# SafePilot by Trelleborg — Navigation and Marine Piloting

> Professional maritime piloting software with advanced chart handling and route planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Trelleborg Marine Systems Denmark A/S.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safepilot-by-trelleborg/id682376922 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trelleborg Marine Systems Denmark A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/339152675)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 187 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safepilot-by-trelleborg/id682376922/reviews.md

## What is SafePilot by Trelleborg?

SafePilot is the new generation of professional maritime piloting software from Trelleborg. It is designed by a dedicated group of software developers and active maritime pilots. The result is an exceptionally user friendly maritime piloting software. 

General highlights:
 · Intelligent Multilayer Chart Handling - Designed with a dedicated
   kernel with intelligent chart handling allowing multiple
    layers such as depths, buoys, symbols, etc.
 · General Data - Providing all relevant navigational data as heading,
    speed, course over ground and turn rate in proper resolution. Chart
    display with multiple orientations. S-57 and S-63 Charts supported.
 · Vessel Database – Maintain a list of previous piloted vessels for
    quick upload of actual vessel particulars as well as easy logging of handled vessels.
 · Day/Dusk/Night Screen - Option to shift to dusk or night screen with muting of all
    colours.

Planning mode:
 · Planning Tool – Easy construction and planning of routes and fender
    lines with vast possibilities of editing, storing and selecting with
    different options.
 · Route Tool & Database – A Route Directory makes selection of
    pre-defined routes very easy. Handling of the selected route includes
    create, name, save or delete route. Additionally, you are able to add, 
    move, delete or name waypoints.
 · Distance Lines – Flexible distance lines can be created
    anywhere on the chart. During navigation you will automatically
    get the distance to the nearest point of the vessel when in vicinity
    of a distance line.
 · Annotations – Create annotations in the chart to add points, lines,
    or areas, and add a textual note to each annotation. In navigation
    you may recall the textual note on the annotation.

Navigation mode:
 · Graphical illustration of vessel position compared to route with
    information of ETA to destination as well as ETA, bearing and distance
    to each waypoint and cross track distance to leg line.
 · AIS Data (requires a portable piloting unit) - Real-time graphical
    illustration of all vessels incl. data in your area.
 · Prediction - Calculation and graphical indication of your vessel’s
    future position with adjustable time frames and a number of ghost shapes (foot prints).
 · Motion Vectors - Automatically displaying motion vectors fore and aft
    of your vessel if in turn or at low speed. At speed or on
    steady course one centre motion vector is displayed.
 · Follow Ship - Ensures that your vessel always is within the screen.
 · Head up - Follows the ship and keeps display head up.
 · Past Track - Showing the already covered path of the vessel.
 · Distance Lines – Flexible distance lines can be created
    and edited anywhere on the chart. During navigation you will
    automatically get the distance to the nearest point of the vessel
    when in vicinity of a distance line.
 · Replay and Recording - Replay function of previous passages

Note: 
The basic version is for internal GPS usage only (cellular iPad Mini Retina, cellular iPad version 3 or newer).
For external GPS or AIS device support the Pro Navigation module is required. Please see our web page for possibilities.
Only Trelleborg's own range of external GPS receivers is supported in the SafePilot Pro version.
Support for AD Navigation's GPS hardware is possible with the AD Navigation module.

## Key features

- Intelligent multilayer chart handling
- Real-time navigational data
- Vessel database
- Route planning and management
- AIS data integration
- Passage replay and recording

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safepilot-by-trelleborg/id682376922/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for Piloting

*2021-12-23, version 21.3.2*

Excellent tool for piloting.

### 3/5 — Things I’d like to see in future updates

*2019-08-15, version 19.2*

Improved night and dusk display - they are useless because they aren’t clear enough.  I  currently always use day mode with the dimmer turned right down.

Automatic Meeting points only selecting moving (or with AIS status set to underway) targets, rather than every vessel regardless of their location.

More navigational features such as range and bearing measuring devices that are independent of ships position. 

Ability to view all data from all legs on a route plan including courses and distances in a table, rather than just displaying the lines and the next course. 

Having a ‘waypoint bank’ to select frequently used waypoints to add to a route.

Ability to create a passage plan/route in table form, and ability to add/edit/view notes to certain waypoints in the table, such as reporting points.

Better visibility on the clock, sometimes it’s almost completely invisible due to the White colour on a white background.  Just make it bold black, on day mode, and bold white on night mode.

Battery percentage symbol next to the battery level indicator.

Lines on vectors to show minutes.

Slightly thicker heading line

Ability to interrogate chart features such as buoys, beacons, light sectors. 

Full length leading light sector (or user adjustable length) lines.

Anchorage/spoil ground names/numbers.

Take the best features that you see on approved ECDIS systems, and even from SeaIQ, which has much better chart visibility than current SafePilot. 

Thanks for reading!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-08-07, version 2.4*

Cooperated closely with Marimatech to hone the app for our use at Harwich... works very well. Marimatech brought out timely updates to improve features/ address any issues arising.

## Frequently asked questions about SafePilot by Trelleborg

### What is SafePilot used for?

SafePilot is professional maritime piloting software designed for navigation and marine piloting. It offers advanced chart handling, real-time navigational data, and tools for planning and recording vessel passages.

### What chart formats does SafePilot support?

SafePilot supports S-57 and S-63 charts, providing professional-grade charting capabilities for maritime navigation.

### Can SafePilot be used offline?

The provided description does not specify offline capabilities. However, professional maritime navigation software often requires chart data and real-time information, which may necessitate an internet connection.

### Does SafePilot have ads?

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

### What devices is SafePilot compatible with?

SafePilot is compatible with Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering flexibility for use across different platforms.

### How often is SafePilot updated?

The latest version of SafePilot is 26.0.3, last updated on February 24, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and maintenance for the application.

### What is the user rating for SafePilot?

SafePilot has a user rating of 3.8 stars from 5 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed reception from its user base.

### What are the key planning features in SafePilot?

SafePilot includes a planning tool for constructing routes and fender lines, a route directory for easy selection, and the ability to create distance lines and annotations on charts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.2.1 — 2026-08-14

• Fixed an issue with existing alignment points not working when docking. [Thank you to Captain Theo Troost for bringing this to our attention.]
• Fixed an issue with locks not be shown on the chart. [Thank you to the pilots of the Panama Canal for bringing this to our attention]
• Fixed an issue with Wheel over point no longer being licensed. [Thank you to the Marten Quirk from Pilbara ports for bringing this to our attention]

### 26.2 — 2026-08-10

# NOTE: This update will trigger a re-import of all charts!
• Smooth Sailing – Smoothing of vessel movement.
• Introducing new SAR icons for SAR aircraft, SAR vessels, and AIS locating devices.
• Improvement of alarm management.
• Added search option for vessels in the compass vessel list.
• New module with scaling to use in manned models training.
• Small land features are now shown in the chart.
• New standalone Apple Watch app.
• Text fields now select their content when you begin editing.
• Fixed an issue when disabling "Show AIS Targets". [Thank you to the pilots of New Caledonia for bringing this to our attention.]

### 26.1.4 — 2026-07-13

• Fixed an issue with DUKC overlays being removed [Thank you to the pilots of Port Hedland for bringing this to our attention.]

### 26.1.3 — 2026-05-28

• Added support for S-102 edition 3.0.0.
• Fixed an issue where P3 verification reported a baseline error even when no reference baseline was available. [Thank you to Captain Shao Jingxi for bringing this to our attention.]
• Fixed an issue with the age not updating in SafeCrane info boxes.

### 26.1.2 — 2026-05-13

• Fixed an issue where wind barbs displayed incorrect speeds and gusts [Thank you to the pilots of Maryland for bringing this to our attention.]
• Fixed an issue where you could not drag within EBL and VRM [Thank you to the pilots of Maryland and DanPilot for bringing this to our attention.]
• Fixed an issue where the alarm on own vessel would not activate immediately [Thank you to the pilots of Maryland for bringing this to our attention.]
• Fixed an issue where fender lines would appear fully opaque in navigation mode [Thank you to the pilots of Liverpool and Woodside for bringing this to our attention.]
• Fixed an issue where military zones would appear too distinct [Thank you to DanPilot for bringing this to our attention.]
• Fixed an issue where the route leg length was displayed in scientific notation. [Thank you to the pilots of GLPA for bringing this to our attention.]

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