Taking onboard security to the next level

A yacht moored at the pier can see a range of people come and go over the course of a day, from service techs, cleaners, delivery people and replacement crew members to newly arriving guests. Unfortunately, that flow of fresh faces can also create an opportunity for thieves. That’s why GOST’s all-new Specter AI has become an essential tool for yachts all over the world. 

Leveraging Viam’s advanced facial recognition technology to instantly identify individuals the moment they step aboard a vessel, GOST’s Specter AI allows guests and other authorized individuals to come and go without interruption while stopping unknown visitors in their tracks. When the system detects an unauthorized person onboard, it instantly sends out an alert message to the owner or can alternately activate a siren, a cloaking function or other action as desired. 

This unique capability allows vessel owners to transform reliable monitoring into proactive, intelligent security by pre-emptively detecting potential threats and accessing real-time situational intelligence from anywhere in the world. 

“For almost two decades, we have focused on delivering cutting-edge video security solutions, dating back to our first-gen Blackberry video streaming app in 2008,” said GOST president and CEO, Brian Kane. “With the rapid advancements in AI and satellite technology, and with the increased adoption of cameras aboard boats, integrating these innovations ensures that a GOST security system remains one of the most reliable and feature-rich solutions available.” 

The Specter AI is fully compatible with existing GOST XVRs, NVRs, and most third-party onboard IP camera networks, Advanced video analytics tie into the camera stream and deliver seamless image analysis, cross-referencing approved people aboard – including integration with a vessel’s systems via NMEA 2000 network for an additional two-factor authentication on approved people aboard based off personal phone range and/or Bluetooth. 

“GOST has carved out a very specific security, video and geostationary tracking niche in the marine electronics industry over the last 20 years, and is important to not deviate while also improving upon our strengths” said Kane. “This new partnership with Viam allows us to utilize Specter AI to tie in with many existing video and other peripherals on the boat’s network, be it our own cameras or those of most any other manufacturers, to bring in facial recognition with permitted persons on board for a more seamless security experience of both vessel defense and normal activity aboard.” 

Designed to work flawlessly with existing GOST Watch systems, GOST’s Specter Ai platform provides continuous feature updates ensure the system remains cutting-edge and future-proof. Users who bundle GOST Specter AI security systems with select satellite data services can benefit from discounted service plans, and Kane notes the system may even help reduce insurance premiums. 

Why take chances? GOST’s all-new Specter AI works like a virtual security guard to keep unauthorized persons off your boat, bringing added security to owners, guests and crews alike.