The award-winning AISWatchMatefrom Vesper Marine is a dedicated AIS display, that delivers unique features and control over how AIS data is displayed and alerts are issued. It is an invaluable tool to help avoid collisions at sea for cruisers, and short- or single-handed sailors.

"...you need to make AIS alarms effective rather than annoying.
Which is what the WatchMate is so talented at. Its many alarm parameters, and also the profiles you can customize for different situations... are all pretty easy to manage on the little screen, which is also notably power efficient."

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Unique and customizable alarm and filter settings help to eliminate false alarms. Ships and alarms are displayed in a prioritized order assisting you to safely navigate in crowded commercial shipping areas.

Complete AIS data is displayed for each ship to increase your situation awareness. The AISWatchMate is designed to be used with both receivers and transponders. For low cost and very little power consumption, use the AISWatchMate with an AIS receiver. For the ultimate AIS collision avoidance system, connect the AISWatchMate to

an AIS transponder.

What's Required for Installation?

The AISWatchMate can be installed either under or over a horizontal surface such as a shelf or cabin top

QUICK TIP Place the AISWatchMate where you can easily view the screen from where you stand watch. It designed to be watertight and can be installed in the cockpit. Use the supplied bracket or flush mount using the sealing gasket and cutout template.

using the supplied bracket. It can also be flush mounted inside an instrument panel using the included cut-out template and gasket. When flush mounted the AISWatchMate is thin and only sticks out 17mm (11/16") from the panel. In order to install the AISWatchMate you'll need the following:

An AIS receiver or transponder.
A separate VHF antenna for the AIS receiver or an antenna splitter. If you are using a transponder then the transponder may come with the VHF antenna.
GPS receiver (any GPS that outputs NMEA 0183 "RMC" sentences). If you are using a transponder, the CYPHO 101G or SR162G, then a separate GPS is not required. However, please note that the AISWatchMate is not able to display magnetic headings with embedded GPS systems in transponders or receivers - only true headings. If you need magnetic heading support, please consider the AISWatchMateRX.

Supplied Accessories

Trunnion mounting bracket and thumbscrews
Flush mounting template
Flush mounting gasket for watertight sealing to bulkhead or panel
Power/data cable (2 meter / 6.5') with watertight connector
Protective cover
Installation instructions

Optional equipment

The AISWatchMate can output standard GPS and AIS sentences to these types of devices
Computer and navigation software with AIS capability
Chart plotter with AIS compatibility

Alarm Capabilities

The AISWatchMate incorporates alarms based on a variety of settings including the closest point of approach (CPA), the time until the closest point of approach (TCPA), range and vessel speed.

All vessels with AIS are displayed

All vessel information is displayed regardless of whether a vessel has triggered an alarm or not. Vessels which have triggered an alarm and have been silenced continue to be constantly updated.

Priority Ordering

The AISWatchMate brings to the user's attention those vessels that are the highest priority first. This important feature reduces distracting screen clutter and helps you to focus on the vessels that are most important first. It is particularly useful when operating in crowded situations.

Controlling when an Alarm is Triggered

Alarms sound only for vessels that meet your alarm criteria. All alarm settings are easily customizable and are grouped into multiple profiles including offshore, coastal, harbor, and anchored. Profiles allow you to easily switch between modes as your situation changes.

Silencing Alarms

Alarms are silenced on a per-vessel basis. Once an alarm is silenced for a given vessel, it will not sound again for that vessel unless you decide to re-enable it. However, alarms remain active for any other vessels. Vessel information continues to be available so you can monitor progress. The AISWatchMate immediately updates the display with any course changes. The AISWatchMate always stays "on-watch" for any other vessels that might trigger your alarm criteria.