Fall 2011 
Leaves are changing... new products are coming!
Greetings!
The International Workboat Show 2011 is less than two months away, and we are looking forward to seeing many of you there. We are particularly excited about Workboat this year, as we are going to have product demos of our new software platform - working on an iPad so you can see first hand how Boatracs has gone mobile!
A couple of other quick updates:
Safety Management Systems (SMS) - With the proposed Coast Guard towing regulations published, we want to remind you that BT Forms can be used to simplify reporting and record keeping requirements for everything from boat logs to eNOAD (Notice of Arrival and Departures) to VGP Barge Inspections.
Limited Customer Access - Users can be created with permissions to enable your customers to login to BT Web or Express Web and see limited information. Grant access to see only positions of certain vessels, or the ability to send messages to boats assigned to their job. Call for details on how to set up this feature.
Extended Coverage to Mexico - Many of our customers are picking up work in the Gulf of Mexico and Bay of Campeche. Boatracs offers an extended coverage unit to provide seamless communications in those areas.
We value your business and we are committed to providing satellite communications systems that make a significant difference in your operations. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your success!
The Boatracs Team
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
CENTRAL BOAT RENTALS
Central Boat Rentals, Inc. has been an integral part of the marine industry on the Gulf Coast for almost 45 years. Since 1967, this family run business has been providing safe, reliable and cost-efficient marine transportation services to companies exploring and producing natural gas and oil in the inland and offshore waters.
In 2005 Central Boat Rentals became a Boatracs customer, outfitting much of the their fleet of 36 boats with satellite communications.
Central Boat Rentals' mission is to be Your Total Marine Service Provider. They specialize in tug and barge rentals and provide fleeting services. With shipyard locations on the Atchafalaya River in Morgan City, on the Intercoastal Waterway in Bayou Bouef, and on Charenton Canal in Franklin, there are no jobs too large or too small for them to handle.
Equipment and materials have been transported throughout the Gulf Coast Region, the Mississippi River, and the East Coast - all while maintaining constant communication using Boatracs' reliable solution for satellite data.
“Safety and outstanding customer service are top priorities at the company,” says Mike Patterson, President of Central Boat Rentals. “Boatracs keeps us in communication with our fleet regardless of the location or weather, which helps us keep our vessels and personnel safe as well as take excellent care of our customers.”
NEW PRODUCT UPDATES: BOATRACS UNVEILING NEW SOFTWARE PLATFORM AT WORKBOAT SHOW
The new Boatracs software platform for integrated messaging and mapping is almost here!
Beta participant's feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to launch the new product at International Workboat 2011.
Features of the new web-based 
product include:
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Modern mapping with street and aerial views
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Support for mobile devices including iPhones and iPads
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Controlled access to data for customers and employees
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Powerful route planning tool
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Instant custom landmark creation with a single click
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Robust messaging with integrated positioning
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Product roadmap includes AIS data integration and geofencing capabilities
Look for more details in our formal product announcement on November 30th!
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