# Wärtsilä Pilot PRO — Best pilotage solution

> Advanced maritime navigation and pilotage solution for professional use. (iPhone/iPad app by Wartsila Voyage Sweden AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartsila-pilot-pro/id825597942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wartsila Voyage Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/398456165)
- Category: Navigation, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.5 · 81 MB
- Languages: Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 2 more
- Released: 2014-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartsila-pilot-pro/id825597942/reviews.md

## What is Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO is the application intended for everyday needs of deep sea, channel, river and harbour pilots and other maritime professionals.

The Pilot PRO operates on iPad utilizing the AIS Class A or 3rd party NMEA sensors via Wi-Fi, built-in or external Bluetooth GPS for backup positioning purposes. The application runs on Transas TX-97 vector chart format recognised worldwide as one of the most accurate and reliable sources of navigational information and also supports S-63 / S-57 ENC formats.

• OS and HW requirements:
- OS Apple iOS 10.3.x and higher
- Recommended iPad devices: iPad mini 2 and higher, iPad Air 9,7" and higher, All iPad PRO models

• Positioning systems, NMEA Heading and Rate-Of-Turn sensors:
- iOS (iPad built-in GPS)
- AIS Class A transponder
- 3rd Party NMEA sensors over Wi-Fi

• Pilot Specific Features:
- Docking Mode
- Conning Display
- Fore & Aft Speed and Resulting COG vectors
- Own Ship Predictor
- Automatic Distance Lines for berthing and mooring
- Fender Lines
- Virtual Boarding
- Extended Data Logging and Playback
- AIS Target Meeting Points & Rendezvous Points (RDV) on a selected route
- CPA-TCPA and BCR-BCT calculations
- Secured AIS Data option, integration with the Wärtsilä Ship Traffic Control solutions
- ROT beeper and Vessel Parking System audiovisual signals

• Chart Data:
- TX97 chart folios and monthly chart updates. Direct online installation of charts and updates from the server
- S-63 AVCS and S-57 ENC Chart support

• General Functionality:
- Display of Charts, Routes, Track(s), Fender Lines and User Objects
- North Up, COG Up, Head Up and Route Up chart orientations 
- Monitoring of navigational data: Position, HDG, ROT, Course (COG) and Speed (SOG) 
- Route creation by the graphic and tabular methods 
- Waypoint monitoring: Bearing to WP, Distance to WP, XTD, Time-To-Go and ETA 
- Schedule information: Time-To-Go and ETA to any selected waypoint ahead
- AIS Target presentation on charts: Target contours, dimensions and information
- Multi Units and Multi Language support 
- Alarm monitoring functionality 
- Route, Track, Fender Line and User Object: Export/Import via GPX, KML, KMZ and RTZ formats
- Day and Night chart palettes 

• Extra Modules: 
- Advanced Data Module option: Weather Service, Tides and Tidal Currents, Internet AIS Service
- E-Nav Module option: Secured AIS Feed from VTS, AIS Meteo Data, IHO S-124 NW areas support
- Advanced NAV Module option: Echo-Sounder and Wind Sensor support for onboard connections

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO app is only available through the App Store to the registered users. 

NOTE: Continued use of the GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease the battery life. Wärtsilä Pilot PRO app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.

Any questions? 
Feel free to contact us at pilotpro.support@wartsila.com

Sincerely Yours, 
Pilot PRO team

## Key features

- AIS Class A and NMEA sensor integration
- TX-97, S-63, and S-57 chart support
- Docking Mode and Conning Display
- Fore & Aft Speed and COG vectors
- Extended Data Logging and Playback
- Route and Track creation/monitoring
- AIS Target presentation and calculations

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartsila-pilot-pro/id825597942/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best by far

*2020-08-11, version 2.5.5*

If you can stomach the cost this is by far the best out there atm.

### 1/5 — Seriously over priced

*2018-12-03, version 2.4.1*

This app looked like it had potential until the cost came in - for those of us who had already purchase charts on iSailor, it was like a slap in the face being told we’d have to pay again and double the price!

But now that isailor has also become a paid service and charging hundreds a year also - guess both apps will have a lot less customers now. Especially considering neither are actually approved. Shame you had something great and enjoyable/affordable for most, but greed got involved again..

## Frequently asked questions about Wärtsilä Pilot PRO

### What are the OS and hardware requirements for Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO requires Apple iOS 10.3.x or higher. Recommended devices include iPad mini 2 and higher, iPad Air 9.7" and higher, and all iPad PRO models.

### Does Wärtsilä Pilot PRO support offline navigation?

The application operates on Transas TX-97 vector chart format and supports S-63 / S-57 ENC formats, which can be installed online. While specific offline functionality isn't detailed, chart data is available for use.

### How does Wärtsilä Pilot PRO handle positioning and sensor data?

It integrates with iOS built-in GPS, AIS Class A transponders, and 3rd party NMEA sensors via Wi-Fi. It also supports external Bluetooth GPS for backup positioning.

### What chart formats does Wärtsilä Pilot PRO support?

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO supports the widely recognized Transas TX-97 vector chart format, as well as S-63 / S-57 ENC formats. Charts and updates can be installed directly from the server.

### Can I export data from Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?

Yes, Wärtsilä Pilot PRO allows export and import of Routes, Tracks, Fender Lines, and User Objects in GPX, KML, KMZ, and RTZ formats.

### What are the extra modules available for Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?

Extra modules include the Advanced Data Module (Weather Service, Tides, Internet AIS), E-Nav Module (VTS AIS Feed, AIS Meteo Data), and Advanced NAV Module (Echo-Sounder, Wind Sensor support).

### Is Wärtsilä Pilot PRO available on Android devices?

No, Wärtsilä Pilot PRO is exclusively available through the App Store for registered users and operates on Apple iOS devices, specifically iPads.

### How frequently is Wärtsilä Pilot PRO updated?

The latest version is 2.6.0, released on April 7, 2026. Chart updates are provided monthly. The app was initially released on March 17, 2014.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2026-04-07

· Changes to support the latest iPadOS 26
· Performance improvements
· EULA update
· Dependency update
· Login screen update
· Fixed issues with opening links
· UI fixes

### 2.5.5 — 2020-03-11

iOS 13 improvements

Sincerely Yours,
Pilot PRO team

### 2.5.4 — 2020-01-16

iOS 13 improvements

Sincerely Yours,
Pilot PRO team

### 2.5.3 — 2019-12-16

iOS 13 improvements

Sincerely Yours,
Pilot PRO team

### 2.5.2 — 2019-04-10

Improvements for TCP/IP multi-connection to different data sources

Sincerely Yours,
Pilot PRO team

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