Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced today the launch of Drift Lock™, a new software option for its Dynamic Positioning System (DPS).
Developed with professional and recreational fishing in mind, Drift Lock allows a Dockmate DPS-equipped vessel to maintain a fixed heading while drifting, automatically compensating for wind and current. The function eliminates the need for continuous manual input and adjustments from the user, reducing the workload at the helm and improving overall efficiency.
During fishing operations, maintaining a consistent heading is often critical for staying on a productive drift, managing lines and keeping baits and lures positioned correctly. With Drift Lock activated, the system holds the selected heading, allowing the operator to focus fully on the task at hand rather than constant steering adjustments.
Beyond fishing, Drift Lock is also well suited for survey operations, offshore standby situations and waiting at sea, wherever heading stability is required.
“Drift Lock is a welcome addition to Dockmate’s robust Dynamic Positioning System,” said Marc Curreri, CEO, Dockmate US. “From fishing to offshore standby operations, Drift Lock takes the effort of constant adjustments off of vessel operators’ shoulders, so they can focus on their task at hand. We are extremely confident that boat owners and crew will find Drift Lock a worthwhile addition to their arsenal of tools on the water for safe, efficient operation.”
The Drift Lock option is available for both new Dockmate DPS installations and existing systems. For current DPS users, Drift Lock can be activated as a retrofit software option through a short and efficient remote intervention by Dockmate technicians, ensuring minimal vessel downtime.
For more information on Dockmate DPS and the new Drift Lock, please visit www.dockmate.us.
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About Dockmate®:
Dockmate® manufactures the latest in advanced, yet very affordable wireless remote-control technology. Highly reliable and intuitive, the Dockmate RED, SINGLE, TWIN, TWIST and VECTOR for pods systems allow every skipper to dock a boat singlehanded, offering the ability to leave the helm and get a closer look at the surroundings in marinas and other tight quarters, while still in complete control of the boat’s movement.