This app provides essential safety information and practical boating tips for all seafarers. It features over 100 custom graphics, detailed advice on preparation, equipment, communications, and emergency procedures to help prevent accidents and ensure a safe experience on the water.
6.0.0
July 16, 2026
How to use Safe Skipper Added guidance explaining how to prepare before a trip, use Search and Favourites, keep vessel/crew details updated, and treat the app as a learning and reference tool rather than a replacement for training. Home page search Search directly from the home screen for topics such as engine failure, fire, collision, man overboard, first aid, or navigation lights. Crew Register & Vessel Details Added a practical onboard register for vessel details and crew information, including emergency and medical notes. Favourites Pages can be saved as Favourites using the heart button, then accessed quickly from the home page. Search controls Search results can now be collapsed, cleared, and reset cleanly. Favourite ordering Saved Favourites can be moved up or down, removed, and additional items are tucked behind a “See more” style dropdown after the first three. Get Location section A dedicated collapsible location tool shows the current position and supports saving/exporting location information. MAYDAY Call Details A new collapsible MAYDAY preparation section lets the skipper store key vessel details in advance: vessel name, call sign, MMSI, vessel type/colour, and persons on board. MAYDAY location button The MAYDAY section now has its own Get Current Location button, so the position can be inserted without using the separate Get Location section first. Generated MAYDAY call The app can generate a clearer preformatted MAYDAY call, with real-life prompts for distress type, assistance required, and other useful information. Copy/share MAYDAY call Generated calls can be copied or shared from the app. Robust local saving Important data is now protected with durable native-backed storage using Capacitor Preferences, helping preserve saved MAYDAY details, favourites, vessel details, crew records, and location logs through normal app updates. Improved navigation Top navigation now includes a clearer back button, page favourite heart, safer tablet/phone spacing, and improved hamburger positioning. Tablet layout fixes Extra safe-area handling was added so controls are not obscured at the top of iPad tablet screens. Improved section design Get Location, MAYDAY, Crew Register, Search, Favourites, and section tabs have clearer styling, better spacing, and more readable text. Version and platform update Updated throughout, with modernised iOS project support.
MoreSafe Skipper provides comprehensive safety information including preparation checklists, equipment advice, communication protocols, and detailed emergency procedures for various maritime scenarios. It covers topics from engine checks and weather to distress signals and helicopter rescue.
Safe Skipper is written and illustrated by Simon Jollands, a qualified yachtsman with extensive experience and media production credits, including work with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. His expertise ensures the content is practical and reliable for seafarers.
Customer feedback suggests Safe Skipper is available on iPhone and iPad. While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, it is designed for mobile use.
The app was last updated on January 25, 2018, with version 5.0.2. While the description mentions the app will be updated, the frequency of these updates is not specified beyond the last known update date.
Safe Skipper has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with content that is generally appropriate and not restricted.
Safe Skipper is divided into three main sections: PREPARATION, covering aspects like engine checks and passage planning; SAFETY, detailing equipment and communications; and DISTRESS & EMERGENCIES, which includes procedures for critical situations like fire fighting and MAYDAY calls.
Customer feedback for Safe Skipper is overwhelmingly positive, with users highly recommending the app for its useful information, good presentation, and extensive content. It is praised as a well-written and detailed resource for various types of vessels.
The provided data does not indicate that Safe Skipper contains advertisements. It is listed as a paid application, suggesting a premium, ad-free user experience.
