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Boating Industry Canada
Garmin® Ltd. recently acquired Vesper Marine - a privately-held provider of AIS, VHF and vessel monitoring solutions for the marine industry. This acquisition should strengthen Garmin's already industry-leading lineup of marine products and technology.
Vesper, with almost 15 years experience, developed a suite of communication products and solutions for power, sail and workboats, including the award-winning Cortex system. Cortex combines a state-of-the-art VHF radio with Vesper’s unique smartAIS transponder and remote vessel monitoring technology. Vesper’s smartAIS transponders incorporate built-in alarms to alert mariners of potential collisions, dragging anchors and man overboard situations. The company also offers mobile apps to monitor, view and manage a Cortex system or smartAIS transponder for iOS and Android devices.
Vesper Marine is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and will join Garmin’s existing team and facility located in Auckland.
Original article published here.