Raymarine Partners with WATCHIT Collision Prevention System
by Raymarine 5 Dec 12:00 UTC
Raymarine collaborates with WATCHIT Collision Prevention System © Raymarine
Raymarine, the global leader in high-performance marine electronics serving recreational boating, marine first responders, and law enforcement sectors, has announced its collaboration with WATCHIT, an innovative company dedicated to enhancing collision prevention and revolutionizing boating safety.
As part of this partnership, WATCHIT’s cutting-edge anti-collision technology will integrate with Raymarine’s advanced chartplotters, while Raymarine LightHouse Charts have been chosen as the official map provider for WATCHIT.
The integration of WATCHIT’s technology with Raymarine’s Axiom chartplotters provides boaters with an unparalleled level of safety and situational awareness, building on the strengths of Raymarine’s existing display systems. Furthermore, Raymarine’s LightHouse Charts have been designated as the standard mapping solution for all WATCHIT systems, guaranteeing that users have access to high-quality, up-to-date nautical charts that boost the system’s accuracy and reliability.
WATCHIT’s Smart Collision Prevention System employs advanced algorithms and sensor fusion drawn from automotive safety innovations, delivering enhanced protection in marine settings. The system analyzes a vessel’s existing data to issue prompt alerts before potential collisions occur. WATCHIT’s comprehensive safety coverage, which includes collision avoidance and grounding prevention, is all provided within one integrated solution. By working with Raymarine’s leading-edge chartplotters, boaters now benefit from a complete safety ecosystem at their fingertips.
“At Raymarine, we strive to make boating safer and more enjoyable for everyone on the water,” stated Michelle Hildyard, Raymarine’s VP of Operations. “Our collaboration with WATCHIT is perfectly aligned with our mission of seamless integration with new technologies and products, ultimately simplifying the boating experience for Axiom users.”
“Our partnership with Raymarine represents a groundbreaking development in marine safety technology,” said Tal Duvdevany, CEO of WATCHIT. “Integrating our Smart Collision Prevention System with Raymarine’s chartplotters and utilizing their LightHouse Charts ensures boaters receive an intuitive and comprehensive safety solution.”
The WATCHIT-Raymarine integration is currently available for compatible Axiom chartplotters. Additionally, WATCHIT systems on various platforms will now include Raymarine LightHouse Charts as their standard mapping option.
For further details on compatibility and setup, please reach out to Raymarine Product Support or authorized dealers. For more information on Raymarine and its extensive range of marine products, visit www.raymarine.com. For more about WATCHIT, go to watchit.ai.