# Coast Guard SafeTrx

> Marine journey planning and tracking app for safety at sea. (iPhone/iPad app by Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-guard-safetrx/id593533127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/593533250)
- Category: Lifestyle, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German (Germany), Greek, Norwegian Bokmål, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-guard-safetrx/id593533127/reviews.md

## What is Coast Guard SafeTrx?

Official app of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard (AVCG) and Volunteer Marine Rescue Queensland (VMRQ) – The ‘Coast Guard SafeTrx’ app allows you to register your vessel and plan your journey on your smartphone.

Registering vessel and trip information could not be any easier. Follow the registration process to start using the app. Finalise the registration in the website with the same login codes. Once your registration details have been saved, you can make your choice from the menu in the app. You may either plan and file your trip (Sail plan mode) or just activate the tracking function of the app (Track only mode). 

For filing a planned trip choose your vessel, determine the end destination, calculate the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), enter the number of persons on board and the activity type. Then, using the built-in maps, select a starting point, an optional waypoint and the end destination. Once this is completed simply press the ‘start’ button when you are ready to start your trip.

Pressing ‘start’ in Sail plan mode or just pressing the start button in Track only mode will register the journey details with the SafeTrx server and will activate position reporting in the app. At regular intervals the app will send a position report to the server and your emergency contacts will be automatically alerted after the journey exceeds the ETA in Sail Plan mode. 

At any stage during the trip you can end your trip, revise the ETA, number of people on board or the destination.
 
Use the Coast Guard SafeTrx app to:
- Create your own personalised checklist to be included as part of your Sail Plan before departing.
- Activate a distress call or call for assistance while your trip is in progress. (iPhone only)
- Quickly start your trip using the ‘Track only’ mode to begin tracking at a touch of a button.

Continued use of GPS running in the background can considerably decrease battery life.

By downloading this application you agree to have read and accepted the following:
The information and functions provided by the AVCG and VMRQ in this application are provided on the understanding that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to their use. Safety at sea is a serious consideration. In emergency circumstances, you should not rely on the information and functions provided in this application, but seek information and assistance from as many sources as possible. This application may provide you with information and assistance relevant to your current locations, as determined by the mobile device that you are using. However, the devices and the telecommunications systems that support them are inherently unreliable and there is a risk that there will be no connectivity between your mobile device and global positioning systems. We cannot guarantee uninterrupted connectivity between your mobile device and global positioning systems. You assume all risk associated with using this application.

## Key features

- Vessel registration
- Trip planning and filing
- Real-time position tracking
- Emergency distress calls
- Personalized checklists
- Track only mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-guard-safetrx/id593533127/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No support

*2025-12-08, version 2023.1.3*

Tried to log back in, but had forgotten my password 
Tried repeatedly to have a password reset email but just didn’t happen 
Useless sorry

### 1/5 — No longer works on a modern iPhone

*2025-06-02, version 2023.1.3*

Great app. Love it, but the trip history no longer renders properly with iOS 17 on an iPhone XR or iPhone 15.
I raised a ticket over a year ago and there has been no response. I don’t think this app is being maintained.

### 2/5 — Has issues with iOS 17

*2023-12-31, version 2023.1.3*

Great app. Love it, but the trip history no longer renders properly with iOS 17 on an iPhone XR.
I raised a ticket many months ago and there has been no response. I don’t think this app is being maintained.

### 5/5 — Easy to set up & use

*2023-05-05, version 2022.1.0*

Saves a lot of time and you get a very useful map of your trip at the end

### 2/5 — Apple Watch

*2022-09-14, version 2022.1.0*

Just wondering when (or if) you’re going to include Apple Watch in this App. 
It would sure beat lugging around my IPhone Pro Max when racing. 🤷‍♂️🙏

### 1/5 — Not monitored in Queensland AT ALL

*2022-02-21, version 2021.1.3*

This app is not actually monitored in Queensland despite being plugged by Coastguard’s website and stating it is the “official app of search and rescue Queensland”.  Do not use this app unless your flotilla explicitly states they’re watching you on it.

### 1/5 — Installation is very painful

*2021-12-04, version 2021.1.2*

This review relates to the installation and set up of the app and vessel details. Very painful process. Assuming I manage to actually get set up and use it, I’ll post a second review.

### 5/5 — SafeTrx

*2021-10-09, version 2021.1.2*

Great App, in the past my emergency contacts could follow my trip and at any time see exactly where I was. Looks like this is no longer the case, when I now submit a sail plan my emergency contacts see a start pt and at end of trip see end pt, no more tracking info for during the trip.
Is this right or do I have an incorrect setting?

### 5/5 — Chris

*2020-01-20, version 2019.3.1*

I think this app is great it notifies the cost Gaurd of your location even when my phone is in flight mode to save the battery . Highly recommend it

### 5/5 — SafeTrx

*2020-01-03, version 2019.2.3*

Love this app. Feel safer knowing my position is constantly updating with the coastguard and my chosen contacts can live track me

## Frequently asked questions about Coast Guard SafeTrx

### What is Coast Guard SafeTrx?

Coast Guard SafeTrx is the official app of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard and Volunteer Marine Rescue Queensland. It allows users to register their vessel, plan marine journeys, and activate real-time tracking for safety purposes.

### How do I register my vessel with Coast Guard SafeTrx?

You can register your vessel by following the registration process within the app. You will then finalize this registration on the website using the same login credentials.

### What are the two main modes in Coast Guard SafeTrx?

The app offers two primary modes: 'Sail plan mode' for detailed trip planning including destination and ETA, and 'Track only mode' for quickly activating position tracking without extensive planning.

### Can I activate a distress call with Coast Guard SafeTrx?

Yes, you can activate a distress call or call for assistance while your trip is in progress. This feature is available on iPhone devices.

### Does Coast Guard SafeTrx have ads?

No, Coast Guard SafeTrx does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc.

### What devices does Coast Guard SafeTrx support?

Coast Guard SafeTrx is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently available for Android devices.

### How often is Coast Guard SafeTrx updated?

The latest version of Coast Guard SafeTrx is 2023.1.3, which was last updated on July 26, 2023. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for Coast Guard SafeTrx?

Coast Guard SafeTrx has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no specific content restrictions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2023.1.3 — 2023-07-26

- Security updates.
- Minor bug fixes.

### 2022.1.0 — 2022-05-24

- A new account registration process making it simpler and quicker to create a SafeTrx app account.
- Resolved an issue that prevented users to close off Track Only trips if a GPS location wasn’t available.
- Security updates.
- Minor bug fixes.

### 2021.1.3 — 2022-01-17

•	Minor bug fixes

### 2021.1.2 — 2021-07-23

• Update the Assistance Call settings

### 2021.1.0 — 2021-06-17

This update includes:
• Smart Alert Network - If using a private code generated through the ‘Group Activity’ option, you can now view each group members position on a map. When an emergency or assistance call is made from someone within your group, all group members are notified. Alerts will still be sent to Search and Rescue authorities.
• Quick access to 'Group Activity' from the side bar menu to generate or enter a group code.
• Enhanced Sail Plan and Track Only screens to improve usability.
• Customer support improvements
• If logged out and without a data connection, you can now place an emergency or assistance call from the login screen.

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