iPlotter Solent
Colin Porteous
Plan routes with waypoints and calculate true
Create passage plans by selecting waypoints from a database. Calculate true course and distance. Automatically determine magnetic variation and derive magnetic heading.
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Nautical Charts & Maps
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Download and view weather
View and download NOAA electronic navigational for offline use. Access in NOAA or ECDIS formats. Overlay NOAA weather for real-time conditions. Display buoys, beacons, lights, and natural/man-made features. Track radar and fog signals.
Marine Chart Symbols
FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH
Marine symbols, terms, and abbreviations.
The app provides a reference for marine chart symbols, abbreviations, and terms. It includes over 800 entries, a search function, and a sample chart with popups.
TZ iBoat – Marine Navigation
Nobeltec, Inc.
Navigate with real-time GPS and tidal data
Navigate using GPS, AIS Online, and radar. View charts for coastal boating, sailing, and fishing. Track tides and currents. Set anchoring points. Sync with Apple Health. Share routes and waypoints.
Tide Alert (NOAA) - Tide Chart
Rivolu LLC
Set alerts and track forecasts
Track tides and lunar phases with NOAA data. Set custom alerts for high and low tides. View offline information. Access lunar calendar and historical data. Share details via social media. Sync with Apple Health for activity tracking.
Tides Near Me
Shelter Island Mapping Company, LLC
Tide charts and currents worldwide.
The app provides tide charts and current predictions for stations worldwide. It displays tide information, including water level changes, high and low tide times, and sun and moon rise/set times.
NOAA Marine Forecast: Buoycast
Skipjack Studios, LLC
View real-time buoy data and alerts
View real-time buoy observations from 800+ NDBC buoys. Check forecasts for over 300 zones. Access tide predictions and current hourly forecasts. Save favorite buoys and locate the nearest one. Sync data across all devices.
Navionics® Boating
Garmin International
Navigate with offline charts and features
View detailed navigational charts offline with multiple overlays. Access real-time data and historical information. Plan routes and track progress. Set waypoints and measure distances. Sync with other devices for collaborative navigation.
Boat Watch - Ship Tracking
Pocket Mariner Ltd.
Track vessels and identify ships in real
Track vessels using real-time AIS data. View names, types, and destinations. Receive alerts when tracked vessels depart or arrive. Identify ships and monitor their movements globally.
Marine Rules & Signals
FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH
Rules and signals at sea.
The app provides a reference for maritime rules and signals, including steering, lights, sound signals, and distress signals. It also covers buoyage systems, flags, radio calls, and life-saving communications with learning cards for content review.
Marinus: maritime rules
Alejandro Martinez de Carvajal
Search navigation instantly anywhere
COLREGs offers flag identification, weather scales, cloud recognition, sound signal guidance, and vessel light details. Users can access navigation , interpret flags, and understand sound and light signals for safe boating.
SeaNav US
Pocket Mariner Ltd.
Navigate with real-time charts and tappable buoys
Plan and navigate boating trips with real-time updates and high-resolution NOAA charts. View detailed digital vector charts for US coasts, inland waters, and Great Lakes. Tap buoys and lights for bearing and distance.
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