Seabook for Android

Quick summary of the app

Seabook is a compact, interactive mobile reference built for maritime professionals and students. It gathers essential information into an easy-to-navigate format so you can review rules, procedures and technical facts on the move — no books or notebooks required.

Who benefits from Seabook

• Seafarers and shipmasters who need a portable refresher on ship operations and safety.
• Cadets and maritime students using the app as a study aid and quick-reference guide.
• Marine officers seeking concise material on navigation, stability and onboard systems.

Main capabilities and focus areas

• Collision Regulations (COLREGs) — concise guidance on right-of-way and conduct at sea.
• Maritime Distress & Communication (GMDSS) — procedures and equipment summaries for emergency communications.
• Weather & Oceanography — practical meteorological information for voyage planning.
• Onboard Safety Procedures — fire, lifesaving and emergency response references.
• Seafarer Health — personal medical advice and fitness considerations for life at sea.
• ICS and Signal Protocols — international signalling standards and how to use them.
• Ship Management & Commercial Operations — basics of crew, compliance and ship business processes.
• Ship Systems & Engineering — core engineering concepts relevant to daily operations.
• Offshore Navigation — navigation techniques and practices for passage planning.
• Ship Stability — key principles and quick checks for stability awareness.
• Lines, Splicing & Knots — practical ropework and commonly used knot techniques.
• National Signals & Flags — identification and meaning of flags used internationally.

User experience highlights

Seabook is designed for quick lookups: short, easy-to-read entries with facts and figures presented for fast comprehension. The interface aims to minimize scrolling and searching so users can find the information they need during training or while underway.

Alternative recommendation

If you want a complimentary resource focused on hazardous cargo handling and classification, consider the IMO-class Dangerous Goods app (free). It specializes in dangerous-goods rules and complements Seabook’s broader maritime coverage.

About the creator

Developed by Capt. Ozgur Dogan GUNES, Seabook was created to serve both new entrants to the profession and experienced mariners needing a compact, reliable reference.