Our ethos is to add technology and user value to marine electronic systems and many of our products are designed to be symbiotic alongside other equipment. Our areas of core expertise are centred on AIS technology, internet access afloat, safety, on board networks and marine PCs, navigation software, wireless connectivity and electronic navigation.

Digital Yacht Ltd

Digital Yacht New Products at METS

New products include:
•	Bilge iQ – Brings intelligent wireless and NMEA 2000 control, alerting plus monitoring to any bilge pump.
•	AIT6000 Class B+ Transponder with SPAIS – Class B+ AIS transponder with satellite messaging and new advanced interfacing
•	iKreate – NMEA 2000 simulator, great for diagnostics, demos and fault finding plus PC, MAC and Linux compatible
•	iKonvert Diagnostics Software – Free software for NMEA 2000 network analysis, diagnostics and logging compatible with our iKonvert USB interface
•	J1939 Doctor – Self contained J1939 diagnostics tool with physical network and data analysis on your phone, tablet, PC or MAC
•	NetProtect NOW with Garmin OneHelm Compatibility – The World’s first NMEA 2000 diagnostics and security tool now with Garmin OneHelm connectivity
Plus! We’ve big updates on our Njord cloud platform and we’re also launching www.digitalyacht.pro - our dedicated trade website.
 
Call by and see us on Booth 1:535. Exciting products, exciting times and a great start to 2026.
 
You can download the New Product Presentation by following

https://digitalyacht.support/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Digital-Yacht-New-Products-for-METS-2025-GBP.pdf

J1939 Doctor from Digital Yacht

The J1939 protocol is increasingly being adopted in marine applications, providing monitoring and control for engines, propulsion systems, generators, and electrical networks. To support this trend, a self-contained J1939 diagnostics tool has been developed, featuring a built-in web interface that allows any device with a browser to connect and analyze data seamlessly. With wireless connectivity to mobile devices, users can access critical information from anywhere on the vessel without the need for physical connections.

This diagnostics tool not only monitors the J1939 network but also checks its physical characteristics, including voltages, bus load, and frame errors. Users can view all devices connected to the network and drill down into specific data for detailed analysis. Its flexibility is enhanced by an M12 connector, which supports a wide variety of third-party patch cables and breakouts, making it compatible with diverse setups.

Easily monitor and manage device fault codes with our user-friendly interface. Click the Fault (Red Cross) icon to view active and historical codes in a clear pop-up. The DM1 Table displays the currently active fault codes, while the DM2 Table provides a record of historical faults.

If a fault condition remains active after clearing, the system automatically detects and displays it again during the next PGN transmission, ensuring you always have accurate, up-to-date diagnostic information at your fingertips.

iKreate NMEA 2000 Simulator

For anyone involved in designing, manufacturing or installing marine electronics, the ability to simulate or replay NMEA2000 data is a real advantage and can accelerate software development, demonstrate NMEA2000 devices or help diagnose network issues.
With more and more modern boats having an NMEA2000 network at the heart of their navigation system, it is really important that you have the tools to investigate the devices and data on the network should things not work as planned.

Just like the Digital Yacht NMEA2000 Display App, the new iKreate Simulator takes a new approach and is the World’s first multi-platform, browser based NMEA2000 Simulator App that will run on Windows, LINUX, Mac OSX and Raspbian. There is no installation and if you can save a file and find it again, then that is as complex as it gets with just a single HTML5 file to worry about.

Key features:

Create individual NMEA 2000 PGNs from drop down list populated with the data you enter or play back a NMEA 2000 log file captured by a Digital Yacht NMEA 2000 product etc from an on-board system
Multiple PGN groups can be created and even saved for future use
Data variance function can synthesise changing values
No complicated software to install – just a simple file for Chrome, Edge, Opera or Chromium
Functions on PC, MAC and Linux platforms – simple USB connection
Set SRC address and instance
Integrated 0.8m NMEA 2000 and 0.8m USB cable
Available with USB C connector (USB A option)

iKreate is priced at £200/€260 and is shipping now.  More information on Digital Yacht websites

NET Protect - Now with Garmin OneHelm Compatability

With more technically advanced, integrated and “connected” boats, security becomes a major concern on NMEA 2000 networks.  Recent high profile automotive hacks have highlighted security weaknesses in some CAN based systems.

The NMEA Organisation have responded to this threat by establishing a Cyber Security Working Group to identify and mitigate the risks of maritime attacks.  NET Protect is the World’s first cyber security product, focused on NMEA 2000, to be developed as part of this NMEA initiative and Digital Yacht have now added Garmin OneHelm connectivity so Garmin MFD users can constantly monitor their onboard NMEA 2000 network and receive alerts of any inconsistencies.  It also has valuable tools for the installer for configuration and diagnostics.
 
NET Protect is a self-contained, bus powered, unobtrusive black box that receives and analyses all NMEA 2000 network data.  It has three key functions – to test and validate the NMEA 2000 network during installation, tools for NMEA 2000 configuration and network monitoring/analysis and then on-going, 24/7 monitoring and protection for the life of the vessel.  Data can be accessed via any mobile device as it incorporates a wireless web interface and now also on your boat’s helm through a Garmin MFD.

NET Protect carries out device certification, network topography and general tests including looking for duplicate PGNs, device instances, devices outputting no data and gateway validation.  Even device names and firmware version are recorded.  At a physical level, LEN (the bus load) is calculated for all devices on the network.

Once the installation tests are complete and the installer is happy with network performance, the CANshot option is run.  This “snapshots” the network and stores the results internally.  This report can also be saved and printed – useful for future diagnostics and also insurance purposes.

NET Protect then enters 24/7 monitor mode and will alert audibly and also store alerts in an event log for analysis.  If connected to a Digital Yacht 4GX or 5GX system, optional SMS alerts can be enabled for remote monitoring.  Alerts pop up on a Garmin connected device and the OneHelm interface allows access to the Net Protect GUI.

NET Protect is priced at £250/€330 ex VAT and is available now.  Existing NET Protect users can add OneHelm compatibility with an easy and free software upgrade.   More information on Digital Yacht websites

Bilge iQ from Digital Yacht

A humble electric bilge pump is installed on just about every boat but boat owners don’t know much about its operation and run times – or even if it is still functional.  Bilge iQ from Digital Yacht aims to change this and brings the latest NMEA 2000 and Wi-Fi monitoring plus digital switching control technology to any electric bilge pump.

Bilge iQ fits in minutes to existing systems which may incorporate a standard ON-OFF-AUTO panel (with an integrated float switch) or to any manual system.  It also connects to the boat’s NMEA 2000 network so a multi-function display can use standard switching commands to turn the pump on and off and also display the pump’s status or fault based on an industry standard NMEA 2000 pop up alert. It also integrates with Victron’s Cerbo GX systems and VRM cloud monitoring solution so remote monitoring of your boat becomes possible through Victron’s free to access platform.

It has a wireless interface enabling a phone or tablet to connect and display a history of pump operations. Actual current draw of the pump is also displayed in real time to show the pump is operating correctly. Standard 	NMEA 2000 alerts allow for remote monitoring too.

Should you choose to add a 3rd party bilge water discharge filter to your system to ensure oil, debris and contaminants are not discharged over-board, then Bilge iQ provides accurate pump run time data to allow economic and periodic filter replacement for correct operation.  

Bilge iQ was awarded Best New Product 2025 when launched at the NMEA Conference in West Palm Beach, October 2025 and is also nominated for a DAME Design Award at METS 2025

Bilge iQ is priced at £200/€285 ex VAT and will be available from Jan 2026.  More information on Digital Yacht websites

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The Nucleus Plus transforms any navigation system on board with the latest Class B+ AIS technology which now also features satellite tracking capability.  It has NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and USB interfaces for maximum compatibility as well as a sophisticated wireless interface for connectivity with popular iPad and tablet apps.  It has apps integrated for AIS collision and MOB alerts plus a sophisticated anchor drift alarm.  There's also full NMEA 2000 integration for alerts and data multiplexing

AIT6000 NUCLEUS PLUS AIS TRANSPONDER

Nucleus+ is an advanced AIS transponder that can form a navigation hub on board.  It features Class B+ technology with satellite space tracking too

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Bilge IQ from Digital Yacht monitors and controls a boat's bilge pump, providing real-time data on its status, run times and current draw via NMEA 2000 and WiFi. It fits quickly to any system and integrates with NMEA 2000 MFDs and Victron's CERBO system.  It can also trigger high-water alerts on the boat's NMEA network and optimises filter replacement on compatible bilge filters to help reduce environmental pollution.

BILGE IQ

Bilge IQ monitors and controls a boat's bilge pump, providing real-time data on its status, run times and current draw via NMEA 2000 and WiFi

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The J1939 protocol is increasingly being adopted in marine applications, providing monitoring and control for engines, propulsion systems, generators, and electrical networks. To support this trend, a self-contained J1939 diagnostics tool has been developed, featuring a built-in web interface that allows any device with a browser to connect and analyze data seamlessly. With wireless connectivity to mobile devices, users can access critical information without the need for specialist software.

J1939 Doctor

Self contained J1939 diagnostics tool with physical network and data analysis on your phone, tablet, PC or MAC

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For anyone involved in designing, manufacturing or installing marine electronics, the ability to simulate or replay NMEA2000 data is a real advantage and can accelerate software development, demonstrate NMEA2000 devices or help diagnose network issues.

Create individual NMEA 2000 PGNs from drop down list populated with the data you enter or play back a NMEA 2000 log file captured by a Digital Yacht NMEA 2000 product etc from an on-board system. Multiple PGN groups can be created and saved.

Consisting of a new iKreate USB interface and an HTML5 based app, the iKreate simulator can generate any NMEA2000 PGN and also replay logged files.

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