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Description:
Full-featured and concise ChartPlotter/Navigator

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.14.2,-universal+18284.bd6986a08-14@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @OpenCPN | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: navigation marine chartplotter opencpn sailing gps

Install: brew install --cask opencpn

About:
OpenCPN is a comprehensive open-source ChartPlotter and navigation software designed for marine use. It provides real-time position tracking, route planning, and advanced chart rendering capabilities for sailors and mariners. The platform supports a wide array of chart formats and integrates with AIS and GPS hardware for a complete situational awareness solution.

Key Features:

Support for多种 chart types including BSB, GSHHS, and S-57
AIS integration for real-time vessel tracking
Route planning and autpilot capabilities
Plugin architecture for extended functionality
Multi-language support

Use Cases:

Marine navigation and route planning for recreational boating
Professional maritime situational awareness and tracking
Offshore sailing and coastal cruising

Alternatives:

Navionics – Commercial, subscription-based mobile app vs OpenCPN's free, desktop-focused open-source solution
MaxSea – High-end professional commercial software vs OpenCPN's community-driven, cost-free alternative

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Sep 29, 2026 4:48pm	5.14.2,-universal+18284.bd6986a08-14	VERSION_BUMP	97bc8d3c
Apr 9, 2026 5:17pm	5.14.0,-universal+17193.91f3b6743-14	VERSION_BUMP	ff9d4ecb
Sep 18, 2025 10:18pm	5.12.4,-universal+15189.37fd0cddb-14	VERSION_BUMP	d7e62523
Aug 3, 2025 4:17am	5.12.2,-universal+14584.efdcaa63f-14	VERSION_BUMP	c61eb4ac
Jun 16, 2023 6:39am	5.8.4,-0+637.1637c28	VERSION_BUMP	1695e64b
Jun 16, 2023 6:27am	5.8.4,0+637.1637c28	VERSION_BUMP	1ca2022d
Jun 15, 2023 4:23pm	5.8.4,0+637.1637c28	VERSION_BUMP	aef8c295
Jun 15, 2023 4:03pm	5.8.4,0+637.1637c28	VERSION_BUMP	9a4844ed