WatchMate for Jessica

Teenage adventurer Jessica Watson, in her attempt to be the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe, will now be relying on a new electronic instrument for additional on-water safety.  

The AIS WatchMate from Vesper Marine is a collision warning instrument that's designed for easy use. As a dedicated safety tool it provides mariners with advance warnings and features prioritisation and filtering capabilities that aim to eliminate the clutter and complexity associated with other AIS solutions.

Vesper Marine says safety is too important to be buried in complicated menus or user interfaces; as a result the WatchMate's intuitive interface provides concise and relevant data when it's needed most.

WatchMate is claimed to have very low power consumption, which is an important factor for energy conscious sailors that rely on solar and wind to keep batteries charged.

The system was installed aboard Ella's Pink Lady by Vesper Marine agents Aquatronics Marine in Brookvale.

For more information about the WatchMate visit www.vespermarine.com