# Shipmate

> Shipmate (iPhone/iPad app by Shipmate AS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipmate/id6744260168 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shipmate AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806738562)
- Category: Utilities, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipmate/id6744260168/reviews.md

## What is Shipmate?

Shipmate is the communication platform designed specifically for the maritime industry – starting with fishing. Whether you’re at sea or on land, Shipmate keeps your crew aligned, informed, and connected through one secure channel.

Forget scattered messages, missed calls, and Facebook threads. With Shipmate, all your onboard communication is in one place – encrypted, reliable, and built for rough conditions.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.9 — 2026-08-09

- Updated messaging design
- Faster chat, even in long conversations
- Improved message sync between mobile and web conversations
- No phone notifications while you are active in the web app
- Onboard status is read only where a crew system controls it

### 2.2.8 — 2026-08-04

- Updated crew filtering
- Support for multi vessel posts
- Bugfixes and stability fixes

### 2.2.7 — 2026-06-25

- Posts now support rich content
- More stability in keeping session alive without being logged out

### 2.2.6 — 2026-05-13

- Redirections after push notifications are more stable
- Fixes a bug where some part of a message is hidden in chat
- Minor stability and bug fixes

### 2.2.5 — 2026-04-25

- Improvements to group chat
- Should sign-out less frequent
- Improved news articles

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## Related topics

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