Long-range focus
A wireless design direction intended to better suit navigation layouts across larger recreational vessels.
SeaCOM / Marine wireless interfaces
Long-range Bluetooth.
Marine data within reach.
SeaCOM brings a practical, cost-conscious approach to wireless marine connectivity. Designed for onboard NMEA data access, the family targets the needs of sailing yachts around 20 m and motor yachts around 16 m in length.
Long-range BluetoothAffordable by designMarine-ready concept
Product development preview · Range, pricing and application compatibility pending qualification.
SEACOM / WIRELESS CONNECTIVITYPRODUCT PREVIEW
NMEA 2000NMEA 0183Bluetooth
DEDICATED NMEA INTERFACE → SEACOM → COMPATIBLE HOST
Cost-conscious
Simplified, dedicated interfaces rather than an oversized onboard gateway for everyday data access.
Purpose-built
Distinct models for NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183, respecting their different marine network interfaces.
01 / SeaCOM products
One family. Two marine interface options.
Choose the model that matches the instruments installed onboard. Both concepts share a long-range Bluetooth and affordable-access philosophy, while their wired marine interfaces remain deliberately different.
NMEA 2000 + BLUETOOTH01 / N2K
SeaCOM BT–NMEA2K
A compact Bluetooth interface concept for accessing selected vessel data from a CAN-based NMEA 2000 network through compatible receiving software.
Engineering direction
- Dedicated NMEA 2000 network connection.
- Bluetooth long-range radio design target.
- PGN selection, translation and delivery format to be defined.
- Intended for navigation and monitoring workflows.
Best fitVessels already equipped with an NMEA 2000 backbone.
NMEA 0183 + BLUETOOTH02 / 0183
SeaCOM BT–NMEA183
A compact Bluetooth interface concept for sharing NMEA 0183 serial navigation sentences with compatible onboard or mobile host software.
Engineering direction
- Dedicated NMEA 0183 serial interface.
- Bluetooth long-range radio design target.
- Serial input/output topology and baud rates to be specified.
- Designed with GPS, AIS and navigation data workflows in mind.
Best fitExisting NMEA 0183 instruments and serial-data installations.
The SeaCOM range is in development. Model names, features and host compatibility are presented as design objectives, not released specifications.
02 / Where it fits
Designed around real onboard distances.
From a cockpit display to a chart-table laptop or an onboard tablet, SeaCOM targets practical wireless access to vessel data without requiring a full network gateway for every use case.
SAILING YACHT
Room to move onboard
Designed with larger sailing yachts in mind, where a chart table, saloon and cockpit may be separated by significant onboard distances.
TARGET VESSEL PROFILE · AROUND 20 M LENGTHMOTOR YACHT
Connectivity across decks
Intended for motor yachts with multiple operating spaces, where navigation equipment and mobile devices are not always side by side.
TARGET VESSEL PROFILE · AROUND 16 M LENGTHVessel length is not a radio-range guarantee. The 20 m and 16 m figures describe intended vessel classes, not measured Bluetooth transmission distance. Actual coverage will depend on equipment placement, construction materials, interference, antenna configuration and qualification testing.
03 / Connection approach
From marine data to a compatible screen.
SeaCOM is intended to create a direct wireless path between a marine network and a receiving application. The NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 models are separate hardware designs, not interchangeable connectors.
01 / ONBOARD SOURCENMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183Vessel instruments, GNSS/GPS, AIS or other appropriate marine data sources.
02 / WIRELESS BRIDGESeaCOM long-range BluetoothProtocol handling, pairing, buffering and radio architecture being specified.
03 / NAVIGATION SOFTWAREComputer · Tablet · MobileCompatible operating systems, including Windows OS x86_64 / ARM64, Linux, tablets and mobile applications, plus transport profiles to be qualified.
Bluetooth connectivity does not, by itself, establish compatibility with any particular navigation app. Support for OpenCPN, iOS, Android, Navionics Boating and other host environments depends on the selected Bluetooth profile and data format and has not yet been confirmed.
04 / Product definition
Engineering priorities, not invented specifications.
The initial SeaCOM commercial positioning is established. Quantified performance and final product details remain part of development and qualification.
| Attribute | Current direction | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Models | SeaCOM BT–NMEA2K / SeaCOM BT–NMEA183 | Portfolio defined |
| Wireless positioning | Long-range Bluetooth architecture suited to larger recreational vessels | Design target |
| Commercial positioning | Low-cost / accessible marine data interface | Product strategy |
| Intended vessel profile | Approx. 20 m sailing yachts and 16 m motor yachts | Use-case target |
| Marine physical interface | Dedicated NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 model | Product definition |
| Bluetooth implementation | Version, Classic/BLE, profiles, pairing and connection policy | To specify |
| Verified radio range | Distance and reliability in representative onboard conditions | To measure |
| Integration | Application data formats, operating systems, sentence/PGN mapping | To qualify |
| Power and hardware | Electrical interface, power input, isolation, enclosure and connectors | To define |
| Commercial release | Price, certifications, availability and datasheets | Not announced |
05 / Common questions
Making the right connection.
Does “long range” mean a guaranteed 20 m or 16 m radio link?
No. Those figures describe target vessel lengths, not a guaranteed Bluetooth transmission distance. Validated wireless coverage will be published only after onboard qualification.
Can SeaCOM replace an onboard NMEA backbone?
No. SeaCOM is conceived as an interface to an existing NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 installation. It is not presented as a replacement for the vessel's underlying marine network.
Which navigation applications will work?
Compatibility depends on the Bluetooth mode, transport and data format accepted by each application and host. An application compatibility matrix will follow engineering validation.
Planning a SeaCOM installation?
Tell us about your vessel, its NMEA network and the navigation software you plan to use. We can discuss the intended integration direction.