Is there an app for AIS?
Is there an app for AIS?
App is Available for Mobile Devices Anyone can browse the free website, but boat owners can purchase the app. You can purchase mobile versions for the iPhone, iPad, Android or Windows devices here. Then you can add photos and details about your boat.
What is the best AIS app?
The Best AIS boat APPs
| Name of APP | iPhone | Android |
|---|---|---|
| iRegatta | ✅ | ✅ |
| iSailor | ✅ | ✅ |
| Marine Traffic | ✅ | ✅ |
| SEAiq | ✅ | ✅ |
How do I connect to the Internet on AIS?
Connect the app to a compatible Wi-Fi ® AIS device. No internet connection is needed. In the app, go to Menu > Connect a Device, and follow the instructions. You can also connect AIS through certain NMEA 0183, Wi-Fi ® GPS chart plotters, and GPS chart plotters (no Wi-Fi) + GoFree WIFI-1 Module.
Why is my AIS not working?
You may be in an area of poor coverage or challenging terrain which blocks easy reception of VHF signals. Your AIS transponder is not setup with the correct information (MMSI, call sign, ship’s name etc) Your AIS transponder is not functioning correctly.
How do I connect my AIS to my tablet?
You simply plug in the USB OTG cable to your Android device and then download the latest version of Boat Beacon. Finally plug the USB lead of one of our AIS Receivers in to the OTG cable. Android should detect the AIS device and ask you to confirm that you want Boat Beacon to use this device.
Can I use my phone as a VHF radio?
A VHF marine radio is intended for communication with other ships or marine installations — and a powerful ally in time of emergency. If you are boating very far off shore, a cell phone is no substitute for a VHF radio. The range is not there and the features don’t match up.
What is the best free app for marine navigation?
Top 5 Marine Navigation Apps For Android
- Navionics (Overall Winner)
- iSailor (Very Close Second)
- C-Map (Best Worldwide Value)
- iNavX (Most Comprehensive)
- Seapilot.
Is there a Google Maps for boats?
First off, you can use Google Maps, including its satellite view, to take a look at an area you plan to be boating. You can also use sailing tools built around Google Maps, such as distance calculator Sea Seek, which uses Google Maps to compute the rough length of a potential route or the distance between two points.
Does Navionics app have AIS?
By far the biggest news this month, is that the hugely popular Navionics Boating App now supports live AIS data over Wi-Fi. This new AIS feature, along with a number of other important enhancements to the app, was launched just last week and is available for both Apple iOS devices and Android devices.
What is AIS WiFi password?
You need to connect to the WiFi network created by the AIS transponder (network name: DY-AIS-xxxx) . If the WiFi network has a password, then the password is: PASS-xxxx (xxxx is a 4-digit code unique to your device and is the same as the 4 digits on the WiFi network name).
How do I know if my AIS is transmitting?
If you get green across the board then the unit itself is transmitting. Note if you don’t get a check for TX position reports then check to see you have a valid GPS signal. The unit will not transmit unless it has a valid GPS position.
Why is my AIS not showing up on marine traffic?
Possible reasons for a vessel’s position not picked up and displayed on the Live Map are: The vessel is not equipped with an AIS transponder or the transponder is not operational or the transponder is not properly working.
