Smart Marinas & Marine Sensors: The Future of Boat Safety
What are Smart Marinas?
When we talk about smart marinas, most people think about better Wi-Fi, slicker booking systems, or cameras that can zoom in from 100 metres away. However, there is another layer – quieter, deeper – that’s changing how marinas operate and how boats are protected. That layer is advanced marine sensors.
They are not flashy. But they are doing something game-changing, which is catching problems before they become disasters.
Hidden Risks Below Deck
Most boat owners know that trouble often starts when no one’s around. For example, a slow battery drain, a small leak in the bilge or temperature rising. These aren’t always dramatic, but left unnoticed, they can mean fire, battery degradation or even sinking.
And let’s be honest – very few owners are checking these things daily. That’s where Sense4Boat steps in.
The Sense4Boat System: Always On, Always Aware
At Lokket, we’ve integrated Sense4Boat marine sensors across our platform to give both marinas and boat owners a layer of safety – always-on monitoring that flags the silent signs of risk.
Here’s what we track, and why it matters:
Battery Sensor
Smart battery sensors, continuously monitor (every 15min) the voltage and temperature of your batteries and warns you about any relevant action required to properly maintain the batteries to avoid damage due to sulfation and deep discharging.
Learn more info about our battery sensor.
Bilge Sensor
The Bilge Sensor, continuously monitors the water presence in the bilge and prevents not only the rapid sinking of your boat, but also damage from stale rain water that may accumulate in your bilge over time.
Check out more info about our bilge sensor.
Heat Sensor
Continuously monitor (every 6sec) the temperature in an enclosed space, for example, an engine room or electrical cabinets then warns you about extreme fluctuations that could indicate fire or freezing.
Get more info on our temperature sensor.
GPS Tracking & Anti-Theft
This new generation, battery powered, GPS / GLONASS locator is a perfect theft protection device, as it can be installed virtually anywhere on a boat and is highly resistant to signal jamming.
Learn more about our GPS sensor.
Self-Powered Autonomous Monitoring
With the Sense4Boat app, you get instant access to everything you need to know about your boat — whether you’re onboard or miles away.
Track maintenance work, monitor your anchor position, check real-time weather insights, and remotely manage your boat through connected Sense4Boat sensors. Even without sensors installed, the app offers valuable tools to simplify boat ownership.
You can organize maintenance tasks, connect directly with partner marinas, and even save on boat insurance.
It’s Not Just Tech – It’s Trust
For marinas, offering this kind of sensor-based protection isn’t just about tech adoption. It’s about building trust with customers.
Stay safe. Stay sharp. Stay ready for the water.
— The LOKKET Team
