales Director for the company’s award-winning AIS collision avoidance systems for recreational and commercial vessels. Jeremy Singleton brings a wealth of technical sales, marketing and product management leadership to Vesper Marine.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: WatchMate Asset Protection System to be Used in Long Island Sound

Vesper Marine announced it has provided its virtual Automatic Identification System (AIS) to New York Power Authority (NYPA) to protect submerged power cables in Long Island Sound. The WatchMate Asset Protection System is the first U.S. installation of a system combining virtual AIS technology to mark subsea cables in conjunction with highly integrated and advanced software for monitoring vessel traffic patterns which directly alerts vessels to avoid anchor damage to inshore submarine infrastructure assets.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: Expands WatchMate Vision Features with Free Upgrade

Vesper Marine announced a free upgrade for its flagship AIS Class B transponder, the WatchMate Vision. Streamlining usability, while adding significant new safety features and enhancements to the user experience, this update continues Vesper Marine’s unique approach of constant innovation through a series of downloadable updates. Pre-installed on all new units, the update is also available at no charge for existing owners.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: Adds Powerful New Features to XB-8000 AIS Transponder

Vesper Marine announced today that its XB-8000 Class B AIS, has a software update available for all new and existing owners. Vesper Marine’s consistent and storied history of AIS innovation and product development is evident in the new version, which incorporates important features that provide even more capabilities to enhance marine safety.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: Releases Compact XB-6000 Class B AIS Transponder

Vesper Marine announced today the release of a new Class B AIS, the XB-6000. The black box transponder includes a built-in NMEA 2000® gateway and GPS antenna that integrates AIS, GPS and NMEA instrument data to display vital safety information on any AIS-compatible chartplotter, multifunction display (MFD) or personal computer.

Auckland, New Zealand - Vesper Marine: Announces its Virtual AIS Beacons To Be Used In New Zealand's Bay of Plenty

Vesper Marine announced today it has been awarded the contract to provide Virtual Automatic Identification System (AIS) Beacons to mark seven reefs hazardous to shipping in the Bay of Plenty, as well as provide a coastal monitoring capability.