Boatracs Inc.

Boatracs Inc. is a company that specializes in providing communication, software, and information solutions to the maritime industry. Founded in 1990, Boatracs aims to enhance the efficiency, safety, and profitability of vessel operations through advanced technology solutions. The company's offerings typically include vessel tracking, fleet management, and satellite communications services.


Boatracs is known for its proprietary software that integrates with onboard systems to facilitate real-time data collection and reporting. This helps maritime operators make informed decisions based on up-to-date information. Their solutions are utilized across various sectors within the maritime industry, including commercial shipping, fishing, offshore oil and gas, and government vessels.


The company is committed to improving operational efficiency by providing tools for better communication between ship and shore, automated reporting, and comprehensive data analysis. As technology continues to evolve, Boatracs has adapted its offerings to include more advanced features and enhanced user interfaces.


In summary, Boatracs Inc. plays a crucial role in the maritime industry by leveraging technology to streamline vessel operations, improve safety, and increase overall efficiency.


Products

See the vessel on a map from a web browser; VMS approved in selected areas; send or receive email from the vessel; send important information to the home office w/o waiting.

San Diego USA

9155 Brown Deer Road
San Diego CA 92121
USA

Ships

LY-163

Barge | Flag: United States of America | Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA

Maritime News

Trump Urged to Stand Strong on Shipbuilding in Talks with Xi

Trump Urged to Stand Strong on Shipbuilding in Talks with Xi

2 days ago
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer concessions when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Democratic Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Mark Kelly of Arizona as well as Republicans Tim Scott of South Carolina and Todd Young of Indiana told Trump in a letter sent on Monday that China's decades-long effort to "decimate American shipbuilding" demanded the use of U.S. trade measures to their fullest extent.
Two Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz

Two Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz

2 days ago
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MISC Names LNG Carrier Vessel Pair

MISC Names LNG Carrier Vessel Pair

4 days ago
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US Says It Carried Out Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran

US Says It Carried Out Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran

5 days ago
The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran.Earlier, Iran's top joint military command said the U.S. had violated a ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz, and by striking civilian areas."U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces including missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes," the military said in a statement.
PD Ports Expands Operations with Third Electric Liebherr LPS 550

PD Ports Expands Operations with Third Electric Liebherr LPS 550

7 hours ago
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