# Marine Navigation

> Offline marine navigation with GPS, .ppmap maps and public AIS where available.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xshipx.navigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xshipx.navigation)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.xshipx.navigation`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** xSHIPx
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 54
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2026-01-24
- **Publisher country:** LT
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xshipx.navigation)
- **Website:** [https://klaipedatraffic.lt/](https://klaipedatraffic.lt/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://xshipx.com/privacy-policy-xshipx-navigation/](https://xshipx.com/privacy-policy-xshipx-navigation/)

## Description

Marine Navigation by XShipX is a practical marine navigation app for boats, coastal navigation and port environments.<br><br>The app is built around offline maps and Android device GPS, allowing navigation to continue without an internet connection once a map is installed.<br><br>MAIN FEATURES<br><br>• Offline .ppmap maps<br>• Android device GPS positioning<br>• SOG and COG display<br>• FOLLOW mode<br>• Map rotation and recentering<br>• Bearing and distance measurement<br>• Measure + TTG tools<br>• Public AIS vessel targets where supported<br>• Detailed AIS vessel information<br>• True-scale AIS vessel hulls at close zoom where dimensions are available<br>• Vessel name, MMSI, dimensions, draught, destination and ETA where available<br>• Online map catalog for downloading additional offline maps<br>• Import your own .ppmap maps<br>• Own Ship Setup for vessel dimensions and GPS antenna position<br><br>OFFLINE MAPS<br><br>Marine Navigation uses the .ppmap map format.<br><br>Maps can be downloaded through ONLINE MAPS or imported directly to the device. Once installed, they are used locally and do not require an internet connection for normal navigation.<br><br>Marine Navigation uses the same .ppmap ecosystem as the Pilot Plug app.<br><br>This means the same .ppmap file can be used in both Marine Navigation and Pilot Plug. You do not need to create the map twice.<br><br>CREATE YOUR OWN MAPS<br><br>Users can create their own .ppmap maps for a port, marina, coastline, operating area or any chosen region using the Pilot Plug Reference Map Creator and map creation instructions available at pilotplug.app.<br><br>PUBLIC AIS<br><br>Public AIS targets are displayed automatically in supported areas when an AIS data source is available.<br><br>AIS is a separate live information layer over the offline map. Loss of internet or AIS data does not disable the offline map or GPS navigation functions.<br><br>Where AIS vessel dimensions are available, Marine Navigation can display vessels using true-scale hull geometry at close zoom levels.<br><br>PILOT PLUG COMPATIBILITY<br><br>Marine Navigation is designed for users who want straightforward navigation using the Android device GPS.<br><br>Users who require professional external data connections such as TCP/IP NMEA, external GPS/GNSS, private AIS receivers, heading, ROT or docking tools can use the Pilot Plug app while keeping the same .ppmap maps.<br><br>IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE<br><br>Marine Navigation is intended for situational awareness, reference, training and general marine navigation assistance.<br><br>It is not approved as a primary navigation system and must not be used as the sole source for navigation, collision avoidance, pilotage, docking or other safety-critical decisions.<br><br>Always use official charts, certified navigation equipment, radar, visual lookout and appropriate seamanship procedures.

## Rankings

- #2,220,580 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.xshipx.navigation.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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