Communicating at-sea and ship-to-shore has never been easier, faster or more reliable. Send and receive messages with on-shore friends and family, at-sea contacts, fleet managers and more, either through individual text messages or through public and private groups, and stay in touch whether you’re across the bay or around the globe.
OneMessage runs as a stand-alone service app on your iOS or Android mobile device.
Share the Free OneMessage App
Share the OneMessage app with all your contacts and keep in touch from anywhere, to anywhere, at any time. Download the app for your phone, tablet, PC or Mac.
Start Text Messaging Immediately
The intuitive OneMessage app is built with the modern app user in mind. OneMessage is easy to download, quick to configure, and instantly feels familiar so you can start communicating right away. You and your contacts will be notified right away of new messages so you can stay in constant contact.
Lower your Satellite Phone Charges
Write your messages while offline, then switch on your satellite phone to send and receive all your queued messages at once. Your at-sea and on-shore contacts will receive your messages nearly instantly, and the OneMessage app will automatically download and display any messages that were sent to you while you were offline.
Use OneMessage On Land and At Sea
Enjoy the convenience of a single messaging solution while on land and at sea. OneMessage sends and receives text messages over any internet connection, including shore-side Wi-Fi or cellular, with apps for your phone, tablet, PC and Mac, so you can skip the hassle of changing communication methods when you arrive in port or when you switch devices.
Keep in Touch with Your Community
Streamline your communications by sending text messages to multiple contacts at once through groups. You can configure private groups of friends, family, or fleet members, or your can connect to public community groups to share and receive important information about the area or local events.
Language Support
Localization for - French, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese,
Perfect for Fleet Managers and Rally Organizers
Relay information to your fleet or team through private groups and enable them to make critical on-board decisions, conserve resources, and maximize the efficiency of every voyage. And, you can attract and retain crew members by offering OneMessage text communication as an onboard benefit, so they can stay in touch with family while on the job.
Access Text Weather, Wave, Buoy, and Aviation reports
OneMessage supports text weather for land, marine and aviation. You can now use your OneMessage app to easily retrieve text weather reports for any location on on earth. Request NOAA marine forecasts and buoy data, as well as aviation information such METAR and TAF reports from airports.
Any OneMessage user with a subscription to one of OCENS text based weather services (SpotCast, WaveCast, or FlyCast) can now request these reports via the OneMessage app. Just send your position or specific request to the corresponding OneMessage service and your text report will be returned in a just a moment.
Works via the SnapTrack Tracking page!
Instantly send and receive messages while viewing tracks via the SnapTrack website: https://snap.ocens.com
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How do I register for an account:
Just download and launch the app, then tap the "Create Account" button.
How do I message other people:
To message other OneMessage users you will need to know their Screen Name. Then open the OneMessage app -> tap the Message button -> then tap the + button in the lower right -> Enter the persons Screen Name in the field at the top of the screen then type you message in the message field. When you are done tap the send icon to queue your message for sending. When you are ready to send your messages tap the Connect button from the OneMessage home screen or icon in the lower of your screen to open the Connect screen. Verify the Connection Method is correct and then tap the Connect button. If you are using your cellular data or other Wi-Fi network then you will use the Network connection setting.
How do I set up my Satellite device to work with OneMessage:
First make sure your device is connected your satellite equipments (Iridium GO!, Sidekick, etc.) Wi-Fi. Open the OneMessage app and tap the Settings button or icon in the lower right of your screen -> then tap Connection Settings -> Under Device Settings Select the satellite device you are using and tap OK. Then tap Save.
You can test your connection now by tapping the Connect button from the apps home screen or the icon in the lower of your screen to open the Connect screen. verify the Connection Method is correct and then tap the Connect button.