# Marine IALA A Buoyage Trainer — IALA A buoys Educational study

> IALA A buoys Educational study (iPhone/iPad app by Kai Mattern.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-iala-a-buoyage-trainer/id6757633608 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kai Mattern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863017911)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 30 MB
- Languages: British English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-iala-a-buoyage-trainer/id6757633608/reviews.md

## What is Marine IALA A Buoyage Trainer?

Marine IALA A Buoyage Trainer is an educational study and revision app designed to support the learning of the IALA A buoyage system used in Europe and most parts of the world.

The app presents buoyage concepts in a clear, card-based format, making it easy to review marks, colours, shapes, and meanings efficiently. It is intended for serious learners, including professional and advanced recreational mariners, who want a reliable way to revisit established material without distractions.

All content is available fully offline once installed. The app contains no advertising, no tracking, and no external dependencies.

Key features

Structured study of the IALA A buoyage system

Clear visual representations of maritime marks

Explanatory text for each buoy and mark

Card-based review format for efficient learning

Local progress tracking (stored on device only)

Fully offline use

No accounts, no ads, no analytics

Intended use

This app is designed for training and revision purposes only. It does not provide real-time navigation assistance, operational guidance, or decision-making support, and it does not replace official publications, onboard instruments, or professional judgement.

Users remain fully responsible for safe navigation and compliance with applicable regulations at all times.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-02-19

Added info button that opens explanatory Image and text view helping less advanced students better understand placement and purpose of buoys and lock gates

### 1.1.0 — 2026-02-13

Spanish language added

### 1.0.0 — 2026-01-28

No release notes.

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