[SatNews] Knowing where a vessel is located, and sending emergency alerts, are all part of this system...

Spot LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT) has announced its SPOT HUG system meets the requirements of Chartis' Global Marine division for security protection on-board various vessels. Chartis is a world leading property-casualty and general insurance organization serving more than 70 million clients around the world. Global Marine requires that boats of certain types, including those with multi-engine outboard motors, are equipped with an approved satellite-based boat monitoring system like SPOT HUG. Boat owners with SPOT HUG on board may also qualify for discounts on their insurance premium when certain criteria are met.

Launched initially for the maritime community, SPOT HUG monitors the boat's position and detects any Unauthorized Movement automatically alerting a 24/7 Asset Monitoring Center and registered boat owner with its GPS coordinates. SPOT HUG also comes equipped with sensor monitoring capabilities and established SPOT messaging features for sending location-based messages over the Globalstar satellite network to others, including an international rescue coordination center in critical emergencies. Because SPOT HUG is 100 percent satellite based, it is capable of providing coverage far beyond the range of cellular phones and VHF radios.