Frequently asked questions

Chrono Vigil is the maritime timekeeping experience being developed for Ship Time. It brings the clock, watch routines, duties, weather, and daily records into one companion.

No. Ship Time is being developed for people who value maritime timekeeping: working mariners, cadets, recreational sailors, and those who carry a lifelong connection to the sea. Experience is welcome; curiosity is enough to begin.

Ship Time is being developed for iPhone and Apple Watch. Supported devices and operating-system requirements will be announced with the release.

Ship Time is preparing to launch. Release information and availability will be announced on this website.

Eight bells mark the end of a traditional four-hour watch. The count advances every half-hour, from one bell through eight, then begins again.

Ship Time is the time maintained aboard your vessel. You set it manually to match your shipboard routine.

UTC provides a worldwide time reference. Ship Time follows your vessel’s chosen offset from UTC. The independent 24-hour GMT hand gives you a reference alongside the main clock.

Starting a watch records an actual watch session. You can follow its elapsed time and end it when your watch is complete. Your configured watch schedule and your actual recorded session are separate.

You can schedule a saved duty for a due date and time, with optional repetition and reminders. Each scheduled occurrence is separate from the saved duty’s instructions.

No. Dismissing a reminder does not mark the activity complete. Completion and cancellation are separate actions.

Check that notifications are allowed for Ship Time. Focus modes, sound settings, and other device settings may silence or delay alerts.

Weather shows available conditions and forecasts. A Weather Log preserves an observation or report as part of your daily record.

Freshness depends on the source and measurement. Check the source and timestamp shown with the information; different readings may have different ages.

No. Tides describe changes in water level. Currents describe water movement. Observations and predictions should also be read as distinct types of information.

Location access may be disabled, denied, or temporarily unavailable. Check the app’s location permission and your device’s ability to obtain a position.

Dark Bridge is a dedicated low-light appearance with subdued colors and adjustable intensity. It is separate from ordinary Dark mode.

Use Inquiries in the website footer. For a problem, include your device, operating-system version, and what happened. Never send passwords.