Seapilot Nav App
SeaPilot
Popular Marine Navigation App Now Available for the Windows 8 Platform
Seapilot, the recreational brand of True Heading NSA and leading manufacturer of Automatic Identification System (AIS) solutions, GPS compasses and app navigation, announced the release of its popular navigation app for Windows 8 devices. Continuing its focus on mobility, the Seapilot Navigation app, previously only available on Apple and Android devices, is now available for free from the Windows Phone Store and Windows PC Store.
The easy-to-use Seapilot Navigation app displays S-57 vector chart data on its proprietary chart engine. When used with a direct GPS connection, the app shows position and presents up-to-the-minute AIS data on most portable devices including Windows 8-based units. The Seapilot app is capable of displaying current position information, course and speed vectors for AIS targets, and in-app weather data for increased situational awareness. Designed for autonomous navigation, charts are downloaded directly to a Windows 8 phone, laptop or Surface Pro tablet; or Apple or Android device so Internet access is not necessary while on the water. The app allows boaters to set routes and waypoints, mark objects, and assess the bearing and range between plotted points and the vessel.
“We are proud to announce that the long-awaited Windows 8 version of our popular Seapilot Navigation app is now available,” said Jens Johansson, CEO, Seapilot. “The Seapilot app can be used on all three major platforms – Apple iOS, Android and Windows 8. We can now bring vital safety data about local shipping traffic and weather to almost all mobile users with our powerful navigation software.”
Since its launch in 2011, Seapilot has evolved from an exclusive iPad app with only Swedish charts, to a universal app for iOS, Android and Windows 8 devices, with charts in vectorized S-57 format for the U.S., Canada and most of northern Europe.
“The Seapilot Navigation app is very well known in Europe and we are thrilled that Seapilot chose to invest in our system and our users by adapting it to Windows,” said Thomas Floberg, Business Group Lead – Windows and Surface, Microsoft. “At Microsoft, we believe what we do helps our customers get things done. The Seapilot app embraces that philosophy. It strengthens our offerings and adds incredible value for our users.”
Newly registered users have the ability to test the app and available charts free for 36 hours from first sign-in. Users can then choose which features to purchase. Once chart subscription purchases are made, the charts may be downloaded onto any device running Seapilot, whether smartphone, laptop or tablet, regardless of platform.
Pricing and Availability
The Seapilot Navigation app is free to download from the Windows Phone Store and Windows PC Store. Chart subscriptions and desired additional functions will be available for purchase. For more information on the Seapilot Navigation app, Seapilot or the entire Seapilot line of AIS and navigation solutions, visit www.seapilot.com.