“Alexa, there’s water in the boat.”

Once upon a time, when something went wrong at sea, help meant grabbing a radio, shouting “MAYDAY,” hoping you remembered your coordinates, and praying someone was within range and listening.

Back then, distress calls relied on human reflexes, clear weather, and a lot of luck. There were paper charts, manual logs, and panic-induced button smashing.

But a lot has changed in the last two decades.

Today, a boat in trouble can ping satellites, transmit exact GPS data, and notify emergency responders — all automatically.
Modern SOS systems are integrated into EPIRBs, AIS, satellite messengers, and even smart onboard devices. Alerts can be triggered in seconds, while AI helps route, prioritize, and sometimes even predict issues before they escalate.

We’ve gone from “shout and hope” to “tap and act.”

And now? Platforms like VELA are taking it one step further — combining guest communication systems with emergency protocols, so even shore-side teams are looped in instantly. No confusion. No wasted seconds. Just smart, structured response — with a human touch when needed.

Because in an emergency, speed matters. But clarity and calm? Even more.

Curious how AI is shaping not just luxury service, but maritime safety too?
Take a look:
https://askvela.ai

#SmartMarinas #MaritimeTech #AIEmergencyResponse #VELA #MarineInnovation