Sea Guide – Web Social Network for Seafarers
Multifunctional web development targeting tourists around the world to facilitate travelling and leisure. Do you already hear the sound of the surf?
Expertise
Scope
Vertical
01 The Challenge
Being avid fans of yachting, our clients are used to spending lots of time afloat. That’s when they felt the lack of specialised service for sea travellers. At that time, they had to use multiple apps and websites to prepare for the next trip: check the forecast, find restaurants nearby, discover fuel prices, etc. That’s how the idea was born – to collect all required information for sea travellers into one service: Sea Guide.
Sea – for marine, Guide – for wanderer.
02 The Solution
Use cases
Home page
Welcome to the ratings-based and crowd-sourced local guide to everything on the water!
The first thing you see is a large map showing your current location. You can start exploring the nearby marine locations right away- which is the project’s main idea.
We brought the “pin” option to the first screen in order to encourage users to expand the database of useful places, businesses, locations, and yachts.
We also added the EXPLORE-DISCOVER-SHARE section, where you can read the latest news and experiences from the Sea Guide Tribe.
User profile
We tried to create a tight community, a Tribe of like-minded seafarers. For this reason, only registered users can see members’ profiles. After logging in, you can get detailed information and see all pins added by the user.
Location pin page
Our goal was to create a useful and comprehensible guide to sailing spots. We added a detailed description for each location, including opening hours (if possible), rating, infrastructure, and types of boats that can be moored.
We also added a search for related locations and reviews. This function is called to help users choose the best places of interest on their sea voyages.
Location types
- Diving/snorkelling
- Marina/yacht club
- Mooring service
- Hazards and warnings
- Airport or ferry
- Port of entry
- Anchorage
- Beaches
- Fishing spots
- Must-see/sightseeing
- Surf sports
Business pin page
Experienced sailors know how challenging it might be to find the required service in an unfamiliar place. That’s why we created a special section from where members can search for required facilities, contact them, or add them to favorites for the next trip. This function greatly facilitates trip planning and helps find required facilities in urgent need.
Types of business
- Marine services
- Restaurants and bars
- Florist
- Repairs and refit haul out
- Fuel
- Hospital/medical
- Laundry/dry cleaning
- Charter and sales
- Provisions and groceries
- Transportation/taxi
- Chandlery/spares
- Propane
- Tours and activities
- Internet and phone
Notifications
It lets you keep track of pinned places and discover new locations added by followers.
Admin panel
All user-generated content provided on Sea Guide can be verified through the admin panel. This function is called to protect from spam and ensure that all the information is helpful, verified, and true to life.
Additionally, the admin panel provides broad user management options to fend off bots and ban spam accounts.
03 The Result
We spent over 2,400 hours of dedicated development time, reflecting a significant commitment to excellence and quality. The project has garnered widespread distinction, receiving over 15,800 appreciations from users and later being validated by 3 prestigious awards. This high number of appreciations is a testament to the project’s impact, relevance, and success in meeting its intended goals and user needs.
Technologies
It is also integrated with Drophook, Windfinder, Google Maps and Aeris Weather.
