Navily Enhances Maritime Safety with Meteomatics' Weather Data

Navily, a digital platform for recreational boaters, was facing challenges in providing accurate and timely weather forecasts to its users. The app, which serves as a cruising guide, booking platform, and sailing community, was relying on a weather data provider that was not delivering precise forecasts due to its reliance on a single weather forecast model. This lack of precision was a significant issue as weather conditions are paramount to sailing, defining the success and safety of a journey at sea. The decision of where to anchor is heavily influenced by weather conditions, and unfavorable or rapidly changing conditions can lead to accidents, potentially putting passengers' lives at risk. Navily's goal was to simplify this decision-making process for its users by providing a recommendation score for each anchorage, taking into account user ratings, the weather forecast, and the natural protection offered by the anchorage. However, the lack of accurate weather data was hindering this process.

Navily is a digital platform for recreational boaters, often referred to as the 'Trip Advisor of the sea'. The app serves as a cruising guide, a booking platform, and a sailing community, providing frequent sea condition updates and a space for real-time information exchange between users. Navily covers the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas, aiming to help sailors book the best marinas and find the safest anchorages. The app has over 500,000 users worldwide and contains information on over 25,000 marinas and anchorages. It also allows users to book a place at more than 700 marinas across Europe. The app provides real-time data, forecasts, and warnings on the weather situation at anchorages, and users can exchange information with other users and marinas via the in-app chat.