Combating boat theft
With nearly 1,200 boats stolen every year in France, and even more equipment such as dinghies, dinghy engines, electronics, etc., solutions exist to combat this scourge.
A range of security equipment is available, both to deter organized theft gangs and to recover stolen boats.
Video surveillance camera
Presence detectors, intruder alarms and video surveillance cameras are all systems that can alert and/or identify potential thieves, whether or not you are on board your boat. Completely autonomous, wireless solutions such as the Imilab video surveillance camera from Advanced Tracking enable discreet remote monitoring of your boat's interior and/or exterior.
With its long battery life, this little camera can withstand all weathers and is triggered by powerful infrared lights as soon as movement is detected, day or night.
Multiple cameras can be managed from your smartphone.
Geolocation beacon
Given that only 5% of the 1,200 boats stolen each year are recovered, the benefits of fitting your boat with a beacon, apart from your own safety, are obvious. A geolocation tag will make it easier to locate your boat in the event of theft. There are, for example, satellite geolocation systems such as the SmartOne C beacon.
Its small size makes it easy to conceal in your boat. A true GPS tracker, it uses a motion-detection tracking function with automatic alerts when your boat leaves the predetermined zone. Variable according to tracking options, it has a battery life of 8 months to 1.5 years when powered by rechargeable lithium or NIMH batteries, giving you plenty of time to find your sailing companion!
If you'd like to equip your boat with a video surveillance or geolocation system to avoid the inconvenience of theft, you'll find more information by following these links.
- On-board alarm systems and video surveillance cameras : https://www.advanced-tracking.com/collections/alarmes-bateau
- Satellite and GSM geolocation system : https://www.advanced-tracking.com/collections/Units-geolocation
