Raymarine has announced a collaboration with Watchit that will see anti-collision technology combined with top-of-the-line chartplotters to help boaters improve situational awareness through display systems at the helm.
In a separate agreement, the companies announced that Raymarine LightHouse Charts are now designated as the official map supplier for Watchit, a change that is expected to enhance the Watchit system’s accuracy and reliability.
Watchit uses algorithms and sensors in a way that’s inspired by automotive safety technology. It analyzes a boat’s data to provide warnings before a collision occurs, helping to avoid collisions as well as groundings.
“At Raymarine, we’re committed to making boaters’ time on the water safer and more enjoyable,” Michelle Hildyard, vice president of operations at Raymarine, stated in a press release. “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.”
The announcement comes at a time when systems integration continues to be a major trend in the recreational marine industry, and as technology continues to be used in new ways to help make boating easier and safer for the skipper and guests.
When will systems be available with the Watchit-Raymarine integration? They’re available now for compatible Raymarine Axiom chartplotters.
