We have big plans for the 2025 season. Among other things, we want to address the issue of shallows and smart route planning, so that significantly more on-water conditions are included in the calculations. We also want to integrate calculation suggestions for the “most economical,” “fastest,” and “recommended” route – Read more…
During the first week of September we will be releasing an update that will make creating and managing boats easier. If you are logged in to the app as a user (you can create a free account at any time), you now have the option of saving your boats in Read more…
Depending on the area, you should always expect to cross bridges on a boat trip. You can find out what you should look out for on drawbridges in our article. The basic rule is that as the boat driver or person responsible for course and speed, you must always follow Read more…
This is what we offer you: A 7-day trial version in which you can already use a large part of the range of functions, e.g. planning routes up to 40 km, recording short routes with the log and retrieving information about locks, marinas and clearance heights. After the 7 days Read more…
In shipping, a traffic separation scheme (TSS) is a separation of lanes in which there are different directions of travel. These separations are often found in places where traffic is particularly narrow and there is a high risk of collision. Well-known examples are the English Canal or the German Bight. Read more…
Even the best trip on the water can suddenly be overshadowed by an emergency. Due to the excitement, the right behavior is not so easy in most cases. So that you are as well prepared as possible for unpleasant scenarios, we will give you a few useful tips in this Read more…
Are you a dog owner and there is no one in your circle of family and friends who can look after your four-legged friend in your absence? No problem! There are a few things to bear in mind, but even with a dog you don’t have to miss out on Read more…
Do you have a VHF radio on your boat? Then pay attention! Some of you may be wondering what VDES actually is. Translated, this means “VHF Data Exchange System”. Like the well-known AIS, the system is used to provide bandwidth for digital exchange on the water. This system is mainly Read more…
We must admit, it’s perhaps still a little early to start the 2024 season with the boat. The temperatures are slowly but surely rising bit by bit and spring is coming sooner than you think. In any case, the NavShip team can really look forward to experiencing the coming season Read more…
We have summarized all the waters available in NavShip in a water directory. Now everyone can easily check whether the relevant driving areas are included and check the map section directly. Find out more at https://waterways.navship.org/en