# FVdrills

> Mobile fishing vessel drill simulator and logbook. (iPhone/iPad app by Leigh McCue.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fvdrills/id597745204 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leigh McCue](https://appshunter.io/developer/456343419)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fvdrills/id597745204/reviews.md

## What is FVdrills?

Looking for an easy way to do a drill aboard your boat?  This app provides a mobile form of the fishing vessel drills contained in Jensen and Dzugan's "Beating the Odds" manuscript along with prompts for randomly generated drills, guidance for EPIRB testing, and an electronic log book.

## Key features

- Fishing vessel drill simulator
- Random drill prompts
- EPIRB testing guidance
- Electronic logbook
- Mobile form of "Beating the Odds" drills


## Frequently asked questions about FVdrills

### What is FVdrills?

FVdrills is a mobile application that provides a digital format for conducting fishing vessel drills. It includes features for randomly generated drills, guidance on EPIRB testing, and an electronic logbook.

### What kind of drills does FVdrills offer?

FVdrills offers a mobile version of the fishing vessel drills found in the "Beating the Odds" manuscript. It can also provide prompts for randomly generated drills.

### Does FVdrills help with EPIRB testing?

Yes, FVdrills provides guidance for EPIRB testing as part of its safety drill features.

### Can I log my drills with FVdrills?

Yes, FVdrills includes an electronic logbook feature that allows users to record their drill activities.

### What devices does FVdrills support?

FVdrills is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod. It is designed for mobile use.

### How often is FVdrills updated?

The latest version of FVdrills is 3.1, which was last updated on April 5, 2022. Updates ensure the app remains functional and relevant.

### What is the age rating for FVdrills?

FVdrills has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does FVdrills have ads?

No, FVdrills does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.1 — 2022-04-05

Debugging and general updates.

### 3 — 2019-02-21

This latest version of FVdrills includes Apple Watch functionality.  Be reminded that you are due for vessel safety drills and guided through random drills from the convenience of your iPhone or Watch!  Various code updates are also included in this version, though the iPhone app should largely look the same to users.

### 2 — 2014-11-11

You asked, we listened!  Version 2 includes:

* EPIRB checklist 
* Notes fields for each drill
* E-mailable, electronic drill log
* Crew name addition via vessel safety orientation, recorded in log
* “Random” drills
* Random man overboard drill utilizes crew member names if stored
* Random fire and flooding drills utilize multiple locations aboard ship and convert to abandon ship drill if not completed in some random window between 5-10 minutes
* Alerts if 30 days have elapsed since the last drill

### 1 — 2013-02-04

No release notes.

## More apps by Leigh McCue

- [SCraMP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scramp/id456343416)

All apps by Leigh McCue: https://appshunter.io/developer/456343419

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