08 September 2021

Thuraya, the mobile satellite services (MSS) subsidiary of the UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), has launched its web-based SatTrack maritime tracking and monitoring service in partnership with FrontM, an international developer of software applications. Developed for vessels and fleets serviced by theThuraya MarineStar Solution (supporting voice, tracking and monitoring), SatTrack, it is claimed, facilitates sustainable fishing practices, improved crew welfare and safety, better fleet visibility and management, plus onboard real time condition monitoring.

The transition to digitisation is changing the maritime sector globally, yet the pace of change is slow, because the overall costs of integrating and maintaining third-party services are still high.

Described as “a low-cost turnkey subscription-based service”, Thuraya’s SatTrack helps MarineStar users “stay in command and gain vital market advantage”, while ensuring compliance with national and international fishing laws and regulations. Subscribers do not have to delve into multiple layers of data for comprehensive insights. The online system displays the information reported from onboard MarineStar terminals on a user-friendly dashboard. Moreover, it can create and monitor geo-fences, produce detailed maps, customized alerts, weather and position reports at preset intervals based on user requirements. thuraya.com