Captain Dwain Craddock, a seasoned bluewater cruiser with more than 18,000 miles offshore, has launched NAVOPLAN, an AI-assisted decision-support platform created to help recreational boaters plan safer passages and reduce the operational burden of vessel ownership.
NAVOPLAN grew directly from Craddock’s own experience as an owner-operator, where time in port was often consumed by preparation, coordination, and risk management rather than enjoying the destination. Over years of passagemaking, he identified recurring gaps in how cruisers prepare vessels, crews, and plans—and set out to address them with a single, integrated system.
Rather than replacing weather routing or seamanship, NAVOPLAN focuses on readiness and decision clarity. The platform supports cruisers across the full lifecycle—from early exploration and vessel acquisition through coastal and offshore operations—helping owners evaluate suitability, organize preparation, and document plans in a consistent, repeatable way.
Core capabilities include vessel-readiness assessments, structured preparation checklists, digital float plans, and emergency-assistance coordination designed to improve communication and response if conditions deteriorate. By consolidating planning, documentation, and risk awareness into one workflow, NAVOPLAN helps reduce missed steps, cognitive overload, and last-minute decision pressure.
“At its core, NAVOPLAN is about giving boaters back time and confidence,” said Craddock. “When preparation is organized and decisions are made deliberately, crews can focus on the experience of cruising—not managing uncertainty.”
As NAVOPLAN continues to evolve, user feedback remains central to its development, ensuring the platform reflects real-world cruising needs rather than theoretical models. The result is a practical, experience-driven toolset designed to support safer passages and more enjoyable time afloat.
Learn more on https://navoplan.com/
