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### Hardware

#### Full Integration

Vendors offering full suite of products for modern boats, including plotters, instruments and sensors.

- [B&G](https://www.bandg.com) - Sensors, radars, plotters, displays for racing and cruising.
- [Furuno](https://www.furunousa.com/en) - Sensors, sonar, radar, plotters, autopilots.
- [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/) - Sensors, plotters, radars, sonar, displays, auto-pilots, charts, cameras and integration.
- [Humminbird](https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com/us) - Plotter, sonar, charts, apps, One-Boat network.
- [Lowrance](https://www.lowrance.com) - Plotters, transducers, charts, trolling motors.
- [NKE](https://nke-marine-electronics.com/instruments/) - Plotters, AIS, autopilot, sensors for cruising and ocean racing.
- [Pixel Sur Mer](https://www.pixelsurmer.com/en) - Racing oriented plotters, auto-pilot, data integration, voice, 3D sail scanning and safety management.
- [Raymarine](https://www.raymarine.com) - Sensors, radars, plotters, displays, VHF, AIS and Seatalk NG.
- [Simrad](https://www.simrad-yachting.com) - Plotters, auto-pilots, sonar, radar, AIS, VHF, transducers, charts, apps.
- [SI-TEX](https://www.si-tex.com) - Plotters, sonar, AIS, radar, autopilot, sensors.

#### NMEA Interfacing

See [NMEA Wi-Fi Gateways](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads/nmea-wifi-gateways/) for a comparison of available products.

- [Actisense](https://actisense.com) - NMEA bridges and gateways.
- [Chetco](http://www.chetcodigital.com) - NMEA bridges, marine PC, SeaGauge and SeaSmart.NET for Bluetooth, 4G and Wifi.
- [Comar](https://comarsystems.com) - AIS focused with NMEA bridge, multiplexer and sensors.
- [Copperhill](https://copperhilltech.com) - Raspberry PI and ESP32 NMEA2000 boards, simulators, HATs.
- [Digital Yacht](https://digitalyacht.co.uk) - NMEA multiplexers, sensors, gateways plus AIS and 4G/5G.
- [Gadget Pool](http://www.gadgetpool.de) - German vendor, with English info, of NMEA and Seatalk interfaces and displays.
- [gedad](https://www.gedad.de) - German vendor, *Marine Control Server* for NMEA0183, NMEA2000 and i2c, with SignalK support.
- [HAT Labs](https://hatlabs.fi) - Open Source NMEA2000, ESP32 and RasPi hardware, including the <img src="../images/icons/github.ico" alt="" width="16" height="16"> [Halos](https://github.com/halos-org/halos) containerized marine OS for Raspberry Pi and [HALPI2](https://shop.hatlabs.fi/products/halpi2-computer) marinized Raspberry Pi.
- [Luissa 351](https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/luissa.351) - NMEA gateways, multiplexers and Wifi integration. Portugal selling internationally through eBay.
- [Marine Control Server](https://open-boat-projects.org/en/marine-control-server/) - Raspberry Pi based NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interface with OpenPlotter and SignalK integration.
- [Matsutec](http://www.matsutec.cn) - Chinese supplier of NMEA hardware, testers, gateways plus AIS and auto-pilots.
- [MySmartBoat](https://mysmartboat.com/) -  Monitoring and integration hardware, electrical components, MySmartApp unified dashboard.
- [Nauti-Control](https://nauti-control.com) - Seatalk and NMEA2000 wifi bridges and remote controls. Also on <img src="../images/icons/youtube.ico" alt="" width="16" height="16"> [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Nauti-Control).
- [Oceanav](https://ocenav.com) - Spanish vendor, with English info, of NMEA wifi gateways and auto-pilot remote control.
- [Onwa](https://www.onwamarine.com/NMEA_Devices.html) - NMEA converters and multiplexers, and general marine electronics.
- [OpenMarine](https://openmarine.net) - NMEA [MacArthur HAT](https://macarthur-hat-documentation.readthedocs.io)for Raspberry PI with OpenPlotter.
- [Pitufino](https://pitufino.com) - Wifi gateway for NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 with optional Seatalk 1 and cloud access.
- [Quark](https://www.quark-elec.com) - NMEA devices, sensors, internet gateways, gauges and remote monitoring, including both J1939 and analogue integration for engines.
- [Rosuku](https://www.rusoku.com) - TouCAN Marine NMEA2000 USB adaptor.
- [SailorGuard](https://www.sailorguard.com) - Micro-controller minimal implementation of SignalK for performance and low power, and windlass integration with mobile app ([AnchorGuard](https://www.sailorguard.com/anchor-guard)).
- [SailServer](https://sailserver.com) - NMEA 2000 interfaced box for automatic logbook, anchor watch and remote tracking, including via NoForeignLand and racing performance. Danish vendor, with English info.
- [See Sailing](https://www.see-sailing.com) - NMEA data visualization for yacht race analysis and NMEA to Bluetooth hardware.
- [Shipmodul](https://shipmodul.com) - NMEA/Seatalk multiplexers and LAN gateways, macOS and Windows configuration client ([workaround for Linux](https://www.cricalix.net/2023/05/07/miniplex-and-linux/)).
- [SK Pang Electronics](https://www.skpang.co.uk) - Raspberry Pi boards and HATs for CAN-Bus integration, NMEA2000 simulators, GPS modules, LCD displays.
- [Tinley](https://www.tinleyelectronics.com/) - NMEA interfaces, sensors, multiplexers, converters.
- [Veinland](https://veinland.net) - German vendor, with English info, of commercial NMEA multiplexers, embedded PCs and instruments.
- [Vela Navgea](https://www.vela-navega.com) - Portuguese sailor who builds *NMEA4Wifi* range of multiplexers for NMEA0183, N2K and Seatalk.
- [vyacht](http://vyacht.net) - Open source wireless boat router for NMEA 2000/0183 and Seatalk, with built-in SignalK instrument panel.
- [Wegmatt](https://wegmatt.com) - *dAISy* AIS receivers and NMEA0183 interfacing.
- [Yacht Devices](https://www.yachtd.com) - NMEA bridges, gateways and sensors including engine gateways for J1939 or J1708 digital interfaces and spark plug sensors for older outboards.
- [Yakbitz](https://yakbitz.com) - Seatalk, NMEA, AIS and Autopilot interfaces.

#### Marine PCs and Components

- [Austral](https://austral-eng.com/) - Marinized Raspberry Pi, sensors, apps including racing auto-pilot.
- [Beetronics](https://www.beetronics.co.uk/c-marine?_gl=1*1f0b82j*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gbraid=0AAAAADm9gnpX9qEe0DYsgTxrXqGaGG_4d) - Marine monitors and touchscreens.
- [Bluestone](https://www.bluestonetechnology.co.uk/) - Marine LCD displays.
- [BVM](https://www.bvm.co.uk/industries-2/transport-solutions/marine-solutions/) - Marine displays and PCs.
- [Cybernet](https://www.cybernetman.com/) - Marine rackmount and mini PCs.
- [Impulse](https://www.impulse-embedded.co.uk/solutions/industrial-computing-solutions/marine-and-subsea) - Marine PCs and displays.
- [Marine Data Solutions](https://marinedatasolutions.com) - Satellite and mobile internet integration, *MDS Blender* marine router.
- [Poynting](https://poynting.tech/marine-coastal-antennas/) - Marine antennas for 4G/5G/Wifi.

#### Instruments and Autopilots

- [A+T](https://www.aandtinstruments.com) - Wind sensors, *Sailing Processor* boat server, displays, valves. South coast of England based. Repairs, and integration for superyachts and racing boats.
- [Airmar](https://www.airmar.com/) - Transducers, sensors, NMEA bridging, weather instruments and apps.
- [Cyclops Marine](https://www.cyclopsmarine.com) - Smart load sensors and displays.
- [Daniamant](https://daniamant.com) - Forward looking sonar (previously *EchoPilot*), alarms and other safety related products.
- [em-trak](https://em-trak.com) - VHF and AIS.
- [ICOM](https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/marine/) - Marine VHF, SSB, GMDSS, AIS, radar.
- [LCJ Capteurs](https://lcjcapteurs.com/en/categorie-girouette-anemometres-capteur-vent/marine-en/) - Wind and weather instruments, StatMETEO wind data recording software.
- [MAPTATTOO](https://www.maptattoo.com) - eInk chart plotter.
- [NASA Marine](https://www.nasamarine.com) - Instruments, monitors, AIS, displays.
- [Nauticsense](https://nautic-sense.com) - ESP32 based deck instruments with NMEA 2000, SignalK and BLE integration. Open source projects at <img src="../images/icons/github.ico" alt="" width="16" height="16"> [Sail-Tech](https://github.com/Sail-Tech) on GitHub.
- [Nautinect](https://nautinect.com) - Open source hardware design and mobile app, controller with wheel or tiller drive.
- [Navinet](https://www.navinet-autopilot.com/) - SmartSail autopilot with OpenCPN and NMEA integration, and N2K-AL smart alarm system.
- [PCNautic](https://pcnautic.com) - Tiller auto-pilot with mobile apps, plus BoatController NMEA and Wifi interfacing and related instruments.
- [Safiery](https://safiery.com/marine-new/) - Digital switching, monitoring, Victron and NMEA integration.
- [Scadys](https://go.scadys.io) - MDD400 TFT display for NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 and Seatalk data, usable as ST60 replacements. Kickstarter project by cruising sailor.
- [Vakaros](https://www.vakaros.com) - Racing oriented instruments. Instruction videos on <img src="../images/icons/youtube.ico" alt="" width="16" height="16"> [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Safiery).
- [Veratron](https://veratron.com/pages/marine) - NMEA instruments, gateways and sensors, displays.
- [Wema](https://wema.co.uk) - NMEA instruments, gauges, bridges, analog to digital converters.

#### Boat Integration and Remote Monitoring

- [BoatCommand](https://boatcommand.com) - Vessel tracking and remote monitoring, aimed at commercial fishermen, also used by yacht sailors. US-based, part of [ViaTrax](https://www.viatrax.com).
- [BoatKit](https://boatkit.io) - Navigation, monitoring, NMEA aggregation. Apple and Android mobile, Docker and RaspPi server installs. Cloud accounts, integration with MQTT, Sonos, Windy and more.
- [BoatMonitor32](https://www.boatmonitor32.co.uk) - Mobile app and boat hardware hub with Victron integration.
- [EasyHub](https://dpnav.de/) - German vendor (DPNav) WiFi gateway with NMEA2000 integration and remote tracking, with cloud service.
- [Galvanic Works](https://galvanicworks.com) - Voice alert devices, crew pulse wristbands, mobile app for MOB, AIS collisions, anchor alarm, watch management, remote monitoring. Sailer owned company in Balearics, with English/French/Spanish/Italian/German language on-line shop.
- [Hello Sailor](https://hello-sailor.co.uk) - LTE/SMS based remote boat monitoring, subscription-free.
- [iNav4u](https://www.inav4u.com) - **Zora** integrated monitoring, navigation, dashboards.
- [Maretron](https://www.maretron.com) - Integrated monitoring and visualization, NMEA bridges and sensors.
- [Nautic Alert](https://nauticalert.com) - Remote GPS tracking, bilge and power monitoring.
- [Navigation Laptops](https://navigationlaptops.com) - Laptops setup for navigation with instrument packages.
- [Oceanic Systems](https://osukl.com) -  Sensors, relays, probes, gateways, displays for remote monitoring and security, including J1939 engine interface.
- [Orca](https://getorca.com/orca-core/) - Data hub for NMEA, auto-pilot, radar with chart plotter and remote monitoring.
- [PAJ GPS](https://www.paj-gps.co.uk) - UK remote GPS tracking hardware and app.
- [Philippi](https://www.philippi-online.de/) - German supplier of monitoring, sensors and electrical power components, including refit panels for Bavaria yachts.
- [PredictWind DataHub](https://www.predictwind.com/datahub) - Data logging, remote monitoring, internet data, NMEA and auto-pilot interface.
- [Raspmarine](https://raspmarine.dk) - Danish. Raspberry Pi based integration.
- [Renogy](https://www.renogy.com/) - Power management and monitoring.
- [Sensar Marine](https://sensarmarine.com) - Subscription-based remote monitoring with app, SMS and NMEA integration.
- [Siren Marine](https://sirenmarine.com/) - Remote boat monitoring.
- [Smartboatia](https://smartboatia.com) - Smart boat hub with anchor alarm, remote monitoring, logging and AI-based trim suggestions.
- [Smart Boat Systems](https://www.smartboatsystem.com) - Dominican Republic based integrator, supplies package of ODroid based hubs running open source packages with 4G Hub and Zigbee sensors.
- [Sway](https://sway-sailing.com/) - Wifi integration for NMEA2000, data recording to local storage, remote tracking. Mobile app for iOS and Android, social voyage sharing.
- [Vesscomm](https://vesscomm.com) - Mobile data (2G/4G) based monitoring hubs and mobile apps.
- [Victron](https://www.victronenergy.com) - Power devices with associated monitoring, integration, power sensors, displays.
- [Vircru](https://www.vircru.com) - Remote boat monitoring with mobile app.
- [Zigboat](https://www.zigboat.com) - Zigbee based remote boat sensors and monitoring with SMS and mobile app notifications by Glomex.

#### Audio, Electrical, Safety, Accessories

- [Aquatic AV](https://www.aquaticav.com/pages/environments-marine) - Speakers, amplifiers, head units.
- [Avtex](https://avtex.co.uk) - 12V TVs popular on boats.
- [BlueBoat](https://bluerobotics.com/product-category/boat/) - Components and open source software for marine robotics.
- [Blue Sea](https://www.bluesea.com) - Electrical components, meters, cable glands and enclosures, on-line and mobile calculators, monitoring.
- [Crimp](https://crimp.studio) - On-line DC diagram editor with simulation and validation.
- [Cruising Solutions](https://www.cruisingsolutions.com/collections/communication) - 'Marriage Savers' intercom headsets.
- [Kicker Audio](https://kickeruk.com/pages/boat-audio) - Speakers, amplifiers, cables.
- [MarineDCAC](https://marinedcac.com) - Cruising sailor run, builds [BankManager](https://marinedcac.com/pages/bankmanager) for controlling traditional/lithium battery banks, and DC aircon.
- [Peplink](https://www.peplink.com/) - Marine antennas and routers for 5G.
- [Sailor Hat for Raspberry Pi](https://docs.hatlabs.fi/sh-rpi/) - Power Pi from NMEA2000 bus, safe shutdown, glitch protection.
- [Simarine](https://simarine.net) - Slovenian company supplying battery monitors, control panels, switching, sensors and accessories.
- [SmartDock](https://www.smartdock.de/en) - Dock boat remotely via mobile app using engines and thrusters. German vendor with English info.
- [Topargee](https://www.topargee.com.au/) - Bluetooth enabled water and fuel flow meters, automated shut-off valves.
- [Yacht Controller](https://www.yachtcontroller.com) - Handheld engine & steering remote control for docking.
- [Weatherdock](https://www.easyais.com) - German supplier of AIS transceivers and splitters, personal trackers and beacons, boat monitoring.

### Software

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- [Adrena](https://www.adrena-software.com) - Navigation and route optimization packages specialized for cruisers or racing.
- [AFTrack](http://afischer-online.de/and/aftrack/) - Android GPS tracking and navigation with offline maps, logging, wind routing, AIS and SignalK support.
- [AggSoft](https://www.aggsoft.com) - Windows based data loggers/aggregators for NMEA, ModBus, GPS, USB etc.
- [Aqua Map](https://www.globalaquamaps.com) - Navigation app for iOS and Android with charts, and NMEA/SignalK input over WiFi.
- [DeepBlue](https://deepblue.app/) - Yacht management app.
- [Expedition Marine](https://www.expeditionmarine.com) - Windows-based navigation, weather routing and racing app, official supplier to The Volvo Ocean Race, Americas Cup, Sail GP etc.
- [Go Pottie](https://gopottie.app) - Crowd-sourced lobster pot location sharing for British Isles, iOS and Android mobile apps.
- [Guardian Digital](https://www.guardiandigital.tech/) - Soft plotter / MFD for Apple devices.
- [LuckGRIB](https://luckgrib.com) - Weather data download, view and routing.
- [Meltemus](https://www.meltemus.com/index.php/en/) - Navigation, weather and charts for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux. **qtVLM** weather and chart viewer free on some platforms.
- [Maintenance ROS](https://maintenanceros.com) - Boat maintenance management.
- [Navigatrix](https://navigatrix.net/nx/) - Custom Linux distribution for navigation. Free.
- [Navimetrix](https://navimetrix.com) - Integrated navigation, weather, charting, routing for Android, Windows, iOS and macOS.
- [Navstation](https://navstation.net) - **MacENCx64Integrate** plotting, navigation, charts and NMEA integration for macOS.
- [NMEA 2000 Solutions](https://www.nmea2000solutions.com) - NMEA BridgeBuilder and NMEA Gateway packages, consultancy.
- [Ocean Signal](https://oceansignal.com) - PLBs, EPIRBs, AIS alarms, VHF and radar transponders.
- [OsmAnd](https://osmand.net/) - Offline mobile apps for OpenStreetMap, with nautical support in Pro and higher.
- [Rose Point](https://www.rosepoint.com) - Navigation software, North America gazatteer, NMEA gateway.
- [SailKick](https://www.sailkick.io) - Offline webapp and mobile app for boat metrics, with weather, climatology and basic routing, optional cloud sync for metrics, polars, public page. SignalK integration.
- [Sail Logger](https://saillogger.com) - Logbook for mobiles, with NMEA integration.
- [Sailing Performance](https://www.sailingperformance.com) - Racing performance analysis.
- [SailRacer](http://sailracer.net) - Tactical racing app for iOS, Android, watch and eInk displays, with polars, charts, wind graphs and SignalK integration.
- [SailRouter](https://sailrouter.org) - AI based routing for onboard Raspberry Pi with NMEA and SignalK integration. Community Edition with planned commercial and SaaS versions.
- [SailSense](https://sailsense.xyz) - Local GenAI assisted analysis, advice and alarms. SignalK based.
- [SailTrack](https://www.angelnav.co.uk) - **AngelNav** plotter app for mobile and PC with charts and traditional charting techniques and NMEA integration.
- [SavvyNavvy](https://www.savvy-navvy.com) - Plotter app for mobile with integrated weather, AIS, charting and NMEA integration.
- [SeaIQ](https://seaiq.com) - Navigation for pilots, on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS. Lower price version for recreational sailors.
- [SKipper](https://www.skipperapp.net) - SignalK instrumentation display app for iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS and Raspberry Pi.
- [Skippo](https://www.skippo.se) - Swedish navigation app for iOS, Android and web.
- [The Boat App](https://theboatapp.com) - Boat management app, web, iOS and Android.
- [TimeZero](https://mytimezero.com) - Software based full-featured chart plotter.
- [Tremate](https://tremate.com) - Inventory and maintenance records. Mobile app for iOS and Android.
- [Vessel Vault](https://vesselvault.app) - Boat maintenance management.
- [WilhemSK](https://www.wilhelmsk.com) - SignalK dashboard app for iPhone, iPad, macOS, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
- [Yachtara](https://yachtara.com) - Weather routing and boat management app for cruising sailors: multi-model weather comparison, weather routing, anchor watch, maintenance logs and manuals, crew management. Builds offline regional forecast packs.
- [Zapfware](https://www.zapfware.de) - Mobile apps including *NMEARemote* dashboard, *NMEAConnect* bridging and ORC racing.

#### Social

- [Navily](https://www.navily.com) - Map with guidance and reviews for marinas, anchorages, mooring buoys.
- [NoForeignLand](https://www.noforeignland.com) - Social website and mobile apps, for boat tracking, forums, anchorage advice. Owned and run by a long-term cruising couple.
- [SailorsLog](https://www.sailorslog.io) - Social sailing journal for Apple devices.
- [SeaPeople](https://seapeopleapp.com) - Boat tracking and social networking website and mobile apps.

### Consultants

- [Nautibus](https://nautibus.de) - NMEA2000 design, testing, installation. German and English.
- [Francis Fustier](https://francis-fustier.fr) - France. Training, advice and integration. News and articles, focused on Apple products onboard.
- [Pacific Yacht Systems](https://www.pysystems.com) - Electrical and electronics consultancy, retail and educational articles & videos.
- [Seatech Systems](https://seatech.systems) - Marine electronics consultancy, with free advice articles on marine internet.
- [Tweeds Marine](https://tweedsmarine.nz/) - New Zealand. Consultancy plus free articles, news and calculators online.
- [VesselSense](https://vesselsense.io) - California. Consultancy for navigation and monitoring systems integration, plus <img src="../images/icons/youtube.ico" alt="" width="16" height="16"> [YouTube videos](https://www.youtube.com/@VesselSense-io) on SignalK, Raspi, WaveShare.