ADVANCED TRACKING - WHO WE ARE

Since 2004, Advanced Tracking has specialized in satellite communications and geolocation for boats, goods and people.

We offer various Tracking systems, but also equipment that will enable you to stay connected anywhere on the planet: receive and send e-mails via a satellite connection, but also surf the Internet in the middle of the oceans!

The Extraordinary Journey of Christophe Allan : From Automobile to Navigation

The founder of our company, Christophe Allan, traveled an extraordinary path that took him from the cobbled streets of Belgium to the vast expanses of the ocean. His story is an exciting journey that has shaped Advanced Tracking's vision, and we'd like to share it with you.

Christophe ALLAN - Managing Director

Childhood in Belgium and the Awakening of Passion

Christophe grew up in Belgium, where he spent his childhood dreaming of adventures beyond the borders of his native country. His early passion for the sea and boats was revealed during his vacations, which were punctuated by seaside camps with the "Scoots de mer".

First Steps in the Automotive Industry

After completing his studies in the automotive field, Christophe did his military service in France in 1985. He then began his career as a car salesman in France in 1988. His dedication and expertise soon propelled him to the position of Sales Manager of a new car dealership in Belgium in 1992.

Around the world and thirst for adventure

In 1995, the call of adventure led him to embark on an extraordinary journey. Armed only with his backpack, Christophe embarked on a two-year solo circumnavigation of the globe, including a full year in Australia. During this journey, he explored the United States, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, New Zealand and many other exotic destinations. His appetite for the unknown only grew.

Offshore Sailing and the Birth of a Skipper

In 1997, after a six-month break in England to complete his degree at maritime college, Christophe realized a long-held dream: to acquire a catamaran and sail it single-handed for a memorable year. He sailed along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, finally dropping anchor in Corsica, where he began his career as a professional skipper.

The launch of Advanced Yachting

At the end of 1998, Christophe founded his own convoying company, Advanced Yachting, in partnership with a business partner. For almost six years, he covered thousands of nautical miles, convoying hundreds of boats around the world. To set himself apart from the competition, he came up with the innovative idea of offering boat geolocation to professionals, enabling them to follow their routes in real time. This revolutionary idea quickly won over not only professionals but also sailing enthusiasts.

The birth of Advanced Tracking

In 2004, after working on a number of boat convoys, Christophe decided to devote himself fully to geolocation, launching Advanced Tracking. He supplied Units to boat rental companies and private individuals, enabling them to keep an eye on their precious craft, even on the high seas.

Today, the Advanced Tracking story continues to evolve with the birth of the new SmartConnect Gateway beacon in 2023. Christophe, with his in-depth knowledge of the sea and the needs of boat owners, remains the driving force behind our company, which is constantly striving to make navigation safer and smarter for all lovers of the sea.

Advanced Tracking business area

Building on its successful experience in the maritime sector, Advanced Tracking offers geolocation and rescue solutions in other fields:

Land transport: goods (lorries, trailers, containers, wagons, etc.) and leisure (motorhomes, 4x4s, motorcycles, 2-wheelers, jet skis, etc.) Anyone wishing to ensure their own safety (hikers, lone workers, mountaineers, senior citizens, children, etc.) The systems offered by the company have demonstrated their reliability over time, but above all their effectiveness, enabling several people to be saved.

Our strengths

We offer systems that work with all global networks, whether satellite-based: Inmarsat, Iridium, Globalstar and Starlink, or mobile phone-based: multi-operator SIM cards in almost a hundred countries worldwide. Advanced Tracking is an Inmarsat Service Provider.