Earlier this year, we ran the Boating Companion Innovation Challenge. It was a very successful event where we invited 11 submissions to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges. Three of these ideas were invited to take part in an incubation program, with two successfully being endorsed by Transport for NSW and launched to the public.
We are now proud to announce that the successful entries of the challenge are Boatable and Deckee.
Both apps include maps showing boat ramps, speed zones, navigational aids, and additional information specific to marine based activity. They also have access to a live data feed from Transport for NSW that will capture alerts, marine notices and campaigns which will be displayed throughout each of the apps.
Deckee
Suitable for all recreational users of waterways in New South Wales.
Features:
- Explore the waterways and browse tips and photos of fishing spots and anchorages from other boaters
- Read business reviews and connect with local service providers
- Boat insurance comparison
- AIS vessel tracking - Follow the real time movements of AIS registered vessels
- Receive live updates of important marine notices from Transport for NSW
- See the latest weather information
Download on iOS and Android now!
Boatable
Suitable for all recreational users of waterways in New South Wales.
Features:
- Log your trips on the water
- Create points of interest along the way
- Search through your past trips
- Record details of your boats, licences and insurance
- View points of interest on the water including boat ramps, speed restrictions, marinas and much more
- Get safety information and tips before you set off and while on the water
- See the latest weather information
The following datasets were made available on the Open Data Hub and used within each app:
AidToNavigation: channel markers and other selected aids to navigation
BoatRamp: boat ramps with attributes as displayed on the boat-ramp locator on the RMS website
CoastalBar: indicative locations of coastal bars as described in the Marine Safety Regulation 2016
NoTowing: areas where towing of persons is prohibited as designated by signs along the waterway
NoWash: areas where the generation of wash is prohibited as designated by signs along the waterway
PublicMooring: courtesy and emergency moorings
RestrictedZone: areas of restricted waters for port security or naval purposes
Speed: areas of speed limits (in knots) as designated by signs along the waterway
ShallowWater: areas of assumed shallow water (depth of less than approximately 2 metres in tidal waters and the shallower water in inland waters at full supply)
Speed: areas of speed restrictions (in knots) as designated by signs along the waterway
WebCamera: locations of bar cameras, including URLs to webpages on the RMS Internet site for viewing of the live feed
To find out more about other innovation challenges, visit the Open Data Hub. To explore and browse our datasets, visit our data catalogue. Join our developer forum, have a look at our blog or follow us on twitter for more updates!