Maritime

Ground Control supplies fishing trawlers, yacht races, fisheries, data buoys, container ships and military vessels with tracking, telemetry and communication solutions.

We design and build our own devices, and work with a wide variety of partners to ensure that we can deliver precisely the right combination of hardware, airtime and data you need.

Track Vessels Anywhere At Sea with Satellite Connectivity

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Remote Vessel
Monitoring

Monitor vessel performance, fuel usage and engine health in real time, from anywhere. Our solutions integrate with onboard sensors and control systems, enabling early anomaly detection, reducd maintenance costs, and compliance.

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Emergency
SOS Readiness

Satellite-enabled connectivity provides a critical communication lifeline at sea. With built-in failover options and rugged marine-rated equipment, our solutions keep critical channels open in the face of storms, blackouts, or equipment failure.

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Jamming & Spoofing Resilient Technology

Our RockBLOCK Pro STL and RockSTAR STL devices utilize the Iridium Satellite Time & Location (STL) signal, about 1,000 times stronger than GPS and GNSS. It delivers accurate location data when GPS / GNSS signals are absent or disrupted.

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Global, Real-Time
Tracking

Stay connected to your fleet anywhere on Earth with our marine-ready hardware and tracking platform. Our tracking solution delivers real-time position updates, historical route data, and event tracking for complete maritime oversight.

Recommended Devices:

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Vessel Tracking & Monitoring

RockFLEET is our flagship maritime tracking and monitoring solution. It transmits real-time tracking data, and multiple customizable data inputs, for example, tamper alerts, bilge-pump alarms, catch data, engine diagnostics, entry and exit of geofences and power disruption. It is used by pleasurecraft, fishing vessels, patrol boats, offshore support vessels and more.

RockSTAR offers similar functionality in a carry on/carry off format.
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USVs & Data Buoys

The best device for this application depends on your data volumes and whether you need to be able to remotely control your asset. If it's a drifting data buoy sending wave height, salinity, or temperature several times a day, RockBLOCK 9603 is widely used. If you need to send several sensors' data at once, try RockBLOCK 9704.

If you need to be able to talk in real-time to your vessel, RockREMOTE Mini (and the OEM version) use an IP-based connection, and are ideal for use in unmanned surface vessels.

Products to support this sector

Who uses Ground Control for Maritime Tracking and Monitoring?

Commercial Shipping

Maritime navigation faces escalating threats from GPS spoofing and jamming, which can mislead vessels into perilous situations. RockBLOCK Pro STL addresses this challenge by delivering both GNSS and Iridium STL-derived positions.

Coast Guard

Ensure round-the-clock situational awareness with real-time vessel tracking and two-way communication. Our solution enhances operational efficiency, enabling rapid response to emergencies, unauthorized incursions, and evolving maritime threats.

Border Force

Monitor and secure maritime borders with precise tracking and instant alerts for suspicious activity. With geofencing, historical route data, and seamless communication, teams can enforce regulations and respond swiftly to unauthorized movements.

Offshore Energy Support Vessels

Maintain visibility over offshore logistics with real-time tracking and automated event monitoring. Improve coordination between vessels and shore-based operations while ensuring crew safety in remote and high-risk environments.

Coast Guard

Ensure round-the-clock situational awareness with real-time vessel tracking and two-way communication. Our solution enhances operational efficiency, enabling rapid response to emergencies, unauthorized incursions, and evolving maritime threats.

Commercial and Sport Fishing

Track and manage small fishing fleets with real-time positioning, catch-zone monitoring, and compliance reporting. Ensure crew safety with emergency alerting, while optimizing routes and fuel usage for cost efficiency.

Yacht Charter

Provide guests and fleet managers with a seamless tracking solution for vessel security and trip monitoring. Real-time updates, geofence alerts, and emergency communication features ensure safe and stress-free journeys for charter operators and their customers.

Here to help

Whether you have a single boat or a fleet of container ships, we can help ensure that your vessels and your crew remain connected. With teams in the UK and USA, and over 20 years' experience in delivering maritime satellite communications, we've got you covered.

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