Latest happenings in SAN Diego on VHF radio - powered by vesselaware

The Coast Guard reported a capsized vessel about 20 nautical miles west of Oceanside and said it had marked the vessel with eight chemlights. Mariners were advised to transit the area cautiously and report updates; a passing captain also reported the vessel, and the Coast Guard said it was already aware of the incident.

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Maritime VHF Intelligence

VesselAware™ transforms live marine VHF voice communications into real-time, geospatial intelligence. It monitors, records, transcribes, and translates radio traffic alongside AIS and USCG Notice to Mariners — categorizing Maydays, Pan Pan, Sécurité, and Hails as they happen. Spoken locations are detected and displayed on a map with existing AIS data, turning previously isolated voice broadcasts into structured, location-aware information. Whether it's your boat being hailed, a navigational hazard, or a distress call in your proximity, VesselAware™ alerts you as events unfold — delivering a more complete picture of maritime activity across your waters.

Government

VesselAware equips government agencies with structured, geospatial intelligence built from live marine VHF communications. Through its API and ArcGIS integration, radio traffic, AIS, detected locations, and critical maritime events flow directly into the Common Operating Picture — giving watchstanders a more complete, real-time view of activity across their area of responsibility.
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Commercial Maritime

VesselAware turns real-time VHF radio traffic into actionable maritime data that integrates with existing operational systems. By combining voice communications, AIS, vessel activity, and geospatial intelligence through its API, VesselAware gives commercial operators unmatched insight into emerging risks — helping businesses improve situational awareness, ensure compliance, and protect vessels, personnel, and assets at sea.

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Recreational Maritime

VesselAware makes boating safer and less stressful by simplifying VHF radio communications. With real-time alerts for urgent calls and hails to your boat, plus a clear map of nearby vessels and conversations, our app ensures you stay informed and confident on the water.

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News & Events

6/18/2026

VesselAware Joins the Esri Partner Network

VesselAware™ has joined the Esri Partner Network (EPN), deepening its integration with ArcGIS to better support customers whose Common Operating Picture is built on the Esri platform.

VesselAware transforms live marine VHF voice communications into structured, geospatial intelligence — transcribed and translated radio traffic, detected locations, vessel information, and categorized maritime events, delivered alongside existing AIS and operational data. Through this integration, that intelligence flows directly into ArcGIS, giving watchstanders and decision-makers a richer, more complete Common Operating Picture without leaving the environment they already work in.

VesselAware VHF Broadcasts dashboard running in ArcGIS

09/22/2025

VesselAware Awarded $1.2M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR Contract from the Department of Defense

This Phase II award will allow VesselAware to demonstrate its viability aboard U.S. Navy vessels and at shore-based sites. The effort will focus on deploying and testing the system’s ability to process VHF and AIS data in real time, gathering feedback from Navy and shoreside operators, and identifying pathways to integrate VesselAware Cloud into existing Maritime Domain Awareness platforms across the Navy and DoD. Read More...

8/5-7/2025

VesselAware at Maritime Security West 2025

We had a fantastic week at Marsec West 2025 showcasing how VesselAware uses AI to transform VHF radio into actionable intelligence for maritime security and safety. By transcribing, translating, and analyzing live broadcasts, we detect urgency, extract precise location data, and alert operators faster than traditional channels—bridging a critical gap in maritime domain awareness. The interest from Coast Guard, port security, and industry leaders reinforces the value of real-time VHF intelligence,

4/14/2025

VesselAware Presents at 2025 RTCM Annual Assembly & Conference

VesselAware was invited to speak at the 2025 RTCM Annual Assembly & Conference, where we presented in the Advanced Technologies and Standards track. Our talk focused on the practical application of AI and large language models (LLMs) to enhance maritime domain awareness. We also participated in the exhibition, connecting with industry experts and technical leaders in marine communications and navigation.

9/16/2024

VesselAware at NMEA 2024

VesselAware was announced at the NMEA conference where we led a Panel Discussion on AI and Machine Learning alongside leading companies innovating in the Marine Electronics space.