# Connected Marine Safety Systems The 1st Mate Overboard Safety System Works for Seven Passengers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-12-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overboard-safety-system References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/1st-mate-overboard-safety-system/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blessthisstuff%2FEGlC+%28Bless+This+Stuff%29) & [1stmate.net](https://www.1stmate.net/content/firstMate/us/en/home.html) The 1st Mate Overboard Safety System is a [connected aquatic solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-quatix-8-pro) for use on the water to help keep the captain and all of the passengers aboard safe. The system works with [wearable fobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-safety-bracelet) that can be connected onto the captain and up to seven passengers, and will go to work tracking the wearer the moment they come into contact with the water if they fall overboard. This will then trigger a notification to the captain that someone has fallen overboard, shut off the engine and show the exact location of the person thanks to GPS on the accompanying app. The 1st Mate Overboard Safety System will greatly enhance the capabilities of captains and help prevent avoidable death or injury at all times when on the water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Aquatic Solutions:** Opportunity for developing innovative safety systems that utilize wearables and GPS technology for tracking individuals on water. - **Overboard Safety Systems:** Opportunity for creating cutting-edge systems that automatically detect when someone falls overboard and notify the captain. - **Enhanced Captain Capabilities:** Opportunity for developing technologies that empower captains to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations. ### Where This Applies - **Marine Safety:** Opportunity for companies to create high-tech safety solutions for the marine industry. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for the wearable technology industry to expand into marine safety with innovative and connected devices. - **GPS Technology:** Opportunity for GPS technology companies to develop solutions for tracking individuals on water and enhancing safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Connected Pool Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifebuoy-bcone.md) - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Automated Search Rescue Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelim-guardian.md) - [Location-Tracking Safety Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-protect-gps-tracker.md) - [Network-Forging Nautical Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boating-apps.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md)