Specifically designed for use on the water, BoatBeacon uniquely provides Bearing, Range and Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations in addition to AIS ship information. Uses up-to-the-second AIS feeds unlike other apps which can be minutes or more behind real time. Transmits as well as receives AIS and is the only app that continuously monitors CPA, notifying if potential collisions are detected even when the app is in the background.
Potential Life Saver ★★★★★
"Because of Boat Beacon I was able to notify the USCG and NCPD with GPS coordinates when my son's boat became stranded off shore. Every boat should have Boat Beacon." Allen Williams
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, SART and MoB detection (30 miles radius) using continuous Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations - highlights boats that are on a potential collision course and alarms.
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.
Continually calculates and alarms CPA even when the app is in the background.
Transmit your boats position, speed and heading to internet based AIS Systems and other Boat Beacon users. 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 Marine Charts (IAP required)
VHF AIS with RTL-SDR and AIS Share
Local NMEA AIS via Wifi and USB.
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.
