# NSRI SafeTrx

> Maritime trip planning and emergency tracking app for sea safety. (iPhone/iPad app by National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsri-safetrx/id953494702 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa](https://appshunter.io/developer/953494701)
- Category: Lifestyle, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Norwegian Bokmål, Spanish
- Released: 2015-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsri-safetrx/id953494702/reviews.md

## What is NSRI SafeTrx?

Official app of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) - The NSRI SafeTrx App allows you to register your vessel and plan your journey on your Smartphone.

Registering vessel and journey information couldn’t be any easier. Follow an easy to understand registration process to register your contact and vessel details within the application. Choose from the menu options to plan and file your trip (Sail Plan mode) or just activate the tracking function of the app (Track only mode). 
 
To file a Sail Plan, choose your vessel, add the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), enter the number of persons on board and the activity type. Using the built-in maps, select a starting point, an optional waypoint and the end destination. Once this is completed simply press the ‘set sail’ button when you are ready to start your journey.

Pressing ‘set sail’ will register the journey details with the NSRI computer 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 30 minutes after the journey exceeds the ETA. At any stage during the journey you can end your trip, revise the ETA, number of people on board or the destination.

Use the NSRI SafeTrx app to:

- Improve maritime trip planning with your own personalised checklist to be included as part of your Sail Plan.
- Activate an emergency call 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.
- Store up to 20 trips in your Mobile Logbook and replay trips within the app in video playback mode.
- View your journey history and manage your vessels, emergency contacts and other important information through the NSRI SafeTrx boater site - https://safetrx.nsri.org.za


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

*Please note - The information and functions provided in the App are provided on the understanding that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to use of the App. Safety at sea is a serious consideration. In emergency circumstances, you should not rely solely on the information and functions provided in this application, but seek information and assistance from as many sources as possible. The App may provide you with information and assistance relevant to your current location, as determined by your Device. However the mobile devices and the telecommunications systems that support mobile devices are inherently unreliable and there is a risk that there will be no connectivity between your Device and global positioning systems from time to time. We cannot guarantee uninterrupted connectivity between your Device and global positioning systems. You assume all such risk when using the App. The App is intended to be used as a supplementary tracking aid and should not be used as your only vessel communication or safety device.

## Key features

- Vessel and journey registration
- Sail Plan mode with ETA and crew details
- Track only mode for quick tracking
- Emergency call activation (iPhone only)
- Mobile Logbook with trip replay
- Personalized trip planning checklist

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsri-safetrx/id953494702/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Life-saver

*2025-08-23, version 2023.1.4*

This app is brilliant. An absolute must for watermen.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-01-22, version 2023.1.4*

Great service on every level

### 1/5 — Hart

*2024-11-14, version 2023.1.4*

So I have downloaded this app so many times and every time I tap the app it kicks me off the app

### 5/5 — Great stuff

*2024-10-09, version 2023.1.4*

I kayak fish. Needed help. Tapped the button - they showed up and loaded me and my kayak on their boat and took me back to safety

### 5/5 — An amazing service

*2023-11-26, version 2023.1.3*

NSRI will accept a float plan for boats, at no charge to the owner, which will monitor a Boat progress and theoretically render assistance should it be necessary.

### 5/5 — Professional, and easy to use

*2023-03-18, version 2022.1.0*

Great app. Gives me great peace of mind while I’m out on the water on my wing foil.

### 1/5 — Xx th o

*2022-10-27*

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### 5/5 — Kayak fisherman feed back

*2022-06-14, version 2021.1.5*

Excellent service. As a professional lifeguard I will not go to sea without this app especially when fishing on my own off my kayak on the east coast of South Africa.

### 5/5 — Brilliant NSRI

*2021-02-06, version 2020.2.1*

Thanks & brilliant

### 5/5 — Well done NSRI

*2020-12-22, version 2020.2.0*

Brilliant app. Does exactly what it supposed to do. When you overrun your trip, the NSRI is on your case immediately!

## Frequently asked questions about NSRI SafeTrx

### What is NSRI SafeTrx?

NSRI SafeTrx is the official app of the National Sea Rescue Institute. It allows users to register their vessel, plan trips, and activate emergency tracking for enhanced safety at sea.

### How does NSRI SafeTrx help with trip planning?

You can use the Sail Plan mode to input your vessel details, estimated time of arrival (ETA), number of people on board, and select your route on a map. It also includes a personalized checklist for trip preparation.

### Can NSRI SafeTrx be used for quick tracking?

Yes, the 'Track only' mode allows you to start tracking your journey with a single button press, ideal for when you need to quickly begin recording your position.

### What happens if my journey exceeds the ETA?

If your journey exceeds the estimated time of arrival, your emergency contacts will be automatically alerted 30 minutes after the ETA has passed.

### Does NSRI SafeTrx have ads?

No, NSRI SafeTrx is a free application and does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is NSRI SafeTrx available on?

NSRI SafeTrx is available for iPhone and iPod devices. The emergency call activation feature is specifically noted as being available on iPhone.

### How often is NSRI SafeTrx updated?

The latest version of NSRI SafeTrx is 2023.1.4, and it was last updated on May 9, 2024, indicating regular updates to maintain functionality and reliability.

### What is the user sentiment for NSRI SafeTrx?

NSRI SafeTrx has a high user rating of 4.9 stars from 31 ratings, suggesting a very positive user experience and satisfaction with its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2023.1.4 — 2024-05-09

This version includes a fix for the map display issue on the Trip Summary and Trip History sections.

### 2023.1.3 — 2023-06-27

* Security updates.
* Minor bug fixes.

### 2022.1.0 — 2022-06-27

* A new account registration process making it simpler and quicker to create a SafeTrx app account. 
* Security updates.
* Minor bug fixes.

### 2021.1.5 — 2022-01-17

•	Minor Bug Fixes

### 2021.1.4 — 2021-10-15

What’s new:
• Updated the NSRI donate URL
• Minor content adjustments

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