Argus brings the monitoring hardware onto a new platform
GOST says its current security-monitoring system is now engineered around the new Argus hardware line. The aim is to provide one connected platform for several of the risks that matter when a boat is left unattended, including flooding, loss of shore power, unauthorised boarding and fire.
For owners, the value comes from combining those warnings rather than installing a separate alert product for every problem. A central system can make it easier to understand the overall state of the boat and to decide whether an alert needs an immediate visit, a call to the marina or simply acknowledgement.
High-water and bilge activity can reveal problems early
The platform supports high-water sensing and bilge-related alerts, two functions that can provide early warning of leaks or abnormal pump activity. A slow ingress problem is easier and cheaper to address when it is detected before water reaches equipment or accommodation spaces.
Monitoring does not replace routine physical inspection, because sensors themselves can fail or be installed badly. It does, however, add another layer of awareness during the days or weeks when an owner may not be aboard, particularly for boats kept afloat throughout the season.
Shore power and entry sensors widen the safety net
GOST also monitors shore-power status, motion and doors or hatches. Shore-power loss can matter when battery chargers, refrigeration or climate-control equipment depend on the marina connection, while entry sensors can provide immediate notice when a protected access point is opened.
Those functions are most useful when the alert system has been configured around how the boat is actually used. A family boat in a busy marina may need different thresholds and sensor coverage from a boat stored remotely or left on a private mooring.
Satellite-backed alerts support wider cruising and storage areas
GOST says alerts can be delivered through Inmarsat-backed connectivity, reducing dependence on a single local cellular connection. The system also integrates with the company’s wider tracking and surveillance tools, allowing owners to build a more comprehensive package where required.
NMEA lists the GOST Argus Security & Monitoring System as its 2026 Product of Excellence winner for Remote Vessel Monitoring. For LBG readers, the award is useful professional recognition, while the practical buying decision should still consider installation quality, communications costs and which sensors genuinely add value to the boat.
Official sources: www.nmea.org; www.gost.com.