HarborWatch
Marine Reports & SOS Alerts
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Report suspicious activity, share photo, video or voice evidence, and send anonymous SOS requests so nearby captains can respond when help is needed.
- Report incidents. Alert nearby captains. Help make the water safer.
HarborWatch is a maritime reporting and assistance platform designed for captains. It provides a structured way to document incidents on the water, submit SOS requests and coordinate assistance with other registered captains nearby.
- Create Detailed Maritime Reports
Quickly record important information about suspicious behaviour, unsafe conditions, vessels in distress or other incidents. Each report can include:
- Current coordinates and timestamp
- Incident and vessel type
- Vessel name, markings and description
- Situation notes
- Approximate vessel speed
- Heading, sea state and lighting conditions
- Emergency situation flags
- Information about people in danger or sinking vessels
- Attach Supporting Evidence
Add relevant evidence directly to a report, including:
- Photos
- Videos
- Voice notes
This gives recipients clearer information about the situation and helps create a more complete incident record.
- Submit an SOS Request
When urgent assistance is required, captains can submit an SOS request through HarborWatch. Registered captains located nearby may receive a notification and can confirm that they are approaching to provide assistance. The requesting captain’s identity remains hidden.
- Built for Captains
HarborWatch allows captains to:
- Register and manage their account
- Document maritime incidents
- Submit location-based reports
- Send SOS assistance requests
- Receive nearby emergency notifications
- Confirm when they are approaching an incident
- Review submitted reports and activity
- Important Safety Information
HarborWatch is a community reporting and coordination tool. It does not guarantee that another captain will be available to respond and is not a replacement for the Coast Guard, emergency services or local maritime authorities.
During an immediate or life-threatening emergency, contact the appropriate official emergency service directly.
Location accuracy, nearby alerts and notification delivery may depend on device permissions, network availability, device settings and the presence of registered HarborWatch users in the area.
Privacy Policy : https://harborwatch.app/privacypolicy
Terms of Use : https://harborwatch.app/terms&conditions
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The developer, Caitlin Rosko, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- User Content
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Caitlin Rosko
- Size
- 71.8 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- Copyright
- © HarborWatch LLC
