What GOST does

GOST (Global Ocean Security Technology) is a Fort Lauderdale-based private company that provides marine security, satellite tracking, AI-powered video surveillance, and asset tracking for recreational and commercial vessels ranging from personal watercraft to mega-yachts. The company was founded around 2004 by boaters who identified gaps in cellular-dependent marine security systems and has operated for over 20 years with no disclosed external funding. GOST's product suite comprises four integrated modules — GOST Watch (multi-sensor security monitoring for high water, shore power, motion, doors, hatches, bilge pumps, and fire), NAV-Tracker (Inmarsat geostationary satellite GPS tracking with geofencing), Specter AI / GOST XVR (NVIDIA GPU-powered video surveillance with facial recognition), and Kasper (solar-powered global asset tracker for tenders, PWCs, trailers, and SAR operations) — all unified through the GOST Specter Command mobile and desktop app. The platform runs on Inmarsat's geostationary satellite network delivering 99.99% uptime with near-global coverage, integrates natively via NMEA 0183/2000 with Garmin, Raymarine, and Simrad electronics, and is backed by a certified dealer network that delivers professional installation and ongoing service across vessels spanning 20 years of builds.

GOST generates revenue through a hybrid model combining proprietary hardware sales (Argus systems, XVR, Kasper, and ancillary sensors), recurring satellite monitoring subscriptions accessible via the GOST Specter app, professional installation and custom design services delivered through certified dealers, and regulatory-compliance offerings such as Florida-compliant NAV Tracking 1.0. Pricing is custom-quoted per vessel class (40ft to 100+ft) and protection level, with no publicly disclosed price list, indicating a high-touch enterprise sales motion despite the small 11-50 employee footprint. The company's go-to-market blends direct phone and web sales (with an interactive build.gost.com quote tool) with a trained dealer channel that creates durable switching costs. GOST has been recognized by the US Coast Guard for asset recovery, has won the NMEA Product of Excellence award eight consecutive years, and received the NMEA Top Products Award in 2025. The buyer base is horizontally segmented across personal watercraft owners, sport fishers, yacht owners, marine fleet operators, and search-and-rescue organizations, with hardware certified for hazardous environments (ATEX Zone 2, HERO, MIL-STD-810H, CE RED, FCC/IC) supporting the public-sector and emergency-response branch of the business.

Name

GOST

Legal name

GOST Global

Website

https://gost.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GOST (Global Ocean Security Technology) is a Fort Lauderdale-based private company providing satellite-backed marine security, AI video surveillance, GPS tracking, and asset tracking for vessels from personal watercraft to mega-yachts, sold through a certified dealer network and custom-quoted installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Security & Vessel Tracking

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Satellite Telecommunications (517410), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Nautical Safety, Navigation Aids & Hydrographic Services (TLAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Marine security systems
• Satellite boat tracking
• Vessel monitoring service
• Marine video surveillance
• Asset tracking hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Monitoring Subscriptions: Recurring subscription fees for 24/7 satellite monitoring and support services. Includes real-time threat alerts, GPS tracking with geofencing, and remote system monitoring through the GOST Specter platform.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary hardware including Argus systems (GOST Watch, Nav-Tracker), GOST XVR video systems, Kasper asset trackers, and associated sensors (bilge pumps, motion detectors, door/hatch sensors, thermal monitors, smoke detectors).
3. Professional Installation Services: Installation services delivered through certified dealer network. Custom system design and professional installation by GOST-trained technicians.
4. Florida Compliance Services: NAV Tracking 1.0 satisfies Florida state tracking requirements for vessel monitoring, addressing regulatory compliance needs for Florida-based boat owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GOST Global designs, sells, and monitors an integrated marine security platform for boats — combining satellite-based security monitoring (GOST Watch), Inmarsat geostationary GPS tracking (NAV-Tracker), AI-powered video surveillance (GOST XVR with Specter AI facial recognition), and solar-powered asset tracking (Kasper) — delivered through the GOST Specter Command app with professional installation by certified dealers. Solutions scale from personal watercraft to mega-yachts and run on the Inmarsat satellite network for global, cellular-independent coverage.

Product overview

GOST offers a unified marine security platform with four integrated core products: GOST Watch (security monitoring with multi-sensor coverage), NAV-Tracker (satellite GPS tracking with geofencing), Video Surveillance (GOST XVR with Specter AI facial recognition), and Kasper (solar-powered asset tracking for fleet management). All products connect through the GOST Specter Command platform, enabling unified control from any device. The system runs on Inmarsat geostationary satellites for 99.99% uptime and near-global coverage. New Argus hardware line powers Watch and NAV-Tracker. Solutions scale from 30-foot boats to mega-yachts with professional installation by GOST-certified dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GOST Specter: AI-powered command and control platform for boat security, monitoring, and video surveillance accessible via mobile app.
• Kasper
• Argus
• Nav-Tracker
• GOST Watch
• GOST XVR

Products and services

• GOST Watch — Security Monitoring System Multi-layer vessel security monitoring system with sensors for high-water, shore power, motion, doors, hatches, bilge pumps, and fire/smoke detection. For boat owners seeking comprehensive unattended-vessel protection. Sends instant alerts via the GOST Specter app on detected anomalies.
• NAV-Tracker — Satellite Vessel Tracking Global satellite vessel tracking and recovery system using Inmarsat geostationary satellites (99.99% uptime). Provides real-time GPS positioning, geofence alerts, 90-day archived track history, and yacht-tender tow compatibility. For owners needing compliance (e.g., Florida) and worldwide visibility of their vessel location.
• GOST XVR — Marine Video Surveillance with Specter AI Marine-grade video recorder supporting up to 8 HD cameras with 4TB solid-state backup (90 days of footage 24/7), powered by NVIDIA GPU for AI processing. Includes Specter AI facial recognition that identifies approved crew, family, and maintenance personnel while flagging unknown individuals. Motion-triggered recording, cloud storage, and live streaming over satellite or cellular.
• Kasper — Solar-Powered Asset Tracker Solar-powered global satellite tracker for tenders, PWCs, kayaks, trailers, marine fleet assets, and search-and-rescue equipment. IP67/IPX9K rated, MIL-STD-810H, ATEX Zone 2, CID2 and HERO certified for hazard environments. Two-way satellite communication via Inmarsat and Orbcomm. Install time under 5 minutes. Pre-staged SAR units available for disaster-response deployments.
• GOST Specter Command — Unified Command Platform GOST Specter Command is the mobile and desktop command platform that unifies GOST Watch, NAV-Tracker, GOST XVR, and Kasper. It provides real-time threat alerts, live video surveillance, GPS tracking with geofencing, sensor status, and remote system deployment from anywhere in the world.
• Fleet Asset Tracking Solution Complete fleet management solution for monitoring jet skis, tenders, paddleboards, trailers, and other watercraft from a single GOST Specter interface. Built on Kasper solar-powered trackers for autonomous operation with global satellite coverage. Targets commercial marine fleets, charter operators, and marina operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% satellite uptime via Inmarsat geostationary network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InmarsatcoreTechnology or IntegrationInmarsat provides the geostationary satellite backbone for GOST's global connectivity. GOST systems report through Inmarsat's geosynchronous satellites (22,236 miles up) with 11 ground relay stations providing near-global coverage and 99.99% uptime. This partnership enables GOST's satellite-based boat security, tracking, and video surveillance independent of cellular networks.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Siren Marine: Siren Marine is the closest direct competitor to GOST, offering satellite and cellular boat security, monitoring, and tracking systems targeted at the same recreational boat-owner segment with subscription-based services.
• Vessel Vanguard: Vessel Vanguard delivers a vessel maintenance, monitoring, and management SaaS platform for yachts and fleets, competing with GOST's broader vessel-monitoring and Specter Command value proposition.
• Boat Fix: Boat Fix is a remote boat monitoring and subscription security service competing with GOST in the recreational boating segment, also offering 24/7 monitoring, tracking, and dealer-supported installations.
• Skyhawk Oversea: Skyhawk Oversea is a direct competitor mentioned alongside GOST in boat-security comparison articles, offering remote monitoring and tracking solutions for marine vessels in similar price and feature tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Raymarine: Raymarine (FLIR/Teledyne) provides marine electronics including chartplotters, radar, and AIS — overlapping with GOST's navigation and monitoring layer while also being a key NMEA integration partner for GOST hardware.
• KVH Industries: KVH provides satellite communications (mini-VSAT, TracPhone) and content services to the maritime industry, overlapping with GOST's satellite-based connectivity layer and competing for connected-boat wallet share.
• Simrad: Simrad (Navico) is a major marine electronics brand serving the same boat-owner segment as GOST, with chartplotters, sonar, and integrated vessel monitoring that increasingly overlaps with security and tracking functions.
• Garmin: Garmin is a dominant marine electronics OEM with chartplotters, NMEA-integrated systems, and the inReach satellite tracker line. It competes with GOST through bundled navigation and safety features and is a primary integration partner.

Regional players

• PredictWind: PredictWind provides marine weather routing, AIS, and tracking tools that intersect with GOST's NAV-Tracker offering for offshore cruisers, with stronger weather/routing specialization but less focus on security.

Emerging players

• Globalstar / SPOT: SPOT (owned by Globalstar) offers satellite GPS messengers and asset trackers used by boaters and outdoor users, competing with GOST's Kasper tracker and Nav-Tracker offerings in the personal satellite tracking category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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 →

Frequently asked questions about GOST