Vessel Inspector

Vessel Inspector VIN is a gamified tool for learning among seafarers.

MarinePALS · com.marinepals.vesselinspector

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v4.0.0 87.9 MB Android 12+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.0.0 (199)
Updated: Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 87.9 MB
Requires: Android 12+ (API 31)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Educational (game)
Listed since: Mar 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 8 (2 sensitive)
Website: marinepals.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Vessel Inspector is a game by MarinePALS in the Educational category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.5.13, the minimum Android version rose from 8.0 to 12. It asks for 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 3.6.1, it drops 6 permissions: “Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Read phone status and identity” and 3 more.

What's new in v4.0.0

Ui enhancement and fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Vessel Inspector Vessel Inspector (VIN) is first of a kind technology solution for learning and engagement for seafarers. The game is designed to be player-friendly and captivating. Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has always been at the forefront of adopting modern technology and innovative learning methods for the seafarers. Anglo-Eastern has teamed with MarinePALS to develop Vessel Inspector (VIN) using GAMES platform from MarinePALS. Vessel Inspector (VIN) game is meant for seafarers of all ranks, vessel managers, port state inspectors and surveyors. The goal in VIN game is to identify deficiencies onboard. The game poses bigger challenges to the player as it progresses. There are lifelines to help the learner. The learner is incentivised if lifelines are not used. The leader board shows the benchmark scores. Happy Learning!

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.5.13. Since v4.0.0 it requires Android 12+.

v4.0.0 LATEST Aug 21, 2026 87.9 MB TRUSTED v3.6.1 May 5, 2026 93.5 MB TRUSTED v3.6.0 Mar 6, 2026 93.4 MB TRUSTED v3.5.13 Jan 27, 2026 85.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 21, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 21, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)ED:CD:51:96:0E:A4:06:04:53:ED:CE:FD:06:B9:CD:E7:D4:11:09:78
File MD5878388030122fd61bcf77c9652b6c307
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

Vessel Inspector requests 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Vessel Inspector APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Vessel Inspector for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12 or later. Version 3.6.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. Get version 3.6.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Vessel Inspector APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 878388030122fd61bcf77c9652b6c307.