Boat Beacon

10 Reasons Why Boat Beacon is the Ultimate AIS Ship Tracking App

Are you a boater looking for a reliable ship tracking app? Look no further than Boat Beacon! Here are 10 reasons why Boat Beacon is the ultimate AIS ship tracking app.

1. Collision Warnings: Boat Beacon is the only AIS ship tracking app that provides over-the-horizon collision avoidance with continuous Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations.

2. Real-time AIS Data: With Boat Beacon, you can share your boat's position and use real-time AIS data.

3. Largest AIS Shore Receiver Network: Boat Beacon is connected to the largest network of AIS shore receivers worldwide, covering most major ports, harbors, and popular coastal areas.

4. Bearing, Range, and CPA Calculations: Boat Beacon provides continuous Bearing, Range, and Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations and alarms in addition to standard AIS information, even when the app is in the background.

5. No External Equipment Needed: Boat Beacon does not require any external AIS transponder or receiver equipment.

6. Man Overboard Tracking: Boat Beacon includes Man Overboard tracking, SART Alarm, Anchor watch, and Theft alarms.

7. Apple Watch App: Boat Beacon includes an Apple Watch App for quick and easy access to ship tracking information.

8. Boat-to-Boat and Boat-to-Group Messaging: With Boat Beacon, you can communicate with other boats and groups while sailing.

9. Augmented Reality View: Boat Beacon's LiveView feature offers an augmented reality view with ships, compass, and horizon overlaid. It even works with FLIROne Infra-red cameras to see ships and people in the dark and fog.

10. Free Boat Watch App: Let friends and family see where you are and where you're headed with Boat Beacon's free Boat Watch app or on web-based AIS systems like MarineTraffic.

FAQs:

Q: Does Boat Beacon require internet access to work?
A: Yes, Boat Beacon requires internet access to work. Most popular coastal areas have cellular data access extending 12 or more miles out to sea.

Q: What subscriptions are available for Boat Beacon?
A: The "AIS Sharing" subscription is monthly ($5.99) or yearly ($16.49) and will automatically renew at the end of the subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

Q: Can I manage my subscriptions?
A: Yes, subscriptions may be managed by the iTunes account holder, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase.

User Reviews:

"Boat Beacon is an outstanding app, with great potential. Both interesting to use and very user friendly. This could be a life saver and especially of interest to small boat users. Everyone who goes on the water should have this on and use it!" - Sun Dream

Call to Action:

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