Satellite Technology for Tracking & Protecting Mobile Assets
Keeping track of valuable mobile assets is essential, whether they’re vessels, vehicles, machinery, or remote equipment. In areas where mobile coverage drops off, satellite technology offers a reliable, real-time solution to monitor, protect, and manage your operations across land and sea.
At OSAT, we supply a full range of satellite tracking solutions for industries that operate off the grid. Below, we explore how satellite tech is transforming asset management across maritime, agriculture, and transport sectors.
Why Use Satellite Tracking?
Traditional tracking systems often rely on GSM networks, which can leave large coverage gaps in remote or offshore environments. Satellite trackers, on the other hand, use space-based networks to deliver consistent connectivity anywhere on Earth, ensuring location updates, motion alerts, and even SOS signals can be transmitted without fail.
Applications by Sector
Maritime
In maritime operations, tracking is essential for both compliance and safety. Whether managing a fleet of commercial vessels, offshore rigs, or private boats, satellite trackers enable:
- Global vessel tracking in real-time
- Theft protection for high-value assets like engines or tenders
- Geofencing to monitor boundaries in marine-protected zones
- Distress signals for crew safety
Explore the SmartOne C Asset Tracker – a rugged, marine-grade asset tracker powered by the Globalstar network, perfect for monitoring boats, buoys, and other offshore assets.
Agriculture
From tractors and harvesters to water pumps and trailers, agricultural equipment often operates in vast, rural locations far from cellular coverage. Satellite tracking helps:
- Prevent theft and unauthorized use
- Track equipment location and usage hours
- Receive alerts for movement or tampering
- Monitor remote assets like irrigation pumps or storage tanks
The SmartOne Solar is ideal for remote farms, solar-powered, low-maintenance, and built to last in the harshest conditions.
For mobile equipment or lone worker safety, consider the SPOT Trace or Garmin inReach Messenger Plus.
Transport & Logistics
From delivery vans and freight lorries to trailers and containers, satellite technology ensures your assets stay visible and secure across entire journeys, even through blackspots.
Use cases include:
- Real-time fleet tracking in remote areas
- Monitoring high-value cargo
- Preventing loss or theft during transit
- Ensuring driver and load safety
The SPOT Gen4 is a compact and cost-effective tracker that sends GPS locations at regular intervals and includes an SOS button.
For two-way messaging and location sharing, the SPOT X is ideal for both fleet managers and solo drivers.
Benefits of Satellite-Based Asset Tracking
- Global coverage with no reliance on cellular networks
- Durability in extreme environments, saltwater, dust, vibration
- Low-power devices with long battery or solar-powered options
- Customizable reporting intervals and alert thresholds
- Easy integration into existing asset management platforms
Need Help Choosing the Right Tracker?
Whether you're managing a remote farm, shipping operation, or logistics fleet, we have satellite solutions tailored to your needs. At OSAT, our team of experts can help you choose the most effective tracker for your assets, use case, and location.
📞 Contact us or explore our full range of satellite asset trackers to protect your equipment, wherever it goes.
