Boat Beacon - AIS Navigation

Boat Beacon - AIS Navigation
Boat Beacon - AIS Navigation

Boat Beacon - AIS Navigation

GPS Marine Navigation with AIS Collision Detection using just your phone.


Reviews
24.60%
2.88%
13.10%
7.03%
52.40%
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Comments
A Google user
A Google user ★★
"After purchasing the live view there nothing shows expect stationary pic of
a leasure craft that was not there. Disappointed"
Version: 2.10
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★
"Used to use this on an Iphone in a waterproof case. Now use it on my waterproof Sony Experia, Where is the `droid watch support?"
Version: 2.8.2
A Google user
A Google user ★★★
"Really good and handy for a sailor!"
Version: 2.4
A Google user
A Google user ★★★
"satellite map only works when I am at home using my wifi. Does not work with cellular service. Tells me offline map not available at this scale. seems to have potential because of what I can see when at home using wifi. Worthless if it doesn`t work on my boat"
Version: 2.8.2
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"Automatic log on/off to the Marine Electronic Radio Log`s Sea Watch Log is now available by advising your BBid and Boat Beacon, thanks to assistance of the developer. Another step towards safer boating. Adrian Carroll (thanks again Steve)"
Version: 2.8.2
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"Just downloaded. Great so far, works well and is fascinating to use. Not sure about the START AT BOOT permission though. Maybe this could be a settings option in a later update? Great App. Thanks."
Version: 1.2
Emiliano Canalella
Emiliano Canalella
"It was a useful app till it stopped working with no reason. Any suggestion to solve the issue? By OnePlus 6 android 10 user. UPDATE: Thanks for prompt reply"
Version: 2.30
Jonathan Warnes
Jonathan Warnes ★★★★★
"This is great app. Had an issue but developer responded quickly. Allot of apps are a waste of money. But not this one!"
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"Works great and much cheaper than an AIS receiver!"
Version: 2.9.7
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"Best ais app I`ve found"
Version: 2.8.1
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"Very helpful and easy to use, even for a novice."
Version: 2.8.1
A Google user
A Google user
"Simply put, this app shows few boats/ships that are out there and uses a lot of your data. Thanks for your reply. I was in Georgetown SC. The only vessels showing were large ships, tugboats and occasionally a sailboat up and down the coast. I was under the impression that fishing vessels would show up also. The purpose of me buying the app was to help me apprehend a fugitive from another state that is on a particular fishing vessel."
Version: 2.4
A Google user
A Google user
"Boat Beacon show me There is a no ship in Port louis,Mauritius!!!! Bu marine traffic show me numerous around me. Any one give me solution please!!!"
Version: 2.24
A Google user
A Google user ★★★
"and very slow on my Galaxy Tab. Great when it works."
Version: 1.2
A Google user
A Google user ★★
"I can`t turn off the application. Sony Xperia sola"
Version: 2.1
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"UPDATE-When I finally got hold of the developer I was very impressed with the effort he put into resolving what boiled down to an unusual data formatting issue with my mobile network provider. Originally I was unable to get other ships to display when out of wi fi coverage. Followed the help advice. I am using stock Galaxy S2 with ICS 4.0.3"
Version: 1.1
A Google user
A Google user
"What happened?? Boat Beacon used to be great! The latest version is terrible! Almost no data, and no pictures now. Sorry I spent the money!"
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"Inland and Coastal boater."
Version: 2.9.7
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★
"Easy to use ais app. Does not display old ship data like some other ais apps. Bear in mind that every ship may not be displayed (as with all ais apps). This is not the fault of the app and probably due to the availability of ais data at the time."
Version: 2.29
A Google user
A Google user ★★★★★
"Difficult to set up own ships sis number and vhf ais don`t seem to see it"
Version: 2.9.5
com.electricpocket.boatbeacon
Installs: 10,000+ (17,482 at 2024-03-09 12:37:15)
Version: 2.64
Category: Maps & Navigation
Pegi : Everyone
Publish Date : Aug 2, 2012
Update Date : 2023-08-23
Android Version : 4.4
In-App-Purchase : $3.99 - $23.99 per item
Available on
Get it on Google Play
Publisher
Electric Pocket
Alpha, Lowerleigh Road, Pontnewynydd, Torfaen, UK.
http://boatbeaconapp.com
support@pocketmariner.com
Privacy Policy
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DESCRIPTION
AIS receiver and display using just your Android device.

Boat Beacon is the only Marine AIS ship tracking app to provide Collision Detection, use real-time data and share your own boat’s position with other internet AIS users.

Specifically designed for use on the water, as well as showing all the Ships around you on a chart, Boat Beacon uniquely provides Bearing, Range and Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations in addition to AIS ship information. Transmits as well as receives internet AIS and is the only app that continuously monitors CPA, notifying if potential collisions are detected even when the app is in the background.

Key Features
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Receives and sends AIS ship data in real-time via the internet. No VHF AIS receiver, transponder or aerial required.

Over the horizon Collision and SART detection (30 miles radius) using continuous Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations - highlights boats that are on a potential collision course and alarms even when the app is in the background.

Provides Bearing and Distance information to other boats in addition to AIS information like speed, course, location, name, length etc. Shows you a track of the boats most recent voyage.

Share your live position, speed course and destination. People can follow you using Boat Beacon or our free Boat Watch app and on leading internet AIS systems like MarineTraffic and Ship Finder. Transmit also works continuously in the background when enabled.

Live Map view with compass overlay which rotates with you so you can look in the direction of the ships on the map to locate them. You can also tilt the map to get a 3D perspective by dragging upwards with two fingers.

NOAA US and UKHO Marine Charts (IAP required)

Extensive details on other ships including Photos.

Search for boats or places by name or MMSI.

Share your track and position with friends and family instantly and in real time via email, Twitter and Facebook etc.

AIS Share lets you share BoatBeacon`s live AIS data with other apps like Navionics on your device. (IAP required with free 3 day trial)

Arm all the crews in a race with Boat Beacon and have real time updates on the race positions. Watch the action back in the Club-house too on a large screen with Boat Beacon`s TV/Video Out support

VHF AIS with RTL-SDR and AIS Share app.

Local NMEA AIS via Wifi and USB.

Boat Beacon requires internet access to work. Most popular coastal areas around the world including the US and UK have mobile data access (2G or better) extending 12 or more miles out to sea.

Requirements:
Android Smartphone or Tablet with GPS.
Internet connection.

You do not need an MMSI to use Boat Beacon and you can be seen on Boat Beacon by other Boat Beacon users without having one. However if you want to be seen on Global AIS systems like Marine Traffic, Ship Finder and AIS Hub, etc. then you will need to have and use an MMSI number. If you don`t have an MMSI for your boat you can obtain a free one in the US by visiting http://www.boatus.com/mmsi (the USCG approved agent) and using their online form. Alternatively email us for a free internet MMSI number.

Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

AIS Ship data is provided by a network of voluntary AIS shore based stations. Some areas may not have AIS coverage.

N.B. This is not an AIS transponder. You will not be visible to other ships on their AIS systems unless they also use data from the same land based AIS networks.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful. Boat Beacon should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.
RECENT CHANGES
Updated to latest Android OS requirements.
Fixed alert sounds on Android 12 and above
Fixes for some bugs and crashes.
DATA SAFETY AND SECURITY
This app has access to

Location
· precise location (GPS and network-based)

Other
· view network connections
· full network access
· prevent device from sleeping
· control vibration
· change network connectivity
· run at startup
· Google Play license check

Photos/Media/Files
· read the contents of your USB storage
· modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage
· read the contents of your USB storage
· modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Wi-Fi connection information
· view Wi-Fi connections

Security Practices

Data is encrypted in transit
· Your data is transferred over a secure connection
You can request that data be deleted
· The developer provides a way for you to request that your data be deleted

Data that may be shared with other companies or organizations

Location
Precise location (Optional) : App functionality

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