Maritime safety communication

Reliable communication systems that will perform in any situation, any environment and under any condition

Individuals on all kind of vessels and offshore installations, count on and benefit daily from reliable and certified maritime safety communication products and systems supplied by Jotron. Jotron has contributed to the enhancement of maritime safety communication for more than 55 years. Their technology is in use worldwide on merchant ships, fishing vessels, tug boats and offshore supply vessels, as well as various navy vessels. Jotron has a global network of partners which contribute to sales, service and maintenance. These partners are ready to support all Jotron customers from a local fisherman to a ship owner with a globally operated fleet of vessels. Jotron is well versed with regards to the safety communication requirements within this market and complies with all international standards and regulations.

Maritime safety communication – search and rescue services

In 1970 Jotron developed and installed the world’s first Distress Radio Beacon on board a ship. Today, Jotron is a world leading manufacturer of high quality EPIRBs that comply with all international regulations to meet the demands of the commercial fishing, leisure, marine and offshore industries. Jotron SARTs (search and rescue radar transponder) are designed for use in search and rescue operations. This radio device identifies the exact location of the distress, indicated on the radar X-band display of any nearby ships, aircrafts and SAR vessels. Since 2004, Jotron has produced Automatic Identification System (AIS) which sends ship information to other ships and to shore. In 2019, Jotron launched the world’s only emergency VHF AM handheld radio, designed and approved according to the IMO MSC.80(70).

AIS, GMDSS and PLB
Jotron offers an extensive and flexible range of safety products within AIS, GMDSS and PLB. The Jotron AIS Class A transponder and the GMDSS product group have been carefully designed and built for harsh maritime and offshore environments. The product portfolio also includes a PLB (personal locator beacon).

Jotron Skipper
Skipper is a leading brand in the maritime market, renowned for its versatile and reliable supply of navigational electronics, for the merchant fleet and for fishing and navy purposes. Jotron Skipper products are designed and manufactured to meet IMO 'Wheel marked' approval for Echo Sounders and Speed Logs for Navigation.