Security apps

Marine security apps

Our selection of applications for maritime safety

IAIS

free - iOS

The iAIS application allows you to visualize maritime traffic nearby via the iAISTX receiver or any other AIS receiver that transmits its data to the iPad.

A simple tap on the image of a boat displays its name, GPS position, heading, and speed, along with other identification details. This application is particularly valuable when there is no navigation app to show targets on a map.

* AIS = Automatic Identification System, see our file for more information.

WATCHMATE

Free - iOS

This application is dedicated to displaying and controlling the Wi-Fi AIS transponder XB-8000 from Vesper Marine: target display, alarm management, anchorage monitoring, and silent mode management. The app also allows you to modify certain settings on the device and configure static data. An excellent complement.

Note: the XB-8000 is no longer sold by the manufacturer, which was recently acquired by Garmin.

MARINE ASSISTANCE

Free iOS - Android

Update from 25/09/24: the Android app does not seem to be accessible anymore. As an alternative, you can try the April Marine app.

Although this application serves to promote the assistance services of the eponymous company, it proves to be extremely useful as it offers instant access to your GPS coordinates, allows an emergency call to the local CROSS, a geolocated assistance request, as well as the maritime weather forecasts for the region.

It is available for iPhone and compatible with iPad.

Note: The information provided above generally comes from the Appstore and Google Play. The applications have not always been tested. Price indications may be incorrect, as prices change very often on the stores due to promotions. Feel free to share your opinions and comments regarding the usefulness of the applications you have tested, or to suggest other applications via our contact email.