BRNKL Portable Rapid-Deployment Vessel Monitoring System
Temporary vessel monitoring without a permanent installation. BRNKL Portable combines vessel tracking, cameras, onboard data and configurable alerts in one rugged, self-contained case.
Move the system between vessels, deploy it for a specific operation or leave it onboard to monitor a vessel during transit, storage or investigation. Choose BRNKL Blue for remote monitoring and operational oversight, or BRNKL Black for secure recording, encrypted data storage and detailed mission playback.
For vessel deliveries, detained and abandoned craft, police and security operations, sea trials and small commercial boats.
Vessel intelligence where a permanent installation is not practical
BRNKL Portable packages the monitoring equipment, power management and communications hardware into one protective case.
Place and secure the case onboard, connect the required antennas and select the appropriate power source. The system then starts collecting the information specified for the deployment.
For a straightforward security application, this might include GPS position, geofence alerts, a camera and power-loss monitoring. For a vessel trial or operational assessment, the system also connects to NMEA 2000, additional cameras, external sensors and onboard networks.
The configuration moves between different vessels without permanently altering each boat.
Designed for temporary, mobile and investigative work
Vessel transit and delivery
Track a vessel during road transport, sea delivery or movement between yards. Review its route, location and onboard conditions without fitting a permanent monitoring system.
Abandoned or detained vessels
Deploy temporary monitoring on an abandoned, detained or seized vessel. Receive movement, geofence, power and security alerts while maintaining a recorded history of events.
Police and security operations
Establish short-term surveillance on a vessel of interest. Add GPS, cameras and configurable sensors according to the operational requirement.
Trials and evaluation
Record GPS, video, NMEA 2000 and sensor data during sea trials, equipment testing and vessel acceptance work. Review the information on one synchronised timeline.
Small craft monitoring
Add monitoring to RIBs, workboats, tenders and other small vessels where space, installation time or electrical capacity is limited.
Temporary fleet cover
Move the system between seasonal vessels, charter boats, relief craft or newly acquired boats while a permanent fleet installation is planned.
Choose the information you need to monitor and record
GPS vessel tracking
Monitor current position, route history and vessel movement. Configure geofence alerts around a berth, anchorage, harbour or operating area.
Live and recorded video
Connect compatible IP cameras for remote viewing and onboard recording. Review video alongside GPS and vessel information.
NMEA 2000 data
Connect to a vessel’s existing NMEA 2000 backbone to collect available engine, fuel, speed, heading, depth and navigation data.
Battery, bilge and power monitoring
Monitor selected vessel systems and receive alerts for low battery voltage, bilge activity, shore-power loss or other configured events.
Security sensors
Add door, hatch, motion, ignition or auxiliary sensors through the available input connections.
Impact and movement data
Use the internal motion sensors or additional equipment to record significant impacts, vessel movement and operating conditions.
Local and remote access
Connect locally through the case Wi-Fi network. Remote access is available through cellular, Wi-Fi WAN, Starlink or another onboard internet connection.
Synchronised event review
Bring video, position, vessel data, sensor readings and alerts together on one time-aligned record.
BRNKL Blue Portable or BRNKL Black Portable
BRNKL Blue Portable
BRNKL Blue Portable is intended for commercial and leisure monitoring where remote visibility and alerts are the priority.
Typical functions
- Live vessel status
- GPS tracking and geofence alerts
- Live and recorded video
- Battery, bilge and power monitoring
- NMEA 2000 integration
- Trip and event playback
- Remote browser and app access
- Configurable notifications
Suitable for
- Vessel deliveries
- Temporary fleet monitoring
- Small commercial boats
- Charter and passenger craft
- Boats awaiting refit or repair
- Leisure vessels in temporary storage
BRNKL Black Portable
BRNKL Black Portable is intended for defence, police, security and professional operations where secure evidence and offline recording are required.
Typical functions
- Encrypted onboard data storage
- Offline-first operation
- Synchronised video and vessel telemetry
- GPS and mission playback
- NMEA 2000 and CAN bus integration
- Impact and human-factors data
- Automated trip reports
- Local data export and review
- Configurable communications controls
Suitable for
- Police and enforcement operations
- Defence and security deployments
- Incident investigation
- Vessel trials and acceptance
- High-speed craft studies
- Sensitive or disconnected operations
From case to active monitoring
Position and secure
Place the case in a protected location and secure it against vessel movement.
Connect power
Use the integrated battery, the vessel’s 12 or 24 V DC supply, or a correctly regulated solar and battery arrangement.
Connect the required equipment
Add GPS, cameras, NMEA 2000 and any additional sensors specified for the deployment.
Monitor and record
Access the system locally or remotely. Receive alerts, view cameras and review the recorded operational timeline.
The transport case is waterproof while closed and capped. Once external cables are connected, install it in a location protected from direct rain, standing water and heavy spray.
Specified around the vessel and the operation
BRNKL Portable is not a rigid, one-size-fits-all kit.
Mission Dynamics specifies each package around the vessel, deployment period, communications coverage and information required. The case might provide simple GPS and camera monitoring, or a wider recording package connected to vessel electronics, multiple sensors and specialist impact-measurement equipment.
BRNKL Portable with the MAREC device
The portable format is also available with the MAREC device for shock and impact assessment.
In this configuration the case is used to assess individual vessels for shock and impact loading during sea trials and through the development of any fast-moving vessel. MAREC records high-frequency motion alongside the BRNKL Black mission record, so impact events can be reviewed against position, video and vessel data on one timeline.
The same case moves between craft, which suits trials programmes where several hulls, loading conditions or seating positions need to be measured under comparable conditions.
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BRNKL Portable: common questions
What is BRNKL Portable?
Does it need to connect to the vessel’s electronics?
Does it need an internet connection?
How is the system powered?
Does the internal battery run the whole system?
Is the case waterproof?
Does it work on small boats?
What is the difference between Blue and Black?
Monitor the vessel without waiting for a permanent installation
Tell us what needs monitoring, where the vessel will operate and how long the deployment will last. Mission Dynamics will specify a BRNKL Portable package around the vessel, power supply, connectivity and operational requirement.