Help & FAQ

Yes. Portside is free to download and free to use — including local logging, which will always be free forever. No account required, no ads, no nonsense.

Cloud Sync (optional) is also free today. We may introduce a paid tier in the future, but you'll always be notified before anything changes, and local logging will remain free regardless.

No. You can use Portside entirely offline, forever, without ever creating an account. Your data stays on your device.

An account is only required if you want Cloud Sync — the optional feature that backs up your logbook so you can access it from another device.

Yes. Portside is offline-first. Every feature — logging vessels, recording port calls, viewing your history, downloading offline maps — works without any internet connection.

Only two features ever touch the network: Cloud Sync (optional) and offline map downloads (only when you actively download a region). Everything else is fully local.

By default, everything stays on your device. Portside doesn't send anything anywhere unless you explicitly turn on Cloud Sync.

If you enable Cloud Sync, your vessel records are transmitted over HTTPS and stored on Supabase servers. Only your email address and your log records are sent. Nothing else. You can delete all of it any time from Settings → Account → Delete Account.

See the full Privacy Policy for details.

From inside the app: Settings → Account → Delete Account. This permanently removes your user record and all synced vessel records from our servers.

Local data on your device can be cleared separately from Settings → Storage & Data, or by uninstalling the app.

If you can't access the app, you can also request deletion on the web or email [email protected].

No — never. Portside is a personal logbook, not a navigational system. It must never be used as the sole means of navigation.

All seamarks, buoys, lights, and port information are rendered from third-party open data and may be incomplete or outdated. Always consult official charts, Notices to Mariners, and the relevant national hydrographic office before and during any voyage.

Read the full Navigation Disclaimer.

Yes. From Settings → Storage & Data, you can export your entire logbook as JSON (full backup, restorable) or CSV (opens in Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets).

You can also import a JSON file back into a fresh install, so your data is never locked in.

Portside is built for Android and is now available on Google Play. It requires Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later.

There is currently no iOS version. The website you're reading is just marketing — the actual app is the thing you install.

Depends on the region size. A typical coastal region at low zoom levels is 5–30 MB. Larger regions with more detail can reach 100+ MB.

You can see how much storage your offline maps are using at any time in Settings → Storage & Data, and delete regions individually when you no longer need them.

Email [email protected] with:

• What you were doing when it happened
• What you expected vs. what actually happened
• Your Android version and phone model (Settings → About phone)
• A screenshot or screen recording if possible

We read every message and usually reply within a day.

Not currently planned. Portside is built on Android-specific technology (MapLibre GL Native, native Kotlin), and a proper iOS version would be a full rewrite — not a quick port.

If there's enough demand, it could happen. If you'd use it on iPhone, email us and let us know.

Mariner Pro is a one-time in-app unlock that adds the full routing engine to Portside — the most advanced A* routing algorithm you can hold in your pocket, completely offline, canal and strait toggles, two-tap route building, a drag-to-move route editor, passage plans with ETA and DMM coordinates, and export to any ECDIS or chart plotter.

See the full feature list.

No. $14.99 once. No recurring charges, no account required for the routing features.

Yes. Export to RTZ (the IEC 61174 standard for ECDIS), GPX, KML, CSV, and vendor formats RUX (Furuno) and RTM (Raymarine).

Yes. The routing graph, port database, and all overlays are bundled inside the app.

No. Portside is a planning and logbook tool. See the full Navigation Disclaimer.

14 days, no questions asked. Google Play auto-refunds within 48 hours; after that, email [email protected] and we'll process the refund directly.

If you have Cloud Sync enabled: yes. Sign in on a new device and your logbook comes back automatically.

If you don't use Cloud Sync: your data lives only on your device, so a lost or wiped phone means a lost logbook. Two safeguards:

• Export a JSON backup regularly (Settings → Storage & Data) and save it to Google Drive, email, or your computer.
• Turn on Cloud Sync — it's optional, free today, and the easiest way to never lose your log.

Yes — it is fully offline. No internet connection is used at any point. Every feature works with zero signal: inventory, crew vouchers, representation accounts, reconciliation, month-end close, and exports.

No. Bonded Stores has no accounts, no sign-in, and no cloud sync. You install it and start using it immediately. All data is stored only on your device.

Entirely on your device. Nothing is transmitted to any server. There are no analytics, no tracking, and no third-party SDKs.

Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data. You can also clear everything from within the app's settings.

No. Bonded Stores is a record-keeping tool, not an official accounting system. It does not replace documentation required by customs authorities, flag state regulations, classification societies, company procedures, or charter party requirements.

Always cross-check calculated figures with physical inventory counts and any official forms required by your company or regulator.

Yes. Full reports export as PDF for printing or JSON for archival. Everything is generated on your device — nothing is uploaded.

Export both at month-end. The PDF is for review and sign-off; the JSON is a perfect restore point.

Yes. Every inventory item can carry its own currency and FX rate. Bonded stores commonly run on mixed-currency stock, and the app handles it natively — totalling everything back to your chosen base currency.

Yes. The app includes a Reset all data option in settings, which wipes all local inventory, crew, vouchers, and history. This is useful when starting a new vessel or contract.

Yes. Sea Wages is free to use — no account, no subscription, no ads, no upsell.

No. There is no sign-in, no cloud sync, and no internet connection. Everything runs locally on your device.

Entirely on your device. Nothing is transmitted to any server. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs.

Uninstalling the app removes all data. You can also clear everything from the app's settings with Reset all data.

Yes. Allotments, MPO, and other remittances support multiple currencies — each entry with its own exchange rate. Totals roll up across every currency you use in the Summary tab.

Sea Wages is designed around one contract at a time. When you sign off and join a new ship, export your records first, then use Reset all data to start fresh for the new contract.

No. Sea Wages is a personal wage tracker, not an official payroll system. It does not replace payslips, wage statements, HR records, or bank remittance documentation.

Always cross-check against your actual payslips and bank statements. For payroll disputes, tax questions, or contract issues, consult your manning agency, union, or a qualified professional.

Yes. Sea Wages lets you export your contract data for archival or backup. Everything is generated on your device — nothing is uploaded.

Yes — it is fully offline. The app has no internet permission at all, so it genuinely cannot phone home. Everything works with no signal.

Yes — up to 3 photos per item. Tap any empty photo slot and choose Take a photo or Choose from gallery. Photos are downscaled to 1200 px and saved as JPEG, entirely on your device.

Tap any photo to open the fullscreen viewer — pinch to zoom up to 5×, double-tap to zoom to 2.5×, drag to pan.

CSV is a spreadsheet file — one row per item — with columns for Section, Group, Item, Manufacturer, Quantity, all dates, Status, Verified, Photos, and Remarks. Ideal for reviewing in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.

PDF is an A4-formatted document with a vessel particulars block and every section, group, and item laid out for printing or emailing. Multi-page for long registers.

Yes. Export as CSV, open the file in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets, edit as needed, then import the CSV back into the app. The register round-trips safely.

The PDF export is for review and printing only — it cannot be re-imported.

No. No account, no sign-in, no cloud sync. Install and start using it immediately. All data — including photos — is stored only on your device.

Each item tracks a Next Service date and an Expiry date. The app checks the earlier of the two:

• OVERDUE — date has passed
• DUE SOON — within the next 90 days
• VALID — more than 90 days out
• NO DATE — neither date is filled in

Yes. Tap the small ＋ next to a section title to add a group. Long-press any group header to rename or delete it — useful for matching your vessel's exact equipment layout (e.g. rename "Lifeboat Equipment" to "Free Fall Lifeboat #1").

Validity is calculated automatically from the Next and Expiry dates you enter.

Verification is your manual checkmark — your record that you physically inspected the item. Use the checkmark pass to walk the vessel and confirm each item is present and in good condition.

No. LSA & FFE is a personal record-keeping tool. It does not replace documentation required by flag state, class society, port state control, or your company's safety management system.

Always cross-check against official records and physical inspection.

Yes — it's fully offline. The app declares no internet permission at all, so it genuinely cannot phone home. Every conversion happens on your device.

No. No account, no sign-in, no cloud. Install and use immediately.

Location is used only when you tap Use my current location — the value fills the coordinate fields and is used immediately. It is never stored, transmitted, or shared.

Location permission is optional. You can use the entire app without granting it.

DMS (Degrees-Minutes-Seconds) looks like 14° 36' 22" N. Common on official forms, paper charts, and aviation.

Decimal looks like 14.606111. Common in GPS units, digital maps, and code.

The app converts both ways, instantly.

No. The number fields clamp as you type — latitude stops at 90°, longitude at 180°, minutes at 60. If you try to enter more, the field snaps back to the limit. The Convert button only ever sees valid input.

Six decimal places. That's roughly 10 cm precision — more than enough for any consumer or professional application.