JouBeh Technologies Inc. has met the requirements for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), following successful sea trials of DFO’s Hardware Approval Process. iTrac combines Iridium’s 9601 short-burst data (SBD) transceiver and the Global Positioning System (GPS). iTrac was conceived and designed by MetOcean Data Systems.

iTrac provides managers, mariners, and vessel operators with the latest in cost-effective satellite tracking and locating technologies packaged for the toughest ocean environmental conditions. MetOcean will be responsible for manufacturing iTrac as well as providing life cycle engineering support and continued product R&D. JouBeh is a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for Iridium Communications Inc and is focused on delivering data modem technology solutions and data services to the world’s environmental and operational telematics markets. The Iridium satellite constellation and its associated data services have had enormous success, particularly within the maritime community and are aiding sea-goers around the world with reliable, truly global, real-time communication links.