TowPro

Another superyacht tender being towed, monitored with TowPro - Advanced Tow Protection. We use date free VHF encrypted signal to send to the bridge information of the tender that cannot be seen:
Bilge water levels
Bilge pump running times
Battery voltage levels
Geofence break - Towline failure
Pitch/Yaw/Roll

Get in touch if you are towing !

"There was a time when the small boat that attended to a larger boat, was called a tender..."
Chase boats have become one of the latest must have accessories for every superyacht owner. Onboard Magazine looks at the market leaders
http://www.onboardmagazine.fr/chase-boats/

What are the potential Insurance benefits of an advance tow protection system?

Ask your broker about improved terms available for your yacht and program:
Extend towing to include sunset to sunrise
Extend towing up to 300 miles
Reduction in tender deductibles

Could this impact your charter season?

TowPro is easy to install and is designed for low cost, secure usage on the superyacht:
No antennas
No cables to run aft
No connection to WiFi, VSAT or on-board networks

For more information and how to buy your advanced tow protection system visit: https://www.tsm-systems.com/

If your tenders looked this good, you'd want to keep them protected...

The TowPro system provides two sets of information to the bridge:
1) The "Eyes in the Boat" continuous safety info
2) Bridge Alerts if safety indicators exceed thresholds

You can find out more here: https://www.tsm-systems.com/
📸 Giles Martin-Raget
Wally

Why do I need TowPro when I already have a tender tracker?
Tracking your tender once it’s adrift is too late!

You really don't want to lose it in the first place; that’s what TowPro helps you to avoid. Because it constantly monitors a number of key indicators about your tow on the bridge of the yacht, it is the only product able to flag up danger signals to you instantly.

📸 Mazu Yachts

The rise of the Superyacht Tender:
Take a look at this article from The Times and The Sunday Times where they explore Why your tender is now as important as your superyacht.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-your-tender-is-now-as-important-as-your-superyacht-w38mkvr5f

Why your tender is now as important as your superyacht You may think that the design of modern superyachts starts with a “look” or profile, with a buyer demanding a certain sleekness, or – as is now more common – a

❎ The Problem:
It is clearly important for insurers to ensure that their policies do not contravene IMO regulations. The use of AIS on tenders while under tow, as commonly required for basic tow protection, is specifically prohibited, and insurers that specify basic tow protection using AIS are requiring their captains to operate illegally.

✅ The Solution:
In order to comply with IMO regulations and also to broadcast AIS for safety once adrift, TowPro automatically starts broadcasting emergency AIS positions when the tow fails.

Why wait?
Once TowPro is onboard, it will monitor the full duration of the tow, day and night and be compliant with IMO regulations.

Find out more here: https://www.tsm-systems.com/towpro

TowPro's low running costs.
The DataTraq radio uses the free-of-charge VDES system in normal operation, removing the cost of monthly satellite data charges.

If the tender goes adrift, DataTraq uses an emergency tracking website via Iridium, to enable authorised users to keep a close watch.

Winter yard period?
TowPro Advanced Tow Protection has been designed in collaboration with installers for ease of installation, including:

🔵 No new antenna to be installed on the superyacht
🔵 Industry standard NMEA connections to the yacht and tender
🔵 No cyber risk from interconnection to yacht’s computer networks or VSAT

Feedback from installers confirms this:
‘The bridge display is nice and compact, and the touch screen makes set up and configuration straightforward and clear.’

Download the TowPro installation planning guide and manual here:
https://www.tsm-systems.com/installation
Or for further information on the unique TowPro system contact the team on [email protected]

An increasing number of chase boats are being purchased by clients due to restrictions in tender garage space. These can be towed, driven separately or berthed in a convenient location.

Having a separate vessel that has everything on board gives a multitude of options to the owner - but it comes with operational issues for the captain. TowPro proactively helps reduce the risk of disruption to owners and guests due to lost or damaged towed tenders.

📸 Superyacht Tenders and Toys work with some of the biggest names in the industry - take a look at their services: https://superyachttendersandtoys.com/tenders/chase-tenders/

What are the SOLAS regulations when towing a tender?

Find out the results of a year-long collaboration between insurers, captains, marine risk experts and TowPro:
https://www.tsm-systems.com/protection
📸 Pascoe International Limousine

Looking for a new superyacht Tender? Boat International have compiled their list of standout superyacht tenders and dayboats. The list showcases "the finest and fastest" new superyacht tenders and dayboats to hit the water, and discover the tender concepts fresh from the drawing board.

You can check out the list here: https://bit.ly/3oaJ6RK

Protect your new tender with TowPro Advanced Tow Protection - currently the only insurer endorsed advanced tow protection system on the market giving yachts the operational flexibility when towing.

Find out more on the system: https://www.tsm-systems.com/
📸 Evo Marine R6 Open

Tender Tow Plans - how robust is your tow plan?

Insurers require that a tender tow plan is put in place. In consultation with the insurance industry and yacht captains we outline the best practice for a 'Standardised' approach to tender tow plans.

Head online to find and download our best practice Tender Tow Plan guides: https://www.tsm-systems.com/protection

Did you come and see the team from TowPro Advanced Tow Protection at Metstrade?

Maybe you saw us in the media: https://bit.ly/3xeRVgi

Head over to our website to find more information on the system and take advantage of our 20% Discount for all orders placed before the 30th November.

SuperyachtNews took some time to look at some of the innovative DAME Award nominees and winners including a notable mention for TowPro Advanced Tow Protection.

Read Jack Hogan's summary of the "intriguing product development" of the TowPro system and find out why it's been described as "adding some fresh energy to the technology side of Metstrade "

Read the full article here:
https://www.superyachtnews.com/business/metstrade---day-2

A great first day at Metstrade with lots of visitors to the stand and a interview with our CEO Vincent Geake

- if you are at the show come and meet the team and find out why TowPro Advanced Tow Protection is currently the only system approved by insurers for tender towing by .

Come and take the TowPro system for a test run - STAND 07.609A.

The TowPro Advanced Tow Protection team were delighted to have been a part of the DAME Awards at Metstrade. We are proud to have been nominated in the Marine Electronics category - won by Garmin.

Congratulations to Volvo Penta UK Assisted Docking System - Winner of the overall DAME Award! 👏👏👏
If you are at the show, come and meet the team and take the TowPro system for a test run - STAND 07.609A

The TowPro Advanced Tow Protection team nomination in the DAME awards Metstrade, in the hotly contested marine electronics section.

Congratulations to the category winners, Garmin
If you are at the show, come and meet the team and take the TowPro system for a test run - STAND 07.609A

5 DAYS TO GO - MEET US AT METS - SYP STAND 07.609A

TowPro announces a suite of documentation designed to help Superyacht captains and crews with the increasingly complex issues of towing tenders or chaseboats.
You can download these on our website or better still, meet us as Metstrade to find out more.

TowPro Installation Planning Guide: https://www.tsm-systems.com/protection

TowPro teams up with National Marine Suppliers the leading worldwide superyacht support provider, to retail the TowPro product in the US market.

“We are very pleased to have partnered with National Marine Suppliers,” added Vincent Geake, the developer of TowPro. “Having TowPro available and supported via a company with the pedigree of NMS gives us a great base for our US customers, many of whom already deal with NMS.”

TowPro will be on show to the marine equipment industry for the first time at Metstrade on stand 07.609A. For more information on TowPro Advanced Tow Protection and how to buy it in the USA, go to www.tsm-systems.com or https://nationalmarine.com/

Great to see the TowPro system feature the International Boat Industry technical products article by Ed Slack.

Grab a copy and find out how the TowPro advanced tow protection system is a win-win for and the insurance industry alike.
National Marine Suppliers

Thank you to Yachting Pages Media Group for the feature on the launch of the TowPro system at METS, our DAME Award nomination and the special 20% show discount offer for all systems ordered by the end of November.

Read the full story here:
https://yachting-pages.com/articles/towpro-advanced-towing-system-to-launch-at-mets-news.html

TowPro advanced towing system to launch at METS | Yachting Pages TSM-Systems will be launching the new TowPro product at the Superyacht Pavilion at METS.

Marine Business World thank you for the mention!

Read the full article about TowPro, the DAME Award nomination and details of the special Metstrade show offer here: https://www.marinebusinessworld.com/news/243536/TowPro-advanced-towing-system-launches-at-METS?source=email

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"Captains planning next year’s charter season should be aware that their insurance renewal may expect them to install an Advanced Towing protection system in order to give them operational flexibility when towing,” says Miller, "and should aim to plan ahead by installing a system in advance, rather than trying to squeeze installation into a hectic charter and travel schedule".
Paul Miller, Director of Underwriting at Millstream Underwriting Limited

For full information and news of the special offer 20% November discount: https://www.tsm-systems.com/towpro-launches-at-mets-2021

The result of a collaboration between a Risk Management surveyor, yacht Captains & TSM-Systems >>> TowPro, the world’s first advanced tow protection system, and currently the only system approved by insurers for tender towing by superyachts

The seriously stunning Feadship T/T Chasseur by Wajer Yachts captured hard at work at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The tender is the ultimate superyacht sidekick. The modern superyacht owner is spending more time on the water and their captains are increasingly reliant on their tenders to help them do so.

TowPro has been designed in collaboration with captains to facilitate operational demands of tender towing. We're helping to reduce loss or damage and maximise guest enjoyment.

📸 Feadship

TowPro is currently the only system approved by insurers for tender towing by .

Find out why: https://www.tsm-systems.com/

PLUS To celebrate our DAME Award nomination we are offering a 20% METS Discount for orders placed before the 30th November.

You can visit our stand [07.609A] in the Super Yacht Pavilion Metstrade
or get in touch in advance
email [email protected]
or call +44 790 481 3431

**DON'T MISS THIS WEBINAR - 28th OCTOBER - 17:00 CEST**
If you work in the industry and like many Captains, have to tow your tender, this must watch webinar is for you.

Find out why insurers are concerned about tender towing and learn why TowPro is currently the only system approved by insurers for superyacht tender towing.

PLUS
Find out how you can get 20% OFF your TowPro system purchase.

Join TowPro CEO, Vincent Geake and Head of Sales, William Ferlazzo here:
https://bit.ly/3bgQrYH
For further information email [email protected]

**NEW WEBINAR - 28th OCTOBER - 17:00 CEST**
Join us for the third of our live webinars covering superyacht tender towing. TowPro is currently the only system approved by insurers for superyacht tender towing.

Join us to learn:
Why are insurers concerned about tender towing?
What is so special about TowPro?
What’s happening now?

Join TowPro CEO, Vincent Geake and Head of Sales, William Ferlazzo here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86566681796?pwd=VjduSGRKaG1MNlNHeU0ySUNSM1NqUT09

For further information email [email protected]