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.

425-945-1091
www.boatracs.com
425-649-2258

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

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2 days ago

ElbFeeder, a joint venture of the Icelandic transportation company Eimskip and German listed ship-owner Ernst Russ, signed contracts for a pair of 2,280-TEU container vessels with the shipyard China Merchants Jin Ling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co. Ltd. The newbuildings will be an addition to the ElbFeeder joint venture and expand it to a total of nine vessels. Options for two additional vessels were negotiated.The newbuildings will be employed in the Eimskip Blue Line between Reykjavik and Rotterdam for an initial 10-year period through a time-charter agreement signed in combination with the newbuilding contract.

Trump Administration Drops Gauntlet on UN Fuel Rules, Threatens Tariffs

2 days ago

The United States has told countries to reject a United Nations' marine fuel emissions-cutting deal or face tariffs, visa restrictions and port levies, U.S. and European officials and sources told Reuters.The Trump administration is looking to boost U.S. economic might, including by taking a bigger role in global shipping, and has used tariffs as a weapon to extract better terms from Washington’s trade partners.In April, countries struck a draft agreement through the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization (IMO) that would impose a fee on ships that breach global carbon emissions standards.

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2 days ago

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“2 Days, 50 Ports”: New Wave Media Acquires Port of the Future Conference & Exhibition

3 days ago

New Wave Media, a leading B2B media company serving the global maritime, offshore energy, subsea and logistics sectors, acquired the Port of the Future Conference & Exhibition, a premier international symposium known for its focus on advancing port infrastructure, technology, and policy.Under the continued leadership of its founder, Kevin Clement, the event will retain its iconic tagline — “2 Days, 50 Ports” — and continue to convene top-tier port and terminal executives from around the world.The 2026 Port of the Future Conference is scheduled to be held March 23-25, 2026, at the Hilton University of Houston.

HD Hyundai Philippines Cuts Steel on First Vessel

4 days ago

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has conducted a steel cutting ceremony for a 115,000-ton product tanker at the HD Hyundai Philippines Shipyard in Subic Bay, Philippines.The vessel is the first ship built by HD Hyundai Philippines and is the first in a series of four vessels ordered from an Asian shipping company in December last year.Last May, HD KSOE signed a lease agreement with Cerberus Capital for a portion of the Philippine shipyard site, marking the launch of this second HD KSOE overseas shipyard.