The Captain's Toolbox app for iPhone and iPad

4.4 ( 4224 ratings )

Reference Navigation
Developer: Expedition Research LLC

1.99 USD

Current version: 20151019, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 16 Dec 2010
App size: 54.25 Mb

The Captains Toolbox
Boat and Ship navigation and seamanship resource

Any yachtsman, weekend pleasure boater or the professional master mariner should not be without this application both on and off the water.

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This app replaces several books, manuals, study guides and other resources in one easy to use application.

OFFLINE USE all the data is stored on your apple device. Once installed, you do not need a cellular, WiFi or internet connection to access our resources.

Maritime Tools

***The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)

Published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and digitized into this application for easy access at sea or for study on land. It’s easier to use then the clumsy paper version and always at your fingertips.

***Maritime Navigation Lights & Shapes

An interactive and comprehensive collection of navigation lights and shapes both the USCG twilight images and zero light graphic renderings from each prospective. This tool is designed for instant access at the helm or when studying for your COLREGS exams.

***GPS Position

Quickly determine your longitude and latitude if you are running this app on your iPhone.

***Maritime Flags

Ever wonder what that flag means over on that other boat? Just spin the flag wheel, stop on the flag in question and the definition will be displayed instantly. We have also included the description common uses for these flags in modern day etiquette.

***SOLAS Symbols

SOLAS symbols, stickers and signs are listed here along with their meaning for use on-board or to prep for your IMO exams.

***Marine VHF and SSB Radio

Procedures, examples, phonetic alphabet, channels and frequencies for VHF users in the USA, Canada and internationally (MCA). SSB users will enjoy fast access to frequencies for Marine SSB, Marine Distress R/T & DSC, HF Ship to Ship, Simplex HF, Yachtsmans Nets, HF Coastal Stations, MF & HF Global Coastguard Stations (MRCC) and Distress & Safety (SAR) communication.

***Unit Converter

Every conversion you can think of and a hundred more. Whether it’s a simple fuel conversion from UK Gallons to Liters or a complicated Flow-Mass calculation, this tool has more conversions than any master mariner or naval architect will ever need.

***Glossary of Maritime and Yachting Terms

1383 terms used from ocean going ships to lake boats have been compiled in this fast and easy to use index.

***Clouds

This image catalog boasts real photos of common cloud formations along with their meteorological definitions, and what can be learned and predicted from reading these atmospheric phenomena.

***Morse Code

Either search the Morse code tool by graphics or alpha numeric. Keep an eye on this tool in future updates for some fun features.

***Wind Barbs

Offers quick reference to common wind charting systems. This tool boasts wind speed cross reference between Knots, MPH, direction, etc.

***Sound Signals

Quickly reference and learn all the sound signals needed for maneuvering and passing situations both on the high seas and inland waterways.

***United Nations Law of the Oceans and Sea

Pros and cons of The Captain's Toolbox app for iPhone and iPad

The Captain's Toolbox app good for

Best App for all skipper and professionell captains. Intelligent functions and great design. A must have.

Having recently retired with plans to live aboard and travel extensively on a boat we just purchased, I am overjoyed at having discovered this app! As new boat owners, we often find the task of learning and retaining so much marine knowledge to be daunting. This app seems to have it all, it is a reference guide, a dictionary, a text book and is full of wonderful interactive information/knowledge. There are software programs and utilities on the market that cost hundreds of dollars and still cant hold a candle to this application. Thank you for bringing the best of the nautical world to Apple, all in a very easy and smoothly designed interface! I was considering hiring a Captain for my boat, but now I dont have to.

Powerful and easy to use. Unit conversions, GPS, glossary of symbols. It even has Morse code. An invaluable tool for novice and experienced sailors. I wish that something like this existed 10 years ago when I was learning to sail.

Overall, Captains Toolbox is a great marine reference application for when you are out on the water. It gives you the radio procedures, colregs, sound signals, etc. However, this application would be even better if it had better quality, and was optimized for the iPhone 5 & 5s. Cheers!

This is a great repository of every nautical tool youll need. Very well organized and presented.

This app is a great one stop toolset useful on the bridge, not to mention a good quick study when off duty. The update is more clean looking and easy to use.

Some bad moments

iOS 8, iPhone 5. The app launches and freezes at the opening screen.

I am a boat captain and this is one of my favorite apps. Its easy to get to the things you are looking for. No more searching through pages and pages of info to find what you need. Its all right here in the handy little app. Its my favorite app on my iphone.

An excellent app for real time boating. Quick access is great for all sections with the exception of the glossary, which could benefit from a search or alphabetic selection.

What a powerhouse App! Its like having 12 Apps in one. This is a must have for professional yacht Captains. This has something for everyone. Whether you are running the ICW on a 60 trawler or running a 60 meter Feadship in the Med, this App has something for you.

This is a must have for anyone concerned with boating safety.Everything from how to use a marine radio to lights and shapes for navigation.Excellent app 5 stars

The #1 World Maritime App OF THE FUTURE!!!

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