Can GPS be used in place of marine charts?

Nautical publications and marine charts are now available in electronic format can be used in conjunction with Marine GPS. This offers boaters an extremely high degree of navigation certainty. Keep in mind that Marine GPS may only be accurate to within 30m.

Does Google have nautical charts?

The app can be downloaded from the Google Play™ app store. “Easy and workable access to nautical charts is important for boating safety,” said Rear Admiral Gerd Glang, director of NOAA Office of Coast Survey.

How do I download marine charts?

Head to the NOAA Coast Survey website for the latest charting products.

1. Paper nautical charts are printed on demand by NOAA-certified agents.
2. NOAA PDF nautical charts are digital formats of the traditional paper charts, and are up-to-date to the day they are downloaded.

Under what conditions are you exempt from using marine charts and nautical publications?

You may be exempt from the requirement to carry Marine Charts and nautical publications if your vessel is under 100 tons and powered by oars, or if you have substantial knowledge of the local waterway.

Can I use a car GPS on a boat?

A common question amongst novice water enthusiasts is whether or not the GPS system they use in their car will work on a boat. The short answer is “sort of, but not really.” A GPS unit will work anywhere that it can receive satellite transmissions, but an automotive unit will not be programmed with aquatic maps.

Can you use Google Maps on the lake?

First off, you can use Google Maps, including its satellite view, to take a look at an area you plan to be boating. You might be able to see where different lakes and rivers are located and identify any resources that are available on land nearby, from docks and marinas to businesses and parks.

Is Navionics app free?

With over 1.5 million downloads since it was first released, Navionics’ paid smartphone and tablet navigation app has become one of the most popular mobile marine navigation solutions for Apple’s iOS and Android devices. Navionics is introducing a free version of its popular smartphone and tablet navigation app.

What is a GIS chart?

A geographic information system (GIS) is a system that creates, manages, analyzes, and maps all types of data. GIS connects data to a map, integrating location data (where things are) with all types of descriptive information (what things are like there).

How do I read an ENC chart?

You can download an individual ENC and view it in a free viewer like Caris Easy View or use the online ENC viewer hosted on NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey website. The ENC Viewer is an especially useful tool in that it allows you to query features by clicking on them.

Where can I download nautical charts for free?

NOAA is also making available for free the NOAA ENC Online, a new web map viewing application that shows chart data previously only available to users who purchased specialized viewing systems.

Where can I print NOAA charts?

Just bookmark nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/pod to find the NOAA-certified chart seller who will print your chart “on demand” and ship it to you.