Initiate direct calls (DSC) with other vessels by simply tapping the vessel on your handset. Initiate VHF calls to friends or quickly hail another vessel when every second counts.
Cortex is ergonomically designed for one-handed operation with quick touch control or navigation using the unique click-wheel.
Wet hands or wearing gloves? No problem.
Cortex is submersible for 30 minutes (IPX7) and its touchscreen works perfectly with gloves or wet hands
Cortex provides AIS information to all MFD’s, including vessels, MOBs and virtual AtoNs.
See critical information on the Cortex handset for instant awareness and reaction while also giving AIS visibility to your MFD at the helm.
See the status of NMEA connected devices both on and off your boat using the Cortex Monitor App.
Zoom in to focus on a single vessel or out for a wider view of everything around you.
Engineered for harsh marine environments and maximum durability.
See AIS transmitting vessels around you to maintain situational awareness. Easily see which vessels present a risk by viewing their speed, course and any potential crossing situation.
Touch vessels to see their details, easily make a DSC call or swipe to change VHF channels.
Always viewable, even when wearing polarized glasses.
AIS Vessel information is continuously displayed (name, bearing, and relative position) even while talking to them on VHF.
smartAIS proactively alerts you of potential collisions, anchor drag and man overboard situations.
smartAIS consumes very low power and continuously alerts even if your power intensive MFD or smartphone is switched off.
Collision Avoidance:
Safety underway
Anchor Watch:
Safety at anchor
Man Overboard:
Safety for your crew
See your boat's status, receive alerts and control devices.
With built-in sensors, you can see twice daily updates of your boat's location, battery level, true heading and barometric pressure.
Connect to your NMEA network and monitor more - wind speed direction and water depth.
When your smartphone and boat have cellular access, you can see that your boat is safe and secure.
Subscribe to a Cortex Monitor Plan to receive alerts, see real-time information about your boat and remotely control devices like lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration or ice-makers.
Whether you've left your boat at anchor or at the marina, know exactly where it is and what's happening on board.
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