Hudson, NH: Raymarine – global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets – announced today its collaboration with WATCHIT, an innovative leader in collision prevention focused on revolutionizing boating safety. As part of the collaboration, WATCHIT’s advanced anti-collision technology will be combined with Raymarine’s state-of-the-art chartplotters, and Raymarine LightHouse Charts have been designated as the official map supplier for WATCHIT.
WATCHIT’s integration with Raymarine’s Axiom chartplotters offers boaters an unprecedented level of situational awareness and safety on the water, enhancing the capabilities of Raymarine’s already robust display systems. In a separate agreement, Raymarine’s LightHouse Charts have been selected as the official map supplier for all WATCHIT systems. This collaboration ensures that WATCHIT users have access to high-quality, up-to-date nautical charts – further enhancing the system’s accuracy and reliability.
Using sophisticated algorithms and sensor fusion, WATCHIT’s Smart Collision Prevention System is inspired by automotive safety technology, bringing advanced protection to the marine environment. It analyzes a boat’s existing data to provide timely warnings before a collision occurs. The WATCHIT system offers comprehensive safety coverage – from collision avoidance to grounding prevention – all in one integrated solution. By combining with Raymarine’s cutting-edge chartplotters, boaters now have access to a complete safety ecosystem at their fingertips.
“At Raymarine, we’re committed to making boaters’ time on the water safer and more enjoyable,” said Michelle Hildyard, VP of Operations at Raymarine. “Our collaboration with WATCHIT aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver seamless and open integration with new products and technology, ultimately simplifying the boating experience for our Axiom users.”
“Our collaboration with Raymarine marks a significant milestone in marine safety technology,” said Tal Duvdevany, CEO of WATCHIT. “By integrating our Smart Collision Prevention System with Raymarine’s industry-leading chartplotters and adopting their LightHouse Charts, we’re providing boaters with an unparalleled safety solution that’s both intuitive and comprehensive.”
The WATCHIT-Raymarine integration is now available for compatible Axiom chartplotters. Additionally, WATCHIT systems across various platforms will now feature Raymarine LightHouse Charts as their standard mapping solution.
For additional information on compatibility and configuration, please consult Raymarine Product Support or authorized Raymarine dealers. For more information on Raymarine and its full line of marine products, visit www.raymarine.com. For more information on WATCHIT, visit watchit.ai.
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About Raymarine:
Raymarine designs and produces high-performance marine electronics for mariners who want to eliminate doubt and make the most of their experience and time on the water – whether it’s for work or play. With a legacy of marine navigation technology spanning over 80 years, Raymarine products are renowned today for their rugged design, proven performance and unmatched reliability. Our best-in-class sensors and intelligent navigation systems reflect our commitment to giving mariners the freedom to experience the ocean with confidence. Our range of marine electronics is available through a global network of dealers and distributors. For more information, visit www.raymarine.com.