ASAM, developed by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton and contributors at GitHub, is a free iPhone app that aims to enhance maritime safety awareness. This app provides Anti-shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) which include geographic locations and descriptive accounts of specific hostile acts against ships, crews, and passengers.

With ASAM, mariners can download all ASAMs to their mobile device, allowing them to search, view, and query them even without a data connection. This feature is particularly valuable for mariners traveling to or through active areas, as it provides them with crucial information to recognize, prevent, and avoid potential hostile activity.

ASAM is a powerful tool that empowers mariners with real-time information to increase their safety at sea. By leveraging the extensive data provided by ASAM, users can make informed decisions and take necessary precautions to ensure a secure journey.