Best Nautical 3D Videos Tutorial Apps &amp; Games

Real-Time Ship MovementRoute PlanningMercator & Great Circle Sailing

This app assists with critical marine navigation tasks, including real-time ship movement, route planning, and complex sailing calculations. It also provides tools for collision avoidance, maneuvering, and learning maritime regulations and signaling.

This app provides tools for nautical course instructors to deliver engaging content to their students. It allows for custom branding and offers learning modules on radio, sounds, lights, and rules of passage, accessible anytime on mobile devices.

Custom school brandingRadio learning moduleSounds learning module

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Customizable practice examsInternational and US Inland rulesQuestion filtering by text or rule

NavRules

by Mintaka Innovations

$15.99

Master nautical navigation rules with practice exams and a comprehensive rule book. Focus your learning by customizing tests based on question type, rule, and filter. Track your progress and review answers with detailed explanations.

🗺️ Navigation

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The Nautical School ExamTutor+

Learn Rules of the Road

1300+ practice questionsInstant feedback and explanationsProgress tracking and scoring

Prepare for your USCG OUPV examination with this comprehensive learning program. It offers over 1,300 practice questions, instant feedback, and detailed explanations to help you master the Nautical Inland and International Rules of the Road.

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Nautical Charts & Marine Maps

Nautical Charts & Maps

$8.99

Access NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) for offline marine navigation. View detailed information like buoys, depths, and port features. Overlay NOAA weather maps including radar, sea temperature, and wind data.

NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC)Offline chart downloadsDetailed chart information

by The Nautical Institute

Professional marine navigation insightsFree publicationArticles on radar and ECDIS

This free publication offers insights and professional development for marine navigators. It features articles on crucial topics like radar, ECDIS, and passage planning, with access to past editions.

🗺️ Navigation

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free

SeaSmart: Rules of the Road

COLREGS & Navigation Exam Prep

Exam-style drillsCustomizable quizzesAdaptive practice

Master maritime navigation rules with exam-style drills and custom quizzes. This app provides a comprehensive reference to COLREGS, helping users confidently recall regulations for exams and safe boating. Track progress and focus on weak areas for effective learning.

Study maritime navigation lights and vessel identification according to COLREGs-72. Observe vessels from various angles to understand their position, capabilities, and activities in low visibility. Ideal for aspiring and current navigators.

COLREGs-72 compliant studyObserve night lights from multiple anglesUnderstand vessel position and capabilities

i-Boating: USA Marine Charts

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paid

Nautical + Lake Contour Maps

$29.99

This app provides detailed marine and lake navigation charts, including NOAA vector charts, USACE inland river maps, and contour maps for anglers. It offers advanced GPS features like voice-prompted route assistance, track recording, and tide/current predictions for safe and efficient boating.

NOAA marine vector chartsFreshwater lake contour mapsVoice-prompted route assistance

🗺️ Navigation

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NautiNote

Engineering & Deck Study

Your Maritime Companion

Interactive 3D ropework and knot tyingCOLREGs reference and quizzesFlag and phonetic alphabet learning

Master maritime navigation and safety with an interactive 3D learning experience. Covers COLREGs, flags, ropework, navigation, meteorology, and more through engaging lessons and quizzes.

by PALS EDUTECH PRIVATE LIMITED

Categorized video libraryEducational contentFor seafarers

Access a curated collection of short educational videos designed for maritime professionals. Content covers various topics relevant to seafarers, vessel managers, and inspectors.

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free

Maritime Master - Radar

Radar & ARPA Simulator

Realistic radar physics with adjustable controlsFull ARPA functionality for target trackingTrue and Relative Vector modes

This simulator helps maritime students and enthusiasts practice radar navigation and collision avoidance. It offers realistic radar physics, ARPA functionality, and various display modes to enhance learning in a safe, controlled environment.

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Nav Lights & Day Shapes Cards

Sailor's Deck: COLREGS

Spaced repetition learningFour-layer progression of studyConfusion pair training

Master navigation lights and day shapes for skipper exams with this flashcard app. It uses spaced repetition to build lasting visual memory, tracks your progress, and resurfaces difficult configurations until they stick. Study offline with no ads or subscriptions.

OOW Reference & Exam Simulator

Navigation & COLREGS Exam Prep

COLREGS Rules study (English/Arabic)Navigation lights, shapes, and signalsAdvanced Navigation library

This app offers comprehensive study materials, interactive quizzes, and essential navigation tools for maritime professionals and students. It covers COLREGS, navigation techniques, and includes AI-powered tutoring for exam preparation. Enjoy offline access to all content and features.

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Ship Simulator Real 3D Game

by Amjad Islam