Victoria BC – Barnacle Systems Inc, the maker of the BRNKL line of remote security and monitoring products, has gained admission into a federal procurement program that enables direct purchases of the BRNKL Rapid Deploy by Canadian government departments.
This comes after completing a successful Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) Testing Stream contract with the Canadian Coast Guard to monitor derelict and abandoned boats with the BRNKL Rapid Deploy. Barnacle is now qualified to sell this innovation to the Government of Canada directly through ISC’s Pathway to Commercialization (PTC) initiative.
The PTC direct-buy framework enables Canadian government departments to quickly access verified technologies and services developed by Canadian SMEs. The goal is to bring innovative ideas to the market quickly, advancing Canada’s position as a global leader in innovation. Under the PTC framework, direct purchases can be made by any government department.
The BRNKL Rapid Deploy is an IoT remote monitoring solution for tracking and receiving alerts from abandoned boats that are at risk of contaminating the environment. It’s a portable and solar-powered device placed onboard a vessel of concern that sends notifications to a smartphone, tablet or computer if the boat begins to drift, take on water, catch fire, or if an intruder gets on board. By alerting users as soon as issues are detected, this system minimizes the risk of oil and fuel spills that can harm the environment.
This innovation has allowed the Canadian Coast Guard to efficiently monitor derelict vessels on all coasts. The existing method of monitoring these boats was to visit them in person and do a visual inspection. The BRNKL Rapid Deploy now provides constant and near real-time monitoring of the vessels using cellular and satellite communications, saving human and financial resources. As well, this innovation was purchased by the Royal Canadian Navy to collect data from small vessels that they converted from internal combustion outboards to electric outboards.
“As a company specializing in remote monitoring solutions and systems for situational awareness, we’re thrilled to have this opportunity to further develop and launch our products. We’ve already begun exploring additional applications for the BRNKL Rapid Deploy, and are eager to see how this technology can make an even larger impact”, says Brandon Wright, CEO of Barnacle Systems.
The BRNKL Rapid Deploy will be listed on a Pathway to Commercialization source list, enabling government departments to browse and purchase the product. To learn more about the BRNKL Rapid Deploy, click here.
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