Name

Yacht Sentinel

Legal name

Yacht Sentinel Limited

Website

https://yacht-sentinel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Monitoring Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Cybersecurity & Networked OT Systems (IMAJAJAH), Navigation, Communications & Integrated Bridge Systems Engineering (IMAJAGAH), Marine Safety & Navigation Electronics Retail (PFDs, EPIRBs, GPS, VHF) (CRAMAIAH)

Keywords

• Connected boat solutions
• Marine monitoring systems
• Boat security systems
• Marine IoT devices
• Fleet management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (YS Pro & Accessories): One-time sale of YS Pro central unit (1590€ excl. VAT) and optional wireless sensors/accessories (entry sensor €80, motion sensor €100, shore power sensor €120, heat sensor €130, air quality sensor €130, humidity sensor €70, bilge sensor with probe, smoke sensor €60, key fob €40, voltage detector €60, Zigbee range extender). Prices shown excl. VAT.
2. Monthly Subscription (3G/4G Communication): Recurring monthly subscription required for 3G/4G data communication. Standard tier: 10€/month (Europe incl. UK & Turkey + USA). Zone J: 15€/month (adds Australia, Japan, South Africa). Zone I: 20€/month. Zone H: 25€/month. Zone A1: 50€/month. Subscription managed via Apple App Store / Google Play. Cancellation at any time.
3. Wi-Fi Hotspot SIM: Users insert their own SIM card into YS Pro to act as a high-speed Wi-Fi hotspot (150Mbps downlink, 50Mbps uplink). No revenue from SIM itself — SIM cost and data plan paid by user to their telecom provider. The 3G/4G monthly subscription covers cloud data only, not Wi-Fi hotspot usage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Yacht Sentinel designs, manufactures, and sells the YS Pro all-in-one connected boat central unit — a rugged waterproof IP67 device with touchscreen that combines a low-power Zigbee 3.0 security system (40+ alarms, geofencing), NMEA 2000/J1939/CAN Open/Ethernet/Modbus sailing analytics, digital switching, and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot. The hardware is sold direct (1,590€ excl. VAT) with tiered monthly communication subscriptions (10€–50€ depending on geographic coverage zone in 100+ countries), complemented by wireless sensors, the Sentinel Cam 2 camera, the YS Pro iOS/Android app, and a free Partner Platform CRM for shipyards, dealers, and charter companies.

Product overview

Yacht Sentinel offers a connected boat ecosystem centered around YS Pro as the flagship all-in-one product, complemented by the Partner Platform CRM for businesses and a mobile app for boat owners. YS Pro combines security monitoring, sailing analytics (NMEA data collection), digital switching, and Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities in a single waterproof unit. The product line includes wireless sensors (entry, motion, bilge, smoke, heat, air quality, humidity, shore power, key fob), the Sentinel Cam 2 for video monitoring, and acquired Tow Pro for tender tracking. Legacy products include Yacht Sentinel 6, Sentinel Point 2, and Sentinel Domotics. Pricing starts at 1590 EUR for YS Pro plus monthly subscriptions (10-50 EUR depending on geographic coverage zone).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YS Pro: Next-generation smart boat central unit combining security system, sailing analytics, digital switching, and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality
• Partner Platform
• YS Pro User App
• Sentinel Point 2
• Sentinel Cam 2
• Sentinel Domotics
• YS Marina
• Tow Pro

Products and services

• YS Pro All-in-one connected boat central unit sold to boat owners, boat builders, and fleet operators: combines a low-power Zigbee 3.0 security system (40+ alarms, geofencing), NMEA 2000/J1939/Ethernet/Modbus/CAN bus sailing analytics, digital switching, and a high-speed 4G/Wi-Fi hotspot (150/50 Mbps) in a single IP67 rugged touchscreen device with <0.3 W power consumption.
• Partner Platform Free CRM platform for shipyards, boat dealers, and charter companies to manage fleets, run remote maintenance diagnostics, communicate with clients via instant messaging, assign tasks, manage documents, and generate usage reports.
• YS Pro User App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling boat owners to remotely monitor their vessels, receive push alarms, view NMEA 2000 data, access documents, and control digital switching from anywhere with 3G/4G coverage.
• YS Pro Wireless Sensors and Accessories Line of Zigbee 3.0 wireless sensors and accessories that pair with the YS Pro central unit to detect intrusion, motion, water ingress, smoke, heat, air quality (VOC), humidity, and shore power status, and to provide secure key-fob access control.
• Sentinel Cam 2 Marine IP camera that pairs with the YS Pro central unit via Wi-Fi and pushes short video clips to the user's app when intrusion is detected, leveraging YS Pro's onboard Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Tow Pro (TSM Systems) Tender monitoring system for superyachts providing real-time tracking and continuous protection of tenders towed behind superyachts using VHF and Iridium satellites.
• YS Pro Communication Subscription Monthly tiered subscription enabling cloud data communication over 3G/4G for the YS Pro device, billed through the iOS and Google Play app stores and cancellable at any time.

Quantifiable outcome

• YS Pro can be retrofitted in under 30 minutes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TSM Systems (Tow Pro)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2025Acquisition of TSM Systems (Tow Pro) in January 2025. Tow Pro provides state-of-the-art towing and tracking systems for tenders towed behind superyachts, using VHF and Iridium satellites for continuous protection. Managing Director: Ian Leigh. This acquisition expands Yacht Sentinel's portfolio to superyachts and chase boats. Plans include introducing enhanced features and expanding to monitoring solutions for jet skis, lifejackets, and other marine toys.
• Mission DynamicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 September 2024UK distributor launched by Jason Purvey and Dorian Martin, experts in commercial and leisure marine sector. Specializes in connected boat solutions and aims to offer high-end integrated technology. Selected YS PRO as preferred partner for monitoring and control systems in the UK market.
• EnavigacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2024Partnership with Enaviga to offer a streamlined check-in/check-out solution for boat rental companies. Reduces check-in procedures from hours to minutes. Enables document sharing, boat documentation delivery, and pre-informing clients of boat specifics before arrival.
• Jeffrey PoolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2024Jeffrey Poole, former CEO of Siren Marine (a leading marine monitoring company), joins Yacht Sentinel as a partner to assist in expanding the company's presence across the US market. Brings deep industry expertise and network to accelerate US growth.
• Exalto EmiratesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2023New distributor for United Arab Emirates. Extends Yacht Sentinel's reputation in the UAE market.
• UShipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 April 2023French distributor 'UShip – tout pour naviguer' distributing Yacht Sentinel products in France and Europe. Excited to extend Yacht Sentinel's reputation in the region.
• Tiekstra Scheepselektra BVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 April 2023Dutch distributor and partner with expertise in the Benelux region.
• Pochon S.AminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 February 2022French partner helping supply customers with the best remote boat monitoring and security systems on the market.
• Fountaine PajotcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFountaine Pajot is a boat builder that has a data-sharing contract with Yacht Sentinel for personal data of customers who have purchased boats with YS Pro fitted by the manufacturer. This is the only explicitly named boat builder OEM partner.
• Shore To SeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-run Swedish charter company based in Stockholm archipelago. Distributor for security and monitoring needs in the region.
• HWS Hello SecurityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHamburg-based German distributor for security and monitoring needs in the Hamburg region.
• Topsail InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUK insurance broker based in Brighton and Perth specializing in boat, yacht, craft, and ship insurance worldwide. Offers 7.5%–10% insurance premium discount for YS Pro users. Contract in English.
• Must AssurancescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialist insurance broker based in Paris and Munich with privileged access to French insurance companies. Covers boats in Europe and Caribbean. Offers 5%–10% insurance premium discount for YS Pro users. Contract in French.
• InsurnetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance broker in Spain with decades of experience serving individuals and companies nationally and multinational. Offers 7.5%–10% insurance premium discount for YS Pro users.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Siren Marine (Nautic-On): US-based connected boat monitoring specialist, now part of Brunswick Corporation's Nautic-On brand. Closest direct competitor in remote vessel monitoring, security, and telematics for recreational boaters.
• GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies): Specialist in marine security, tracking, and surveillance for yachts and commercial vessels. Direct overlap with Yacht Sentinel's security, geofencing, and alarm-monitoring use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Garmin: Global marine electronics incumbent producing GPSMAP chartplotters, radar, sonar, and integrated vessel monitoring under the Garmin Marine umbrella. Overlaps with Yacht Sentinel in marine connectivity and sensor data, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Navico (Lowrance, Simrad, B&G): Marine electronics conglomerate owning Lowrance, Simrad, and B&G brands. Provides NMEA 2000-based instrumentation and networked boat systems that compete directly with YS Pro's data analytics layer.
• Raymarine: Established marine electronics brand (FLIR/Teledyne) producing multifunction displays, radar, AIS, and autopilot with strong NMEA 2000 integration. Competes at the integrated bridge and connected-boat layer.
• Mastervolt (Power Products LLC): Marine and mobile power systems specialist producing batteries, chargers, and digital switching components. Adjacent to YS Pro's digital switching and power-monitoring functionality.
• Dometic: Global marine and outdoor equipment manufacturer with growing connected-boat and vessel monitoring offerings. Broad incumbent that overlaps with Yacht Sentinel in onboard systems integration for marine.

Emerging players

• Digital Yacht: UK-based marine electronics company producing NMEA 2000 sensors, AIS, and connectivity products (including 4GCloud, iSeaSense). Comparable niche scope to Yacht Sentinel with overlapping NMEA integration expertise.
• BRNKL: Canadian boat monitoring and security startup offering remote video, sensors, and alerts. Targets a similar SMB boat-owner segment with a comparable connected-boat thesis.

Others

• Actisense: UK-based NMEA connectivity specialist producing NMEA 2000 gateways, buffers, and converters. Listed as a Yacht Sentinel partner and a likely enabling technology provider for YS Pro's bus integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yachtsentinel
• Facebookfacebook.com/YachtSentinel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yacht-sentinel-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/yachtsentinel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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