More than 10,000 customers across D-Marin’s selection of premium marinas are now using Smart Sensors to enhance safety, security, and peace of mind while away from their vessels.

Powered by the Sense4Boat platform, D-Marin’s Smart Sensors deliver round-the-clock monitoring and instant alerts for risks including water ingress, battery overheating, fire, and unauthorised movement. Installed in over 10,000 vessels to date with more than 90% of eligible customers already onboard the technology has quickly become a trusted tool in proactive boat care.

Alerts are integrated directly with the D-Marin App and received simultaneously by marina teams, who are on standby 24/7. On average, more than 200 critical alerts are resolved or investigated each month. Whether a boat is in dry dock or berthed, immediate response times from marina teams help ensure small issues don’t become major incidents. In these situations, every second counts and D-Marin’s teams are close, trained, and ready to respond at any time.

Matthias Gehring, Chief Digital Officer at D-Marin, said: “Safety is a top priority for every boat owner, and at D-Marin, we’re committed to setting new standards in vessel protection. Our Smart Sensors detect potential issues in real time, and our marina teams are ready to act immediately day or night. This combination of technology and responsiveness gives our customers the peace of mind that their vessel is always in safe hands.”

Customer testimonials: Smart Sensors in action:

Owner of ‘S/Y Zephyros’, Annual customer of D-Marin Lefkas (Greece)

“Our battery compartment was covered by sails and canvases waiting to be fitted. While sitting in the saloon, I received a notification that the battery temperature had exceeded fifty degrees. We cleared the cabin and discovered one battery was extremely hot and boiling. Despite being right there, we hadn’t noticed the problem. The sensor saved us from what could have been a disaster.”

Owner of ‘Mar.co E-Motion 36’, Annual customer of D-Marin Borik (Croatia)

“On the morning of August 16, 2024, our water bilge sensors triggered an alarm. Given the weight of our twin Mercury 600hp engines, our RIB sits slightly elevated at the bow, so at first glance everything looked fine. But when the sensor triggered again, we knew something was wrong. Thanks to the marina’s swift action, they discovered water ingress, and the boat was hauled out before any serious damage occurred. The system truly saved us.”

Owner of ‘Selma’, Annual customer of D-Marin Turgutreis (Turkey)

“Late one evening, our bilge sensor sent an alarm through the app. The marina team responded immediately, checked our boat, and found water coming in. Thanks to the timely alert, they prevented what could have been significant damage.”

Owner of ‘Oscar’, Annual customer of D-Marin Tribunj (Croatia)

“During routine servicing, our yacht was on dry dock when the marina team received an alert about a potential battery overheating issue. Their swift action — disconnecting the shore power and addressing the problem — prevented what could have been a serious incident. We’re grateful for the technology and the quick response.”