Buoys for Fishing & Tracking

Know where your buoy is at any time – anywhere in the world. DigitalGlobe's OrbBuoy™ is easy for an owner to retrieve, yet it's designed to avoid detection and theft. The OrbBuoy is retrieved using high-accuracy GPS, a high-intensity nighttime recovery beacon and two-way communication via the INMARSAT IsatM2M satellite network.

OBY-200

Track your fishing assets – anywhere in the world.

This new generation buoy is easily retrieved through the use of high accuracy GPS positioning and two-way communications via the INMARSAT IsatM2M satellite network that virtually remains awake and listening for commands. The buoy contains a high-intensity recovery beacon and is designed with replaceable alkaline batteries that have a two year life expectancy. Locatio information and control capability for each buoy is integrated into DigitalGlobe’s OrbMap™ software, allowing fishermen to see and track each buoy’s location on top of SeaStar oceanographic maps.

Advantages

  • Fully compatible with OrbMap™
  • Accurate GPS position
  • Inmarsat IsatM2M satellite network
  • Two-way communications
  • Sea surface temperature sensor
  • High-intensity beacon for nighttime recovery
  • Start up, Battery Saving, Active and Recovery modes, plus Polling
  • Faster response times for commands

M3i Sonar Buoy

Track your Fishing Assets and their Productivity

Know the location of your fishing gear at all times but also what is happening beneath it with Marine Instruments’ M3i Sonar Buoy. These buoys are equipped with a 50 KHz/500W echo-sounder, GPS, sea temp sensor and satellite transceiver. They report sonar readings (or pings) as well as position, SST and battery voltage back to the vessel at adjustable frequencies. All information is displayed in the buoy MSB control software. Position, SST and voltage can also be viewed in OrbMap on top of Fish Finding Maps.

The MSB software allows users to remotely adjust the gain on the echo-sounder to produce the best possible readings. These features, along with the remotely-activated, high-intensity beacon for nighttime recovery are achieved using two-way communication via the Iridium satellite network. M3i buoys are designed with a double solar panel system as well as an alkaline battery pack, providing unlimited autonomy. In addition to gaining valuable sounding data, captains can use the position reports to interpret real-time ocean currents.

Functionality Features:

  • Battery Saving Mode – Buoy reports twice a day. Soundings are taken every two hours and sent with position report. Six sonar soundings per report
  • Approach Mode – Buoy reports every three hours during 12 hours. Soundings are taken every. Three sonar soundings with each report
  • Recovery Mode – Buoy reports once immediately upon command, then reports every 15 minutes for two hours. 1 sonar sounding per report
  • Poll Mode – Buoy reports all data on demand
  • Flash Mode – Activates the high-intensity beacon and causes the buoy to report every 15 minutes for an hour with one ping per report

DigitalGlobe Satellite Receiver (GSR)

Efficiently track your OrbBuoy™ units.

Whereas normal marine email systems can show delays of varying length, the GSR utilizes Inmarsat's latest ISatDataPro technology to provide reliable, near-real-time communications.

The system is comprised of a satellite transreceiver along with the required cable for connection to your vessel's PC via serial port or USB. When the GSR is combined with OrbMap™ software, buoy positions are automatically received and plotted on C-Maps charts or on your favorite oceanographic base maps. No additional data box is needed, just your PC.

Marine Satellite Receiver (MSR)

Efficiently track your OrbBuoy™ units.

The Marine Satellite Receiver (MSR) works with DigitalGlobe’s OrbBuoys as an independent communications system that sends and receives buoy reports and commands. Whereas normal marine email systems can show delays of varying length, the MSR utilizes Iridium technology to provide reliable, near-real-time communications.

The system is comprised of an external unit with the Iridium transceiver, GPS receiver and antenna, along with the required cables for connection to your vessel’s PC via serial port or USB. Using the MSR with OrbMapTM software, buoy positions are automatically plotted on C-Maps charts. The system’s functionality is displayed by LED lights on the data box, which monitor the status of the transceiver, the GPS signal and the system’s interface with your PC.

MIP Radio Buoy

The new Marine Instruments’ MIP Radio Buoy is designed specifically for use on longline vessels, allowing fishing captains to monitor their fishing lines up to 50 miles away. The MIP Radio Buoy allows captains to view buoy positions, monitor line drift and identify line breaks.

The MIP Radio Buoy transmits buoy position and battery voltage level in encrypted radio messages to help avoid detection. The buoy has an internal GPS receiver, rechargeable batteries, durable stainless steel construction, magnetic (On/Off) switch, high intensity recovery light, and a small whip antenna.