BOATS & GEAR
PRODUCT ROUNDUP
Modern maintenance Cummins and Siren Marine connect for engine monitoring By Brian Hagenbuch
hode Island’s Siren Marine is expanding in the commercial market with a Connected Boat collaboration with Cummins. Cummins recently launched PrevenTech, which uses Siren’s cloud-based technology to monitor Cummins’ engines and generators. According to Siren, PrevenTech “uses global connectivity, big data, advanced analytics, and Internet of Things (often referred to as IoT) technology to provide advanced detection, reporting, and diagnosis of potential engine health issues on phones, tablets, and computers.” One of the main features of PrevenTech is the FleetguardFIT — FIT stands for filtration intelligence technology. Siren calls FleetguardFIT the “first comprehensive, real-time filtration, oil and hydraulic fluid quality monitoring
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solution.” It uses several smart sensors that are linked to the cloud to analyze and communicate the level and condition of a boat’s important fluids.The idea is that real-time data will eliminate guesswork and cut down on constant manual monitoring of fluids and time-consuming maintenance schedules. “Our partnership with Cummins demonstrates the transformative power of Connected Boat technology in the commercial space. Whether you have a single vessel or manage an entire fleet, keeping your assets online and running smoothly is the key to a successful operation.The technology we’ve developed with Cummins keeps small problems from becoming large ones, and allows marine stakeholders to take a proactive stance on service and maintenance,” said
Your iPhone says it’s time for an oil change.
Siren CEO Jeffrey Poole. Siren has also made inroads in the commercial market with its SirenFleet vessel management portal. “Our boats are running practically nonstop, so we need to schedule routine maintenance about every eight days. By monitoring engine data and other onboard systems through the SirenFleet dashboard, we’re able to provide mechanics with the intelligence they need to complete services quickly,” said James Freeman, the director of operations for TowBoatUS. PREVENTECH www.cummins.com
Palm pilots Simrad ramps up mobile features in a new app for navigation By Brian Hagenbuch
n updated mobile app from Simrad gives skippers more handheld control and information than ever before. Available for iPhone and iPad from the Apple Store and for Android from Google Play, this new app features enhanced mapping, with updated C-MAP nautical charts, as well as personal waypoints, routes, and tracks. According to Simrad, the updated C-MAP charts highlight the most important features in the water, making for an uncluttered view. Simrad is also touting the app’s handy mirroring feature, which consolidates control of Simrad multifunction displays through a single handheld device. “The new mirroring feature allows
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you to view and direct your Simrad electronics from anywhere on the boat right from the palm of your hand.This easy integration with companion devices, along with intuitive C-MAP charts and features make the Simrad app a no-brainer for any Simrad user to download and use,” said James Methven, Simrad’s global head of brand. The app also allows users to register their Simrad devices and get the latest product tips as well as updates on manuals and software. Registration also personalizes and synchronizes waypoints and routes. The app comes in two versions, premium and “freemium.” The premium version offers stand-alone navigation, as well as enhanced offline maps for those
The premium version of the app has significant offline capability.
fishing in areas with spotty connectivity. It also offers offline global charts, Simrad Community Traffic, AIS, high-resolution bathymetry charts, recorded tracks with depth shading, GPS navigation data and line, and five-day weather overlays on projected routes. Methven said the free version also has a host of features, with 24-hour weather overlays and complete weather data that includes sea state and wind data, and information on tides, currents, and water temperatures. SIMRAD NAVICO www.navico-commercial.com
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