Latest Starlink news

Reading this day of Starlink services conditions For the unlimited roaming package, It appears that "maritime" mode (formerly "priority data") is maintained beyond the coastal area. It can therefore always be activated as in the past.

Excellent news for long -term boaters despite the increase in the 79 down to 89 € recently. Do not forget about address changes after two months outside the subscription region.
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Isilor not yet buried [Update]

Users will appreciate : 6 years after the latest version 1.11.0, against all expectations Wärtsilä publishes a update 1.12.2.
Nothing extraordinary however, But it was well worth a brief :

  • Minor bug resolution
  • Version compatible minimum iOS 11

Unlike my fears, Isailor seems not to be completely abandoned.
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[Updated] : Reading the dysfunctions noted In the comments below, It would still seem that this application is at the end of life…
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⚠️ Iridium messaging Mail & Web disappears [Update]

Iridium has just announced the withdrown of the application and the service Iridium Mail & Web app in September 2025 !

We wanted to inform you that after more than a decade of service, l’application Iridium® Mail & Web will be put out of service 13 th 2025. We understand that this service has played a vital role by allowing end users to remain connected in distant places, And this decision was not taken lightly."

Read more …

Shom cartography update at Geogarage

Catalog update SHOM charts France / DOM-TOM and dependencies by Geogarage for Weather4D Routage & Navigation and SailGrib WR

  • 203 updated charts (dont 9 new editions)

The catalog includes 863 charts (1429 with the inserts)

All international cards have been removed and will not be replaced by SHOM (See the information of the GeoGarage blog). However, they continue to be present in the database (but will no longer be updated from their last version).

Tutorial : Weather in the Mediterranean Update V.1.2

March, the volume 2 from Introduction to Marine WeatherWeather in the Mediterranean, is updated on the iBook Store (Apple Books)

Version 1.2 – Layout improvements and link fixes.

  • 88 pages
  • 48 screenshots
  • 14 videos

Warning : A severe bug still unfixed affects the new process for uploading book updates. The version number is no longer replaced on the iBook Store and remains "Original". On the other hand, the description of the modifications is present. Once again : thank you Apple !
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