SEAiq Pilot

SEAiq Pilot

#1 App for Pro Marine Pilots

423 ratings
89 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 29, 2013
  • February 23, 2026
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This navigation app provides advanced charting and real-time vessel data for professional marine pilots. It supports various chart formats and external NMEA/AIS devices, offering features like predicted vessel display and docking aids. A free trial is available, with an in-app purchase for permanent access.

S-57, S-63, iENC, BSB/KAP chart support
External NMEA/AIS over WiFi
Predicted vessel display
Docking aids
Vessel catalog
NMEA/AIS record and playback
Mariners tools
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What's New in SEAiq Pilot

5.6.0

February 23, 2026

* Minor improvements and fixes

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In-App Purchases

$399.99

Upgrade for Premium Features

Premium features included with this upgrade: * AIS Pilot Plug * Record/Playback * Docking aids * Waypoints/Routes/VRM/EBL/Mariners Notes * Vessel Motion Display * Swept Path Display * Anchor monitor * And many others

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Top app

The best PPU system

This is the best and most user friendly PPU software I’ve seen. Very comprehensive and no glitches. Highly recommended. Support is excellent. I’ve used this for many years and also tested many others.

SEAiq Pilot

A very good product that is still receiving attention to incorporate new and relevant features. Excellent value for money. Even has some better features than ECDIS.

Good App For Pilotage

Verry Good For Pilotage in channel and port / Berthing Mode

Muito confiável

Bastante completo nos requisitos de navegação. E a função de adicionar “bacalhau” para atualizar dados de profundidade é extremamente útil

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

🐛 Graphics are poor

Bug

🐛 Hard to see own ship AIS for boarding

Bug

🐛 iOS 14 position acquisition issues with AIS pilot plug Wifi

Bug

🐛 Waypoints can be accidentally deleted

Bug

🐛 Chartworld map loading issues

Bug

🐛 AIS target display issues

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add Vietnamese to language section

Feature

Allow waypoints to be locked

Feature

Make active tools (EBL, VRM) a different color than orange

Feature

Ability to use voice record through Bluetooth for VDR functionality

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

FAQ

What does SEAiq Pilot do?

SEAiq Pilot is a specialized navigation application for professional marine pilots. It offers support for various chart formats like S-57 and S-63, and can integrate with external NMEA/AIS devices over WiFi. The app provides advanced features for safe and efficient piloting.

What are the key features of SEAiq Pilot?

Key features include support for official S-57/S-63 marine charts, adherence to IHO S-52 chart display standards, predicted vessel display with ROT, docking aids, a vessel catalog, and support for WiFi-based AIS plugs and Portable Pilot Units. It also offers NMEA/AIS record and playback, waypoints, routes, and various mariners tools.

How much does SEAiq Pilot cost?

The app is free to download and offers a 7-day evaluation period where all features are accessible. After the evaluation, an in-app purchase is required to permanently upgrade the app. Without the upgrade, only basic chart viewing is supported.

What devices is SEAiq Pilot compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports external NMEA/AIS over WiFi, indicating compatibility with devices that can transmit this data wirelessly. It also supports Portable Pilot Units. Continued use of GPS in the background can impact battery life.

Who should use SEAiq Pilot?

SEAiq Pilot is specifically designed for professional river, channel, and harbor pilots. For general marine navigation needs, users are recommended to explore SEAiq and SEAiq USA.