As a container insurance company, our main concern will always be to keep you and your goods safe. The Maritime industry has many risks, and that has not changed a lot through time. However, the good news is that technology is here to help. Today there are many maritime safety apps that you can use for free.
Many companies have developed innovative tools to provide timely and accurate data about ships, GPS tracking, weather forecast and many other topics for a safe and correct navigation. For those people addicted to sailing or with jobs related to maritime industry, keep these maritime safety apps in mind:
Maritime Safety Apps
- Safe Skipper: Offers boating tips and information, security equipment, communications, emergency procedures, among other topics. It has more than 100 photos, diagrams and photos.
Available for Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.theotherhat.safe.skipper
- ASKET Maritime Security App: This app offers all the necessary tools to be updated about anti-piracy, security zones, personal security, travel tips and many other resources.
Available for Android and IOS:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobincube.android.sc_3HFTT3&hl=es_419
- Garmin BlueChart® Mobile: With this app from Garmin you will be able to plan navigation routes in an easy way and export the data to your chartplotter. On board, you will also see the weather forecast.
Available for Iphone and Ipad:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garmin-bluechart-mobile/id523635526
Buoyweather: Provides information about weather, so you can maximize your time on the water. Plan your route ahead. Just choose a point on the map and you will see a range of maritime weather forecast at that latitude and longitude.
Available for IOS:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/buoyweather-global-marine/id686664992?mt=8
- IALA Buoys & Lights Boat Safety Navigation App: This application helps recreational and professional seafarers to understand and recognize different types of navigation marks according to the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).
Available for Android and IOS:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iglimpse.buoys&hl=es_419
https://itunes.apple.com/es/app/iala-buoyage-lights/id503124780?mt=8