Boat Beacon - AIS Navigation 2.24 MOD APK 2.24

Description

Boat Beacon – AIS Navigation Mod APK

Turn your Android device into a complete AIS receiver and monitor. Boat Beacon is an advanced marine ship tracking tool delivering real-time collision detection alerts and enabling you to broadcast your vessel's coordinates across internet-based AIS networks.

Engineered specifically for mariners on the water, Boat Beacon overlays surrounding marine traffic right onto your navigation chart. It transmits and fetches online AIS signals while continuously calculating Closest Point of Approach (CPA) to warn you immediately of potential collision risks.

Key Features

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Wirelessly transmit and receive real-time AIS vessel data via the internet without needing bulky VHF receivers, transponders, or external antennas.

Advanced continuous Closest Point of Approach (CPA) algorithms actively monitor surrounding vessels and issue immediate collision warnings to keep you out of harm's way.

View essential navigation data including bearing, range, current speed, course heading, coordinates, vessel name, and dimensions, alongside a historical trail of recent movements.

Broadcast your live coordinates, current speed, heading, and destination in real time. Fellow boaters can follow your voyage via Boat Beacon, Boat Watch, and premier marine networks like MarineTraffic or Ship Finder, even running quietly in the background when transmitting.

Navigate seamlessly with a dynamic compass overlay that aligns with your heading to easily spot surrounding vessels. You can also tilt the navigation display using a simple two-finger swipe up for an immersive 3D perspective.

NOAA US Marine Nautical Charts (In-App Purchase Unlocked)

Browse comprehensive ship profiles complete with photographs and technical specifications.

Quickly locate vessels, harbors, or waypoints by searching for boat names or MMSI identifiers.

Instantly broadcast your live coordinates and sailing routes to friends and family across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Take advantage of AIS Share to route Boat Beacon's live feed to third-party chartplotter apps such as Navionics directly on your device. (In-App Purchase Unlocked)

Perfect for regattas: track every crew member's live progress throughout the race, or stream the action onto clubhouse big screens using integrated TV and video output.

Supports VHF AIS reception paired with RTL-SDR via the AIS Share app.

Integrate local NMEA AIS hardware via USB or Wi-Fi connections.

Boat Beacon requires an active internet connection to stream data. Along most populated coastlines in the US, UK, and worldwide, mobile cellular signals (2G, 3G, 4G, or better) reliably reach up to 12 miles or more offshore.

System Requirements:

Android phone or tablet equipped with built-in GPS

Active internet connection

Boat Beacon is ready to use right away. To broadcast your vessel across global platforms like MarineTraffic, Ship Finder, or AIS Hub, an MMSI number is required. US boaters can request a free MMSI through the USCG-authorized provider at http://www.boatus.com/mmsi or contact support directly to obtain an internet-issued MMSI at no cost.

Please keep in mind that continuous GPS tracking running in the background can significantly impact battery endurance.

Vessel coordinates rely on a worldwide voluntary network of shore-based AIS monitoring stations, meaning coverage may vary across certain remote maritime areas.

Important Note: This application is not a standalone VHF AIS transponder. Nearby vessels won't detect you directly unless they share the same web-based AIS shore feed.

Not for Primary Navigation

This application is provided as a secondary reference tool to assist mariners. Boat Beacon is meant for situational awareness only and must not be relied upon for precise, critical navigation or piloting.