Raymarine announces WATCHIT collaboration on IBI

New partnership to see WATCHIT collision avoidance technology integrated into Axiom plotter line, LightHouse charts designated official Watchit cartography supplier

Fareham, UK-based electronics giant Raymarine announced a new collaboration with Israeli tech firm WA this week, which will see the company's anti-collision technology incorporated into Raymarine Axiom chartplotters.

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The new collaboration will also see Raymarine's LightHouse charts adopted as the official cartography supplier for WATCHIT moving forward.

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Inspired by automotive safety technology, WATCHIT's Smart Collision Prevention System employs sophisticated algorithms and sensor fusion to provide timely warnings before a collision or grounding occurs. By combining with Raymarine's cutting-edge chartplotters, boaters now have access to a complete safety ecosystem at their fingertips, according to the firm.

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"We're committed to making boaters' time on the water safer and more enjoyable," said Raymarine vice president of operations, Michelle Hildyard. "Our collaboration with WATCHIT aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver seamless and open integration with new products and technology, ultimately simplifying the boating experience for our Axiom users."

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The new collaboration will also see Raymarine's LightHouse charts adopted as the official cartography supplier for WATCHIT moving forward.

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"Our collaboration with Raymarine marks a significant milestone in marine safety technology," said WATCHIT CEO, Tal Duvdevany. "By integrating our Smart Collision Prevention System with Raymarine's industry-leading chartplotters and adopting their LightHouse Charts, we're providing boaters with an unparalleled safety solution that's both intuitive and comprehensive."

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Raymarine product featuring WATCHIT integration is available for shipping with immediate effect.