How to send a text message to a boat at sea?

Step 1:

With the 'Fisheries' application selected through the App switcher, select the 'Messages' tab on the menu

Step 2:

Select a boat from the list of conversations displayed.

OR

Search for a boat using the search bar above the list

Step 3:

Type your message content in the input field of the conversation window and click on the arrow icon (or hit 'Enter' key) to send the message

This message will be delivered to the boat and any fisherman connected to the Skylo hub through the mobile app will received the message and respond to it. 

Response messages from the boat will also be visible in the same conversation window.

Tip: The tip below the text input field, helps you understand the number of bytes (or English characters) remaining as you type.