Annika and Eric from the YouTube channel Karl Ocean and the Instagram channel karl.ocean document their life on a sailboat, including the refit of their over 40-year-old sailboat, Karl – authentic, entertaining, and with great attention to detail. Their journey inspires thousands of followers, who accompany the couple on their journey to a long-distance cruising lifestyle.
Safety on board plays a central role for them – especially on the high seas. The AIS Transceiver easyTRX3S has recently become an important part of their safety equipment. While many boats only receive AIS, the easyTRX3S also enables the active transmission of AIS signals. This means that Annika and Eric are recognized by other vessels and visible on the plotter – a huge advantage, especially at night, in poor visibility, or in busy sea areas.
“Now other boats can see us, which gives us a huge safety factor – especially when sailing at night.”
– Eric from Karl Ocean
Why an AIS transceiver?
AIS (Automatic Identification System) ensures that vessels are more easily perceived by one another. Many recreational boats use AIS only passively – they receive signals from other vessels but do not transmit their own. The easyTRX3S closes this gap because it is a so-called Class B AIS transceiver that both receives and transmits. For Annika and Eric, this means:
- Better visibility for other vessels
- Early collision avoidance
- Greater safety while sailing – even at night or in poor visibility
- Increased visibility in busy areas
Simple installation, reliable operation
The easyTRX3S is easy to integrate on board and is compatible with common chart plotters and on-board networks. Thanks to integrated interfaces (such as NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, or USB), connection is quick and easy – even for DIY crews like Eric and Annika.
“Installation was super easy!”
– Eric from Karl Ocean
The transceiver regularly transmits position data, course, speed, and other information. This not only makes Karl more visible, but also actively communicates with his surroundings – a safety benefit that provides peace of mind.
The special thing about the easyTRX3S – ME SENSE inside!
Ob im dichten Verkehr, bei Nachtfahrten oder auf Langstrecke: Wer sendet, wird gesehen. Für Karl Ocean ein klarer Schritt in Richtung professioneller Ausrüstung – und ein gutes Gefühl bei jeder Überfahrt.
Zudem beim easyTRX3S einzigartig, ist das integrierte ME SENSE Relay zur smarten Bootsüberwachung per App. Es gibt zahlreiche Sensoren zu nahezu allen wichtigen Bootsdaten, die einfach und unkompliziert montiert werden können. So sind die beiden immer Up to date, auch wenn sie ausnahmsweise mal nicht an Bord sind.
Whether in heavy traffic, during night trips, or on long-distance journeys: whoever transmits is seen. For Karl Ocean, this is a clear step toward professional equipment – and a reassuring feeling on every crossing.
Also unique to the easyTRX3S is the integrated ME SENSE Relay for smart Boat Monitoring via app. There are numerous sensors for almost all important boat data that can be installed easily and simply. This way, the two are always up to date, even when they are not on board for a change.
“We can see how our boat is doing at any time in the app.”
– Eric from Karl Ocean