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Carolyn Shearlock - Aqua Map
February 13, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock
Aqua Map is, quite simply, the best route-planning and navigation app that I have found, at least for the east coast of the US and the Bahamas. I would assume that it’s equally good in other places but I can’t speak from first-hand experience.
Background
Planning our trip to the Bahamas, I knew that I wanted a way to get Active Captain data overlaid onto our charts. And last week I wrote about how I’d figured out how to do it.
Now, one reason that I’ve liked our Garmin charts is that they use Explorer chart data for the Bahamas. Well, Garmin just bought out Navionics and will be using Navionics chart data for the Bahamas in the future. Right now, they say that it’s with the g3 charts and g2 are still Explorer chart data. Most cruisers will agree that Explorer charts are more accurate than Navionics for the Bahamas.
I learned about Garmin switching to Navionics about a day after I posted that article about how to get Active Captain onto Garmin charts. And while we’re still okay as we have a g2 chart, I’m completely convinced that Navionics data won’t eventually be used on them and I’ll lose the Explorer Charts data when I update my Garmin charts...more
February 13, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock
Aqua Map is, quite simply, the best route-planning and navigation app that I have found, at least for the east coast of the US and the Bahamas. I would assume that it’s equally good in other places but I can’t speak from first-hand experience.
Background
Planning our trip to the Bahamas, I knew that I wanted a way to get Active Captain data overlaid onto our charts. And last week I wrote about how I’d figured out how to do it.
Now, one reason that I’ve liked our Garmin charts is that they use Explorer chart data for the Bahamas. Well, Garmin just bought out Navionics and will be using Navionics chart data for the Bahamas in the future. Right now, they say that it’s with the g3 charts and g2 are still Explorer chart data. Most cruisers will agree that Explorer charts are more accurate than Navionics for the Bahamas.
I learned about Garmin switching to Navionics about a day after I posted that article about how to get Active Captain onto Garmin charts. And while we’re still okay as we have a g2 chart, I’m completely convinced that Navionics data won’t eventually be used on them and I’ll lose the Explorer Charts data when I update my Garmin charts...more
Jeffrey Siegel - Aqua Map's new anchor alarm addition
Aqua Map's new anchor alarm addition...(long posting)
When an update to DragQueen was not going to be made, I starting looking at other anchor alarm apps to see if they'd adopt some of the features that made DragQueen work well. Along that path, the Aqua Map developers approached me about helping them add an anchor alarm to their app. This was both wonderful and unexpected. It would mean that we could have a great functioning anchor alarm over real nautical charts. I also wanted the next app to have tracking at anchor to give a visual representation of where the boat had been through the circle to help decide if the current gust was pushing the boat to a new limit or if the boat had already been at the position. That instant visual provides confidence about your immediate situation.....more
Aqua Map's new anchor alarm addition...(long posting)
When an update to DragQueen was not going to be made, I starting looking at other anchor alarm apps to see if they'd adopt some of the features that made DragQueen work well. Along that path, the Aqua Map developers approached me about helping them add an anchor alarm to their app. This was both wonderful and unexpected. It would mean that we could have a great functioning anchor alarm over real nautical charts. I also wanted the next app to have tracking at anchor to give a visual representation of where the boat had been through the circle to help decide if the current gust was pushing the boat to a new limit or if the boat had already been at the position. That instant visual provides confidence about your immediate situation.....more
Bob423 - fleetwing.blogspot.com - Aqua Map Tips - Make the Charts Look the Way You Want
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Aqua Map Tips - Make the Charts Look the Way You Want
Aqua Map Marine was the first app with support for the new Garmin Active Captain API and many are switching over. It can function as a full-time chartplotter but some have asked for help on personalizing the map display so I thought I would write a short guide. The app is available for both Apple and Android products with the Apple products fully supporting Active Captain and the Android version not far behind (June). This article will focus on getting the charts to look the way you want.
When Aqua Map is first loaded, you have the choice of either Colorful or Standard map style. In Colorful, the colors are very saturated but in Standard, the colors are not as bright. Most in the US prefer the Standard display but you can choose either. I've also included screenshots of Garmin Bluechart Mobile since it was a favorite of many cruisers for the chart display. The charts are based on NOAA ENC digital charts and are updated every three months at no further charge for the US at a one-time payment of $20 (lifetime updates)....more
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Aqua Map Tips - Make the Charts Look the Way You Want
Aqua Map Marine was the first app with support for the new Garmin Active Captain API and many are switching over. It can function as a full-time chartplotter but some have asked for help on personalizing the map display so I thought I would write a short guide. The app is available for both Apple and Android products with the Apple products fully supporting Active Captain and the Android version not far behind (June). This article will focus on getting the charts to look the way you want.
When Aqua Map is first loaded, you have the choice of either Colorful or Standard map style. In Colorful, the colors are very saturated but in Standard, the colors are not as bright. Most in the US prefer the Standard display but you can choose either. I've also included screenshots of Garmin Bluechart Mobile since it was a favorite of many cruisers for the chart display. The charts are based on NOAA ENC digital charts and are updated every three months at no further charge for the US at a one-time payment of $20 (lifetime updates)....more
Panbo.com - Active Captain Community app support
ActiveCaptain Community app support
by Ben Stein · Published May 31, 2018 · Updated February 12, 2019
On May 23rd Garmin shut down the old way of distributing ActiveCaptain (AC) data and turned on the new ActiveCaptain Community (ACC) servers. All the mobile apps, charting programs and MFDs programmed to work with AC stopped updating — and, in some cases, stopped showing AC points of interest (POIs) altogether — unless they had been newly modified for ACC. In the table below I’ve tried to show what’s going on, but you’ll see that the number of products currently able to display and edit ACC POIs is pretty small. Hopefully, more blue checks will soon be added, and that’s why this entry is definitely “subject to change.”....more
ActiveCaptain Community app support
by Ben Stein · Published May 31, 2018 · Updated February 12, 2019
On May 23rd Garmin shut down the old way of distributing ActiveCaptain (AC) data and turned on the new ActiveCaptain Community (ACC) servers. All the mobile apps, charting programs and MFDs programmed to work with AC stopped updating — and, in some cases, stopped showing AC points of interest (POIs) altogether — unless they had been newly modified for ACC. In the table below I’ve tried to show what’s going on, but you’ll see that the number of products currently able to display and edit ACC POIs is pretty small. Hopefully, more blue checks will soon be added, and that’s why this entry is definitely “subject to change.”....more
Waterway Guide (Bob Sherer aka Bob423) - 14 iPad Navigation Apps Evaluated
14 iPad Navigation Apps Evaluated
Date Posted: 2018-03-13
Source: Bob Sherer
Editor’s Note: In this assessment of mobile navigation apps, Waterway Guide contributing editor Bob Sherer (aka Bob423) purchased 14 apps and spent several months on his vessel evaluating each one. This article provides a detailed overview of the apps with links to additional information embedded throughout. Visit Bob's blog here: http://fleetwing.blogspot.com/
Scenario: I got a late start due to rain in the morning, so Ann and I rushed everything together and shoved off from the Jacksonville free dock on Sister’s Creek headed to Fernandina. I had just downloaded a new iPad navigation app but with no routes. I knew that the passage through the Fernandina shallows was difficult due to all the unmarked shoals so I opened Waterway Explorer with Safari on my iPad and searched for Fernandina. Two Nav Alerts came up. I chose one and saw a route available for download in GPX format. I tapped on the route, which then gave me the choice of which app to use and voila! I had a route to follow with 9 MLW! Fernandina was a piece of cake after that. Along the way I saw a sailboat in the famous shoal by R2 and another one that ignored G1A and G1B that was also aground. I had no problem. The cost of the app was peanuts compared to a tow.....more
14 iPad Navigation Apps Evaluated
Date Posted: 2018-03-13
Source: Bob Sherer
Editor’s Note: In this assessment of mobile navigation apps, Waterway Guide contributing editor Bob Sherer (aka Bob423) purchased 14 apps and spent several months on his vessel evaluating each one. This article provides a detailed overview of the apps with links to additional information embedded throughout. Visit Bob's blog here: http://fleetwing.blogspot.com/
Scenario: I got a late start due to rain in the morning, so Ann and I rushed everything together and shoved off from the Jacksonville free dock on Sister’s Creek headed to Fernandina. I had just downloaded a new iPad navigation app but with no routes. I knew that the passage through the Fernandina shallows was difficult due to all the unmarked shoals so I opened Waterway Explorer with Safari on my iPad and searched for Fernandina. Two Nav Alerts came up. I chose one and saw a route available for download in GPX format. I tapped on the route, which then gave me the choice of which app to use and voila! I had a route to follow with 9 MLW! Fernandina was a piece of cake after that. Along the way I saw a sailboat in the famous shoal by R2 and another one that ignored G1A and G1B that was also aground. I had no problem. The cost of the app was peanuts compared to a tow.....more
What's hot
Aqua Map further consolidation
After 5 years of continuous growt, we felt the need to consolidate our products. We had so many titles in our products list that several time the user get confused to select the best choice for his needs. Last year we drastically moved from over 160 apps to around 40.Now we have only one App: Aqua Map Marine & Lakes.
Consolidation
How to migrate to the FREE apps
Obviously, for the end user it must be a smooth transition. Our policy is and will continue to be: "customer satisfaction first". We do not want our existing customer wake up a day and discover their app has been removed from the market and they cannot update anymore both charts and functionalities. For this reason:
> first of all we placed a clear message for all the customers
- Register your GEC Account (click here for more information)
- Login to your GEC Account from the purchased app (open the app, click on the lower right wheel icon, select GEC Account login)
- Repeat the login for all the apps you purchased
Welcome to the new Aqua Map Master!
Aqua Map Master (iOS only at the moment except for the USACE Surveys service) is the container for all the new and future advanced navigation features that will be implemented for the Aqua Map product.
External devices integration through the NMEA and Signal-K, AIS, Route Explorer and the USACE Surveys service are the first group of Aqua Map Master features for the 2019 season......more
"After many tentatives we finally have been able to include these fantastic nautical charts in our Aqua Map product. Few weeks ago, with the help of a good friend of us (Jeffrey Siegel), we have been able to get in touch with the Explorer® Charts manager and very quickly reached an agreement. Thanks to all the people who pushed us to to obtain this important result."
Giorgio Ghiggini (CEO)
.....more
Anchor Alarm 
The Anchor Alarm function will check, in realtime, your GPS position against your anchor position previously defined. An acoustic and visual alarm will run once your GPS position is out of the preferred range....more
Best Water Navigation app
This application provides the user with an amazingly clear Nautical Chart using the full power of the Retina display, intuitive realistic symbols and colors. Aqua Map makes available its functionalities in a very simple and intuitive way. Indeed most of the functions are accessible with simple gestures on the map, and all are clearly described in the Aqua Map Tutorial and Help.All these advantages, and much more, make this app one of the best GPS application for boating, fishing and all watersports lovers.
See below for a complete list of functionalities.
General functions
Tutorial
GPS
Map
Marker
Route
Track
Photo
mapXpan
Search
Distance
Sharing
Settings
Symbols
Tutorial
As soon as the App is installed you will be driven thru our automatic Tutorial (only iOS).
Tutorial
As soon as the App is installed you will be driven thru our automatic Tutorial. This Tutorial can be recalled anytime from the Setting page
.
GPS
The upper left button is the most important for Marine Navigation: it tells you if your screen is centered on the GPS position or not.
GPS
The upper left button is the most important for Marine Navigation: it tells you if your screen is centered on the GPS position or not. Everytime you press this button you cycle between three map status that correspond to different icons on the screen, as follow:
In this status the screen map is NOT centered on the GPS position. This button icon will be shown everytime you pan or zoom manually.
In this status the screen map is centered on the GPS position. If you want the map to follow your GPS position then this icon must be on the screen.
In this status the screen map is rotating on the GPS position along your direction. If you want the map to follow your GPS position while rotating with your direction, then this icon must be on the screen.
Map Download
A worldwide basemap will be available as soon as the Aqua Map app is installed on your iPhone/iPad, then you will able to download the detailed Boating charts with the dedicated button.
Map Download
A worldwide basemap will be available as soon as the Aqua Map app is installed on your iPhone/iPad, then you will able to download the detailed Boating charts with the dedicated button.
, you will be able to download the most detailed maps for FREE (in your area). Tap on the tiles you want and press the Download button. Selected Blue tiles become Green when downloaded.
Marker
Pressing your finger on the screen for a couple of seconds will cause a Marker Pin to fall down 
in that position.
Marker
Pressing your finger on the screen for a couple of seconds will cause a Marker Pin to fall downin that position.
Tapping on the marker it will open a pop-up window where you will be able 
to "delete" the marker or get/modify its "info" (tapping on the marker name in the center of this dialog) or set it as starting point of a new Route.
On the right is the marker "info" panel, you will be able to:
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change markers symbol
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assign a name
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type a description
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assign a photo from your archive or shot a photo within the app
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change visibility on the screen
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share the marker
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delete the marker
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change marker coordinates
Routes
To start drawing a Route just tap on the map, it will open a pop-up window
selecting the left button it will place the first Route Waypoint on the map.
Add new Waypoints tapping on the map , or modify an existing Waypoint just dragging it.
Routes
To start drawing a Route just tap on the map, it will open a pop-up window selecting the left button it will place the first Route Waypoint on the map.
Add new Waypoints tapping on the map, or modify an existing Waypoint just dragging it. The Route Waypoint
shows in realtime the Compass angle and the distance from the previous point.
While dragging an existing Waypoint
you will be able to Delete it or modify its coordinates by typing them (tap on the coordinates in the dialog to open the typing window).
To add an intermediate Waypoint just tap on the Route line while editing and it will be added automatically in the tapped position.
While editing you will see this window on the top side of your screen
, here will see your Route lenght and estimated time (initially based on the Average Boat speed you can set up in the Setting page).
Pressing the Stop Edit button you will be asked to Save or Delete the created Route.
Once the Route is saved then the system will automatically make it Active and start to follow it. In the top side of your screen will appear this window
.
Here will be able to see some information about your Navigation on the Route like:
- distance and estimated time to final destination - distance and estimated time to the next Waypoint - Compass angle to the next Waypoint - in this window tapping on a Waypoint number it will become the Active Waypoint
this button will put the Route in Pause.
this button will make the Route Active and so the app will start following it.
When you tap on the Route (not in Editing mode) you will be able to access the Route Info page:
From these pages you will be able to modify your Route info as well as assign a dedicated Boat Fuel Consumption and Boat Speed only for this Route (while the same info in the Setting page is applied to all Routes do not have their own values set).
Get the new iBook by C.J.Medway with a full explanation and suggestions about the Route Planning using Aqua Map.
Tracks
To start record your GPS Track tap on this button
, it will start blinking 
, tap again to stop and save the track log.
Tracks
To start record your Track Log tap on this button (), it will start blinking (), tap again to stop and save the track log.
Tapping on the track it will open a pop-up window 
where you will be able to "hide" the track or get/modify its "info" (tapping on the track name in the center of this dialog) or share it 
.
Below the track "info" panel, you will be able to:
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view Track information like total lenght, average speed, total time
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change tracks color
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change name
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change description
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change visibility on the screen
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share the track
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delete the track
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view the Speed Profile and other Speed info
Photo
Add geo-tagged Photos anytime you like. The photo will be linked to a Marker in the current GPS position.
mapXpan
mapXpan is a new revolutionary way to display the map on the screen.
mapXpan
mapXpan is a new revolutionary way to display the map on the screen. Run the mapXpan to extend your horizons.
The mapXpan shows 64 times the coverage of your current display, mantaining the same level of detail on the focus.
From the Settings page
, or with a long pression on the mapXpan button , you will be able to configure your mapXpan for your need.
Choose your detailed view size (Small, Medium, Large) and postion (Auto, Middle, Bottom).
The AUTO position option will automatically switch, when the device is in rotation mode, from the Middle to the Bottom position of the plan view. This because in rotation mode the map will be oriented cursor up and so it is expected you will need more map ahead than behind your position.
Here below the full story of mapXpan exclusive function.
In the past, you had 2 or 3 different scale paper charts placed on the table for the same area and your eye was able to pass very quickly from one to the other without losing the focus.
Today all mapping applications implemented a variety of tools (pan, zoom, split-screen, etc.) to increase the map's usability and readibility, trying to reduce the impact of the above issue.
All the solutions implemented so far helped a lot but: sacrifing the detail vs the overview and creating partial, discontinuous and distorted views along the change scale border.
mapXpan is a patenting system to fix it once for all.
mapXpan shows simultaneously charts at different scales integrated to mantain the focus at the higher level of detail, ensuring seamless in the object display, including a full overview and a visualization at glance similar to the traditional paper charts.
It is composed by a portion (usually central) of the screen in plan view at the preferred zoom level and a number of concentric sloped frames with decreasing scale towards the screen border.
mapXpan extends your horizon.
mapXpan is fast pan.
mapXpan inherently generated a very fast pan capability. The fastest way to move from one place to another on the map display with just a finger touch.
Double tap on any place on the mapXpan map and it will be automatically centered on the higher detail view part. Swipe your finger on the mapXpan map and you will pan 8 times faster than on any normal map display.
mapXpan best configuration.
On your mapXpan you can chose the size and position of the detailed plan view as you like.
mapXpan is an exclusive patented function of Aqua Map products.
Search
We have implemented 5 Search types: Around you, User Data, Worldwide, map tap, go to.Check the new Search function (for iOS only at the moment).
Search
We created a new search function, available for iOS only at the moment (Android still uses the older version, see below), to increase and simplify the usability in our app.The new search is accessed pressing the "Spyglass" icon in the upper right corner of the map. It is composed by two options:
1) User Data
2) Places and POIs
Pressing the "Search filters" you will be able to enable/disable the databases you want to use for your search.
Tapping on the map it is still available the "Around you" search function. It will open a small popup will open with a spyglass icon on the right.
Tap on the spyglass and it will list all relevant map objects, downloaded, in a range of 5 Km, if you start typing in the Search box it will increase the range to 30 Km.
Android search function
We have implemented 5 Search types:-
Around you..... Selecting this will search any chart objects in a range around your GPS position.
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User data........ Will search Routes, Tracks and Markers. Here you can also download user data from your GEC Account.
Once you logged in to your GEC Account you will be able to select a file from your archive and load it into the Aqua Map App.
For more information about the GEC Account click here
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Worldwide....... This function can search locations in a worldwide database (only online).
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Tapping.......... on the Map you will be able to Search any chart object in a range around the tapped position.
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Go To ............ tapping on the map and then on the search button
you will be able to type precise latitude and longitude coordinates to move to.
Distance
Tapping with two fingers on the map will open the Distance tool. Tapping on the distance icon you will be able to switch on/off this function.
You will be able to drag the starting or ending points and automatically calculate the distance between the two.
Sharing
All Routes, Photos, Markers and Tracks can be shared with other devices, friends and communities by clicking this button.
Sharing
All Routes, Photos, Markers and Tracks can be shared with other devices, friends and communities by clicking this button.
- AirDrop (bluetooth)
- SMS (texting message)
- GEC Account (NEW!!!)
GEC Account.
With this new function you will be able to store your Markers, Tracks, Photos, Routes and all marine experience on your Account to be reviewed at home with friends, or just to be archived to save space on your smartphone, or plan your next trip drawing your own itinerary. Improve your Marine Sharing experience.Click here for more information about the GEC Account.
Settings
The Settings page is becoming more important the more functions are added into the Aqua Map.The settings are grouped by type to improve the readability. At the top of this page you can find a link to the Help (online), that corresponds this current website page, and a small Tutorial to describe the main gestures applicable to the Aqua Map application.
The first group is regarding the map major feature display.
- Map style This function, working only in case of vector data not for raster, is able to switch the cartography between a Standard "Chart Like" vs a Colorful visualization.
- Land data This function, working only in case of vector data not for raster, is able to switch ON/OFF the land part of the map (full road network, elevation contours, etc.) or fade it with a 35% transparency to highlight the marine part.
- Online satellite images This function enables the visualization of satellite images (online only). In case of vector data the satellite will be shown only on the land part. A slider will be available on the map to fade the cartography (both vector and raster).
- Tides & Currents display This function switches ON/OFF the Tides and Currents stations, where available, from the map.
- Special Charts This function switches ON/OFF the Special Charts from the map. Currently the only Special Charts available are the Italy Fishing maps.
- Charts store Here you can find listed the Charts you already acquired and those can be inApp purchased from this app. From this setting you can also restore your previously purchased charts.
- Aqua Map Master This item shows the status of your Aqua Map Master. If "Active" it means this product is currently available, otherwise you will see written "Upgrade" that means your Master subscription must be activated.
- USACE Surveys The switcher enables or disables the overlay of the USACE Surveys data on the map. For the Settings part please check the USACE Surveys details here.
- Route Explorer The switcher enables or disables the visualization of the Route Explorer data from the map and the route detail page. For the Settings part please check the Route Explorer details here.
- AIS The switcher enables or disables the overlay of the AIS data on the map. For the Settings part please check the AIS details here.
- WiFi Connections The switcher enables or disables the WiFi connections. For the Settings part please check the WiFi Connections details here.
- Safety depth Here you can type your safety depth. This value will define the limit of the blue shaded depth areas. Depth areas deeper than the "Safety depth" are white shaded. This is working only for vector data.
- Anchor alarm The switcher enables or disables the Anchor Alarm functionality. For the Settings part please check here.
- mapXpan The switcher enables or disables the mapXpan functionality. For the Settings part please check here.
- GEC Account The GEC Account is the official Aqua Map server where you can archive your "User data" (Routes, Markers, Tracks) and organize it thru the GEC Account Manager. The GEC Account is also where all your app purchases are stored, so you will be able to share them for free with up to 5 different devices (both iOS or Android), check here for more details.
- Active Captain The switcher enables or disables the Active Captain data overlay on the map. For the Settings part please check here.
- Waterway Guide The switcher enables or disables the Waterway Guide data overlay on the map. For the Settings part please check here.
- Depth unit This function sets your preferred depth unit of measure between meters and feet. In case of map data it works only with vector format not raster.
- Distance unit This function sets your preferred distance unit of measure between Nautical Miles, Kilometers and Miles. In case of map data it works only with vector format not raster.
- Fuel unit This function sets your preferred fuel unit of measure between gallon and litre.
- Coordinates format This function sets your preferred coordinates format between DMS.s (Degrees Minute Seconds and fraction of second) and DM.m (Degrees Minutes and fraction of minute).
- Compass heading This function sets your preferred compass reference between Magnetic and True.
- Marker icon size Here you can chose the Marker icon size you prefer just moving the slider.
- Show marker name on map This function enables or disables the display of the Marker name on the map.
- GPS heading line lenght Here you can control the length of the heading line displayed with your boat position along the direction you are following.
- Track/Route width Here you can control the width of the Routes and Tracks on the map. Some people prefer to have tick routes on the screen while sailing.
- Boat speed Here you can set your average favorite speed to be used by the app while calculating the route planned timing.
- Boat fuel consumption Here you can set your average fuel consumption to be used by the app while calculating the route planned fuel consumption.
- Sounds effects This function enables or disables the typing sounds effects. This switch has no impact on the Anchor Alarm sound.
- UI Animation effects This function enables or disables the UI animation effects applied while opening and closing windows.
- Buttons Auto-Hide This function enables or disables the Auto-Hide of buttons on the map.
- Disable Auto-Lock (the device will never lock) If you enable this function then the device will never lock.
- Downloaded Maps Pressing the RESET button you will remove ALL the downloaded tiles map from the device. Remember you can remove tile by tile from the download page.
- Allow IOS to delete maps in case of low available space If enabled, this function lets iOS decide to remove map tiles you downloaded in the device in case of low memory space.
Here you will find also the Aqua Map product name, version and various copyright aknowledgments.
Symbols
The Aqua Map app provides to the user an amazingly clear Nautical Chart using the full power of the Retina display, with intuitive realistic symbols and colors. Click one of the two images to check the complete legenda of Symbols for Colorful or Standard presentation, used into the Aqua Map products.Click on the Explorer image to enlarge its legend of symbols.
Legenda Standard Style
Fishing charts (only in Italy)
Marine Points Of Interest (POI)
Generic Points Of Interest (POI)
Outdoor Points Of Interest (POI)
Buoys & Beacons (Lateral)
IALA "A" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "A" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
This mark indicates that a "preferred" channel (often, a deep channel suitable for heavy commercial traffic) lies to one side, and a secondary channel on the other. Vessels wishing to use the preferred channel observe the top colour of the mark, and vessels wishing to use the secondary channel observe the bottom colour.
IALA "A" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "A" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
This mark indicates that a "preferred" channel (often, a deep channel suitable for heavy commercial traffic) lies to one side, and a secondary channel on the other. Vessels wishing to use the preferred channel observe the top colour of the mark, and vessels wishing to use the secondary channel observe the bottom colour.
IALA System
Remember: Lateral marks have opposite meaning in different areas of the world (IALA system see below images).
The world has been subdivided in two IALA areas:
IALA "A" : Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and most of Asia except for Japan-Koreas-Philippines
IALA "B" : Americas and Japan-Koreas-Philippines
Buoys & Beacons (Cardinal)
Cardinal Marks IALA System
Cardinal marks indicate the direction of safety as a cardinal (compass) direction (north, east, south or west) relative to the mark.
A cardinal mark indicates one of the four compass directions by:
- the direction of its two conical top-marks, which can both point up, indicating north; down, indicating south; towards each other, indicating west; or away from each other, indicating east
- its distinctive pattern of black and yellow stripes, which follows the orientation of the cones - the black stripe is in the position pointed to by the cones (e.g. at the top for a north cardinal, in the middle for a west cardinal)
- optionally, its distinctive sequence of flashing light, which consists of a sequence of quick or very quick flashes whose number gives the clockface position which corresponds to the direction of the cardinal (e.g. three for an east cardinal, nine for a west; north has continuous flashes, and south may be augmented with a long flash, to help distinguish it from a west in difficult conditions)
A cardinal mark may be used to accomplish the following:
- Indicate that the deepest water is an area on the named side of the mark
- Indicate the safe side on which to pass a danger
- Draw attention to a feature in a channel, such as a bend, junction, branch, or end of a shoal
- Draw attention to a new danger such as a grounded ship. In such cases two equal marks are often placed together to indicate that it's a newly marked danger and is not yet printed in official charts.
Other Buoys and Beacons
Buoy Isolated Danger
Buoy Safe Water
Buoy Special Purpose
Buoy Installation
Mooring Buoy
Lights
Light or Lighted Structure (Single color)
Multi Lights
Flood Light
Strip Light
Light Vessel
Fog signal
Bell, Horn, Whistle, Gong, Explosive, Diaphone, Siren, Reed, Typhon.... fog signal.
Restricted
Anchoring Prohibited
Fishing Prohibited
Entry Prohibited
Spear Fishing Prohibited
Jet-Ski Prohibited
Water-Ski Prohibited
Entry Restricted
Restricted Area
Regulated
Anchoring regulated
Caution Area
Dumping Ground Area
Sea Plan landing area
Cables area
Rocks, Wrecks & Obstructions
Emerged Rock
Submerged Rock
Dangerous Rock
Submerged Wreck
Dangerous Wreck
Bottom Obstruction
Other Marine objects
Radar Reflector
Radar Station
Radio Call-in Point
Rescue Station
Water Turbolences
Pile
Offshore Platform
Marsh, Swamp
Fishing charts (available only in Italy at the moment)
Punto o Area di Pesca da terra (On land fishing place or area)
Punto o Area di Pesca dalla barca (On the boat fishing place or area)
Punto o Area di Pesca subacquea (Spear fishing place or area)
Punto o Area di Avvertimento (Warning place or area)
Punto o Area di Divieto (Forbidden place or area)
Punto o Area di Regolamentazione (Regulated place or area)
Guardia Costiera (Coast Guard)
Negozio di pesca (Fishing shop)
Informazione generica (Generic info)
Marine Points Of Interest (POI)
Tugboat Service
Water Taxi
Beach
Boat Ramp
Coast Guard
Crane
Ferry
Marina
Yacht Club
Navigation Equipment
Port, Port Agency
Shipyard
Landmarks
Chimeny
Silo
Lighthouse
Flare Stack
Mast
Lighted Mast
Lighted Tower
Fortified Structure
Water Tower
Observation Point
Check Point
Benchmark
Flagpole
Windmill
Dish Aerial
Generic Points Of Interest (POI)
Restaurant
Bar, Pub
Restroom, Toilets
Hotel, Motel
Grocery Store
First Aid, Hospital, Clinic
Fire Station
Bank
Train Station
Information
Gym
Stadium
Swimming
Shower
Building
Kids Area
Bridge
Parking
Police
Travel Agency
Weather Forecast
Dam
Point Of Interest
Transportation
Fuel Station
Taxi
Car Rental
Bus
Helicopter Airport
Airport
History
Museum
Archaelogical Site
Church
Cemetery
Outdoor Points Of Interest (POI)
Park, Forest
Picnic Area
Outdoor Equipment
Hut, Shelter
Bivouac
Cabin
Outdoor Guide Service
Landslide
Cairn
Peak
Mountain Pass
Spring
Water Point
Wild Animals
Waterfall
Ford
Rapids
Volcano
Campground
Caravan Pullout
Outdoor activities
Hiking, Walking
Off Road Vehicle
ATV
Climbing
Cycling
Mountain Biking
Horse Back Riding
Hunting
Outdoor Winter Activities
Ski Resort, Ski Area
Alpine Ski
Cross Country Ski
Snow Board
Snowmobile
Ski Equipment, Ski Rent
Ski School
Ticket Office
Legenda Colorful Style
Fishing charts (only in Italy)
Marine Points Of Interest (POI)
Generic Points Of Interest (POI)
Outdoor Points Of Interest (POI)
Buoys & Beacons (Lateral)
IALA "A" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "A" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
This mark indicates that a "preferred" channel (often, a deep channel suitable for heavy commercial traffic) lies to one side, and a secondary channel on the other. Vessels wishing to use the preferred channel observe the top colour of the mark, and vessels wishing to use the secondary channel observe the bottom colour.
IALA "A" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "A" : Port hand marks with cylindrical topmark (if any).
IALA "B" : Starboard hand marks with conical topmark (if any).
This mark indicates that a "preferred" channel (often, a deep channel suitable for heavy commercial traffic) lies to one side, and a secondary channel on the other. Vessels wishing to use the preferred channel observe the top colour of the mark, and vessels wishing to use the secondary channel observe the bottom colour.
IALA System
Remember: Lateral marks have opposite meaning in different areas of the world (IALA system see below images).
The world has been subdivided in two IALA areas:
IALA "A" : Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and most of Asia except for Japan-Koreas-Philippines
IALA "B" : Americas and Japan-Koreas-Philippines
Buoys & Beacons (Cardinal)
Cardinal Marks IALA System
Cardinal marks indicate the direction of safety as a cardinal (compass) direction (north, east, south or west) relative to the mark.
A cardinal mark indicates one of the four compass directions by:
- the direction of its two conical top-marks, which can both point up, indicating north; down, indicating south; towards each other, indicating west; or away from each other, indicating east
- its distinctive pattern of black and yellow stripes, which follows the orientation of the cones - the black stripe is in the position pointed to by the cones (e.g. at the top for a north cardinal, in the middle for a west cardinal)
- optionally, its distinctive sequence of flashing light, which consists of a sequence of quick or very quick flashes whose number gives the clockface position which corresponds to the direction of the cardinal (e.g. three for an east cardinal, nine for a west; north has continuous flashes, and south may be augmented with a long flash, to help distinguish it from a west in difficult conditions)
A cardinal mark may be used to accomplish the following:
- Indicate that the deepest water is an area on the named side of the mark
- Indicate the safe side on which to pass a danger
- Draw attention to a feature in a channel, such as a bend, junction, branch, or end of a shoal
- Draw attention to a new danger such as a grounded ship. In such cases two equal marks are often placed together to indicate that it's a newly marked danger and is not yet printed in official charts.
Other Buoys and Beacons
Buoy Isolated Danger
Buoy Safe Water
Buoy Special Purpose
Buoy Installation
Mooring Buoy
Lights
Light or Lighted Structure (Single color)
Multi Lights
Flood Light
Strip Light
Light Vessel
Fog signal
Bell, Horn, Whistle, Gong, Explosive, Diaphone, Siren, Reed, Typhon.... fog signal.
Restricted
Anchoring Prohibited
Fishing Prohibited
Entry Prohibited
Spear Fishing Prohibited
Jet-Ski Prohibited
Water-Ski Prohibited
Entry Restricted
Restricted Area
Regulated
Anchoring regulated
Caution Area
Dumping Ground Area
Sea Plan landing area
Cables area
Rocks, Wrecks & Obstructions
Emerged Rock
Submerged Rock
Dangerous Rock
Submerged Wreck
Dangerous Wreck
Bottom Obstruction
Other Marine objects
Radar Reflector
Radar Station
Radio Call-in Point
Rescue Station
Water Turbolences
Pile
Offshore Platform
Marsh, Swamp
Fishing charts (available only in Italy at the moment)
Punto o Area di Pesca da terra (On land fishing place or area)
Punto o Area di Pesca dalla barca (On the boat fishing place or area)
Punto o Area di Pesca subacquea (Spear fishing place or area)
Punto o Area di Avvertimento (Warning place or area)
Punto o Area di Divieto (Forbidden place or area)
Punto o Area di Regolamentazione (Regulated place or area)
Guardia Costiera (Coast Guard)
Negozio di pesca (Fishing shop)
Informazione generica (Generic info)
Marine Points Of Interest (POI)
Tugboat Service
Water Taxi
Beach
Boat Ramp
Coast Guard
Crane
Ferry
Marina
Yacht Club
Navigation Equipment
Port, Port Agency
Shipyard
Landmarks
Chimeny
Silo
Lighthouse
Flare Stack
Mast
Lighted Mast
Lighted Tower
Fortified Structure
Water Tower
Observation Point
Check Point
Benchmark
Flagpole
Windmill
Dish Aerial
Generic Points Of Interest (POI)
Restaurant
Bar, Pub
Restroom, Toilets
Hotel, Motel
Grocery Store
First Aid, Hospital, Clinic
Fire Station
Bank
Train Station
Information
Gym
Stadium
Swimming
Shower
Building
Kids Area
Bridge
Parking
Police
Travel Agency
Weather Forecast
Dam
Point Of Interest
Transportation
Fuel Station
Taxi
Car Rental
Bus
Helicopter Airport
Airport
History
Museum
Archaelogical Site
Church
Cemetery
Outdoor Points Of Interest (POI)
Park, Forest
Picnic Area
Outdoor Equipment
Hut, Shelter
Bivouac
Cabin
Outdoor Guide Service
Landslide
Cairn
Peak
Mountain Pass
Spring
Water Point
Wild Animals
Waterfall
Ford
Rapids
Volcano
Campground
Caravan Pullout
Outdoor activities
Hiking, Walking
Off Road Vehicle
ATV
Climbing
Cycling
Mountain Biking
Horse Back Riding
Hunting
Outdoor Winter Activities
Ski Resort, Ski Area
Alpine Ski
Cross Country Ski
Snow Board
Snowmobile
Ski Equipment, Ski Rent
Ski School
Ticket Office
Master functions
Welcome to the new Aqua Map Master!
Aqua Map Master (iOS only at the moment except for USACE Surveys service) is the container for all the new and future advanced navigation features that will be implemented for the Aqua Map product.
External devices integration through the NMEA and Signal-K, AIS, Route Explorer and the USACE Surveys service are the first group of Aqua Map Master features for the 2019 season.
At the moment Aqua Map Master is for iOS users only, except for the USACE Surveys service that is available also for Android (the other features for Android will come as soon as possible).
Add Aqua Map Master subscription (14 days free trial) on top of your existing Aqua Map charts product to begin the transformation of your smartphone into a full functional chartplotter.
See below for details.
AIS (Automatic Identification System) - iOS only at the moment
Connect your AIS device to Aqua Map and show on the map all the other boats nearby.For each boat you will be able to display its name, distance, direction and time to collision.
AIS (Automatic Identification System)
Once your AIS device is connected (see WiFi Connection) all the received boat AIS signals will be overlaid on the map. The boat icon size is according to the AIS information received by each boat (larger icon larger boat). Each boat shows a course line the length of which can be preset (in time minutes, so depending on its speed the course line lenght will grow or srink) from the AIS setting page.
Pressing on this box a list of all the AIS targets will be displayed. You will be able to order them by CPA (Closest Point of Approach), by Distance or by Name.
From the AIS setting page you will be able to:
- Set the course line length. This require a time in minutes, so the length of this line will be modified in realtime depending on the relative AIS target speed.
- Minimum allowed CPA (Closest Point of Approach). It defines the safety distance with the other AIS targets.
- Time to CPA (Closest Point of Approach). It defines the number of minutes the system will alert before reaching the CPA.
WiFi Connections - iOS only at the moment
Connect via WiFi all your NMEA0183 and Signal-K devices to the Aqua Map application.AIS, depth sounder, wind sensor, external GPS, compass directly on your Aqua Map display.
WiFi Connections
Through this setting page you will be able to connect your Aqua Map to any WiFi Gateway (see below list of tested units).The WiFi Gateway is capable to connect to NMEA0183 devices and so distribute those signals via WiFi to the smartphone/tablet and so to Aqua Map.
Tested units:
- Alltek Marine - B600W
- Comar Systems – I300W
- Digital Yacth - NMEA to WiFi adaptors
- Digital Yacth - iKommunicate (NMEA to Signal K Gateway)
- Rose Point - Nemo Gateway
- Vesper - WatchMate XB - 8000 (NMEA to WiFi Transponder)
- Vesper - WatchMate Vision2 smartAIS Touchscreen Transponder with WiFi and NMEA 2000 Gateway
- nke - WiFi Box (Multi input/output interface with bidirectional WiFi communication)
- SailTimer - Air Link ™
NOTE: in case of an echo sounder sensor available, then the GPS Track will record also the depth information.
Route Explorer - iOS only at the moment
Find all hazards, alerts, locks, bridges and fuel stations along your route.Plan in advance where to stop for fueling, the best time for a bridge approach and highlight all the hazards along the route.
Route Explorer
Draw a new route or select one of your existing routes and this function will automatically calculates:- All the Alerts/Hazards (WaterwayGuide/ActiveCaptain) along your route
- All the Bridges, Locks intersecting your route
- All the Fuel stations (ActiveCaptain and WaterwayGuide), having the selected fuel type, along your route (highlighting the price when available).
Tap the "i" icon to access the object details. Tap on the description to make a goto on the map to the selected object.
- The max distance from the route to look for Hazards
- The max distance from the route to look for Fuel stations
- The type of Fuel (Gas or Diesel) you are looking for
USACE Surveys service
40.000 USACE (US Army Corps of Engineers) surveys integrated and updated every week, to show you the best route in complex areas.
USACE Surveys service
The USACE districts, distributed in the whole USA, are in charge of regularly survey the inland navigation channels system. Especially in those areas where the bottom changes frequently due to the precipitations or due to a storm, USACE performs a depth survey and publish it as soon as possible to inform about the status of the navigation channel.This service objective is to inform as soon as possible the captain about the new survey data. The survey overlaid on the official map permits a better evaluation to properly plan the route in risky areas.
The USACE Survey data is composed by a set of depth areas displayed with highlight colors from dark red (very dangerous, usually below 3 feet) to blue (safe above 15 feet) and spot soundings.
Through the setting page you can also chose to display only the last 3 years or last 1 year surveys.
NOTE: all the USACE districts are in charge to upload their surveys as soon as possible into the database we use for this service. However we experienced with some district there is a delay in the upload up to several weeks, while others upload their new surveys in few days. Be careful!
Anchor Alarm
The Anchor Alarm function will check, in realtime, your GPS position against your anchor position previously defined. An acoustic and visual alarm will run once your GPS position is out of the preferred range.
From the Settings page you will find the Anchor Alarm setup page.
- Enable Anchoring mode. First of all you will find the switch to enable/disable the Anchor Alarm.
- Anchor position. You can type coordinates or use the current GPS position. Once you set it then you can also, as a third option, go on the map, tap on the Anchor Alarm ring and drag it to the preferred position.
This represents the Anchor position you want the app to calculate the distance to the app GPS device position. BE CAREFUL THIS POSITION SETUP IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! - Alarm radius. This represents the distance, in the unit of measure you set for the app (feet or meters), between the Anchor position and your GPS device current position, out of which the Alarm will start alterting you.
The app will draw a colored circle centered on the Anchor position of this radius. The circle will be shaded with three possible colors:
- Green, until the GPS device position is within the circle Warning Area (see next point)
- Yellow, until the GPS device position is between the Warning Area and the full Circle Alarm radius.
- Red, when the GPS device position is outside the full Circle Alarm radius.
BE CAREFUL THIS SETUP IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! - Warning Area. It rapresents a percentage (%) of the Alarm radius out of which the app will start rasing a warning (change circle from green to yellow color)
- Alarm delay (seconds). This field sets the number of seconds to wait, once the GPS device position is outside the Alarm circle, before running both the visual and acoustic Alams. As you know the GPS position is sometimes jumping around the real position, so maybe it is worth to wait a bit before raising the Alarm.
BE CAREFUL THIS SETUP IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! - Anchorage tracking. This feature will permit to track the GPS position for the whole period you enabled the Anchor Alarm. This is very helpful after a whole night of track recording, in order to learn and fine-tune the Anchor Alarm setup as you prefer.
- Background power save. REMOVED FOR SAFETY REASONS. We strongly suggest you, especially during the night, to plug-in the smartphone to a power socket in order to avoid battery consumption.
- Alarm volume. Better set it to the max.
- Distance alarm. Enable this to run an alarm when your GPS device position is outside of the Alarm circle.
- Low battery alarm. Enable this to run an alarm when your GPS device is battery low.
- GPS quality alarm. Enable this to run an alarm when your GPS position quality is low.
The Anchor Alarm is a very important feature in the GPS navigation, as well as it is the attention the Captain shall put in its use.
The setup of this function has been reduced to the minimum but also left enough flexible in order to obtain the best user-experience possible.
Remember to check our Disclaimer.
Tides & Currents
Over 5800 Tides and Currents stations in USA and around 1000 in Canada: the largest list of position where you can predict tides or currents.
Great graphic experience for a realtime tide and current prediction.
Everytime you will see on the screen one of these icons, a realtime Tide
or Current 
prediction is in progress.Let's explain the meaning of the icon content.
Tides icon:
On the left you will see a rising tide of 0.3 ft, while on the right a falling tide of 0.2 ft.
NOTE: sometime the number is red that means it is a negative tide.
Current icon:
On the left you will see a rising current of 1.9 knots, while on the right a falling current of 1 knot.
As far as the current icons, you may see some of them are semi-transparent
.
That means the current prediction is at a certain depth.
Tapping on the Tide or Current icon you will open a popup window like this:
- Clicking on the left icon
you will start a prediction simulation over all the Tides and Currents icons on the screen.
you will simulate the prediction along the selected day. You can tap on the arrows to move to the next or previous day, or you can tap on the day to select a date and time.
- Clicking on the center you will access the Map Information page listing all the objects available in the tapped position.
- Clicking on the right icon
you will access the selected Tide or Current detailed page.
Communities
Active Captain
Over 70.000 POIs to make your Marine Navigation safer and relaxed. Marinas, hazards, anchorages and local knowledge all this at a finger tip.
Active Captain
Over 70.000 POIs to make your Marine Navigation safer and relaxed. Marinas, hazards, anchorages and local knowledge all this at a finger tip.-
Enabling the Active Captain the first time will start downloading the database in the device for Offline usage.
NOTE: the first time downloading will require some minutes, while you can continue using the app.
From this page you can update the ActiveCaptain data by pressing the "Update now" button. Or you can chose one of the available automatic update options.
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4 object's type are available: Marinas, Hazards, Anchorages and Local Knowledge. For each object there are different information available like name, description, opening time, etc. and the rating by other users.
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Just tap on an object and you will open the relative info dialog. From this page you will be able to see the various information available and add your rating and review about the selected item.
Press the upper right STAR icon to enter your comment/review.
NEWS: now you can also edit the content by pressing the upper right PEN icon
(note: this operation will redirect you to the Active Captain website)
Waterway Guide
Marinas, hazards, anchorages, bridges, free docks and much more to cover the entire US coastline.
Waterway Guide
Marinas, hazards, anchorages, bridges, free docks and much more to cover the entire US coastline.-
Enabling the Waterway Guide the first time will start downloading the database in the device for Offline usage.
NOTE: the first time downloading may require some minutes, while you can continue using the app.
You can update anytime the Waterway Guide database by pressing the "Update now" button. Or you can chose one of the available automatic update options.
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6 object's type are available: Marinas, Hazards, Anchorages, Bridges, Free Docks and Gates. For each object there are different information available like name, description, opening time, etc. and the rating by other users.
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Just tap on an object and you will open the relative info dialog. From this page you will be able to see the various information available and add your rating and review about the selected item.
Press the upper right STAR icon to enter your comment/review (no registration/login is required. Your comment/review shall pass thru an approval process).
GEC Account Manager (New restyling!)
Register to the GEC Account to share all your Aqua Map charts with 5 different devices (Apple and Android).
Follow these steps:
1) Register your GEC Account here. Be sure to complete the registration clicking on the link in the email you will receive.
2) Open your app, open the setting page (lower right wheel icon), login to your GEC Account. At this point all your purchased charts, from this app, will be recorded into your GEC Account (repeat the same if you have more Aqua Map apps).
3) Install the free app (Aqua Map Marine, Aqua Map Lakes) on your other device and then login to the GEC Accout. All the previously recorded apps will be available also with the new device (Max 5 different devices can be used).
Here is your User Area! Now you have a place to archive your Boating/Fishing experience and exchange them with the Aqua Map App.
You can record a GPS track, draw a Route, create Markers and shot Photos with your App and then send the whole to your GEC Account.
From the GEC Account you will be able to organize, manage and relive all your experience.
Not only, you will be able to draw at home a new Route/Itinerary while planning your next trip: drawing routes, adding markers and copying features from other archives, etc.. Then recall the new Route from your App to be followed while on the boat.
You need to free space on your smartphone? No problem, if you archived your files on the GEC Account you can reload them on the App anytime.
Register and Login to your GEC account
Register your GEC Account to enable all the below described functionalities.NOTE: We are not responsible for any damage may be caused by using this tool. By using our websites, products, services you agree to the below Terms of Use, please read them carefully before proceeding.
Terms of Use
Archive
Once logged-in your Archive will be displayed on the left in a File Manager environment.
- Select a file or multiple files (using SHIFT or CTRL for multiple selections). The selection can be done by clicking on the filename (it will be highlighted with a blue background).
Once selected you can move them within the folders and subfolders with a simple drag & drop. 
Create a new folder/subfolder in your archive.
Create a new new Route/Itinerary in your archive
Remove selected files from your archive (move into the trash folder)
Press the arrow-up icon to upload a new file (KMZ, KML or GPX formats only) in your archive. You can also drag & drop one or more files from your PC to the file list.
Select one or more files by clicking on its filename, once selected press the arrow-down icon to download. If more than one file is selected then a zip is created to download including all selected files
Rename a selected file (change file extension is not allowed) or folder 
Click the checkbox to display/hide files on the map
Press the "i" (or double click on the filename) to show details of a file. This will remove all currently displayed files from the map and show this one.
Hide all files currently displayed on the map
Switch between map and list (this icon is available only in small screen where not enough room is available to display both the file list and the map)- Right click on selected files will open a context menu containing some of the above commands.
To be noted that the first command of this menu ("Edit as new itinerary") will permit to start a new itinerary copying all the objects from the selected file. This is the way to modify an existing itinerary file.
- Zoom and pan the worldwide map.
Switch map presentation between Colorful and Standard
Switch map background between Terra, Aqua and Satellite
Search a location worldwide
Active Captain tools. While zooming in the map, especially in US, you will start seeing Active Captain icons (Marinas, Anchorages, Hazards and Local Knowledge). Clicking on these icons will display details and comments from the user community.
Switch on/off US Tide stations. Clicking the tide station icon on the map you will be able to access NOAA website for tide predictions
Recall your experience
Here you will access all the information present in the file including track statistics, markers, photos and routes, if available.
View altitude (obiouvsly not interesting for the Aqua version) and speed graphs and relive the entire experience recalling all the pictures and their location when you were on the water.
press these icons to share this file on the major social networks.Create a new Route/Itinerary
Here below we will try to describe the available tools for the scope.A new Route/Itinerary means a collection of Tracks, Markers, Routes and Photos to be stored into a single file (GPX, KML or KMZ) that can be transferred to an Marine Navigation App or Chart Plotter. This file will be generated by the system and archived in your User Area with the name you defined (automatic numbering will be applied in case of duplication).
Once the file is saved you will be able to download it, share on the major social networks or load into your Aqua Map ("Import from your GEC Account").
From this view you can perform all below activities, once a button is pressed it will turn to "orange" 
and the function will be active until you press it again or press another button:
Add a new marker on the screen. Once you added a new Marker you will be able to assign a name,a description, change the icon and add a photo. You can change them anytime until you will save the current new Route/Itinerary.
Digitize a new Route on the screen. Click on the map to place the next Route's waypoint (this will be represented by an icon 
showing a progressive numbering, the distance from the previous waypoint, the total distance and the kompass angle from the previous waypoint). A popup dialog will be open to help you while digitizing the route 
. This dialog will help you Undo the last point, Redo the last undo, Save or Cancel the digitalization. Once you added the new Tour you will be able to assign a name, a description and a color. You can change them anytime until you will save the current new Route/Itinerary.
Digitize a free line on the screen. This will be stored as a track into the final file.A popup dialog will be open to help you while digitizing the route 
. This dialog will help you Undo the last point, Redo the last undo, Save or Cancel the digitalization. Once you added the new Tour you will be able to assign a name, a description and a color. You can change them anytime until you will save the current new Route/Itinerary.
Using this tool you will be able to change the Markers, Routes and Tracks position or shape (also adding new intermediate waypoint). Select the object and drag it to the new position. Only items belonging to the new Route/Itinerary can be modified.
Pressing this icon you will enter the "Split" functionality. This can be used to split a linear feature (Track or Route) into two separate objects. First select the feature you would split, then click on the position you want the splitting.
Pressing this icon you will be able to join two or more line objects together (they must belong to the same type: route or track).
Reverse lines. Once this tool is active, select any line to reverse its points order.
This tool will permit to copy features (Markers, Photos, Tracks or Routes) from other archived files. Once this icon is selected it will open a File Manager dialog from which you can hide/show existing files on the map (click on the checkbox). The map will be splitted in two, the upper part showing existing files selected and the lower part showing your new Route/Itinerary. At this point click on objects from the Upper map to add/remove them from your new Route/Itinerary.
Pressing this button you will be able to delete any object of your new itinerary. There is not an Undo function, so be careful while removing objects.
Save, store in your archive and close the editing session of your Route/Itinerary. Type the name of the file (in case of duplication a progressive number will be added) and chose the format GPX or/and KMZ/KML you want to save.
In general a new Route/Itinerary can be modified only until you Save it. You can modify name and description of all its items, but remember that duplicated names are not allowed for items of the same type (Marker, Route, Track) within the same file, so the system might automatically rename them when you propose a duplicated name.
NOTE: to modify an existing Route/Itinerary file you can select it from the file manager, right click and select "Edit as new itinerary" from the context menu.
and the function will be active until you press it again or press another button: Add a new marker on the screen. Once you added a new Marker you will be able to assign a name,a description, change the icon and add a photo. You can change them anytime until you will save the current new Route/Itinerary. Digitize a new Route on the screen. Click on the map to place the next Route's waypoint (this will be represented by an icon showing a progressive numbering, the distance from the previous waypoint, the total distance and the kompass angle from the previous waypoint). A popup dialog will be open to help you while digitizing the route . This dialog will help you Undo the last point, Redo the last undo, Save or Cancel the digitalization. Once you added the new Tour you will be able to assign a name, a description and a color. You can change them anytime until you will save the current new Route/Itinerary. Digitize a free line on the screen. This will be stored as a track into the final file.A popup dialog will be open to help you while digitizing the route . This dialog will help you Undo the last point, Redo the last undo, Save or Cancel the digitalization. Once you added the new Tour you will be able to assign a name, a description and a color. You can change them anytime until you will save the current new Route/Itinerary. Using this tool you will be able to change the Markers, Routes and Tracks position or shape (also adding new intermediate waypoint). Select the object and drag it to the new position. Only items belonging to the new Route/Itinerary can be modified. Pressing this icon you will enter the "Split" functionality. This can be used to split a linear feature (Track or Route) into two separate objects. First select the feature you would split, then click on the position you want the splitting. Pressing this icon you will be able to join two or more line objects together (they must belong to the same type: route or track). Reverse lines. Once this tool is active, select any line to reverse its points order. This tool will permit to copy features (Markers, Photos, Tracks or Routes) from other archived files. Once this icon is selected it will open a File Manager dialog from which you can hide/show existing files on the map (click on the checkbox). The map will be splitted in two, the upper part showing existing files selected and the lower part showing your new Route/Itinerary. At this point click on objects from the Upper map to add/remove them from your new Route/Itinerary. Pressing this button you will be able to delete any object of your new itinerary. There is not an Undo function, so be careful while removing objects. Save, store in your archive and close the editing session of your Route/Itinerary. Type the name of the file (in case of duplication a progressive number will be added) and chose the format GPX or/and KMZ/KML you want to save. In general a new Route/Itinerary can be modified only until you Save it. You can modify name and description of all its items, but remember that duplicated names are not allowed for items of the same type (Marker, Route, Track) within the same file, so the system might automatically rename them when you propose a duplicated name.
NOTE: to modify an existing Route/Itinerary file you can select it from the file manager, right click and select "Edit as new itinerary" from the context menu.
Marine, Lakes, Rivers, Vector and Raster Charts
With Aqua Map you have the opportunity to use the most detailed Nautical Charts from your local Hydrographic Office (e.g. NOAA and Corps of Engineers for US or BSH for Germany). Aqua Map will use the best available detailed mixing when necessary the latest ENC (Electronic Nautical Charts) with the RNC (Raster Nautical Charts) and Lake/River maps. Thanks to our technology and our customers we are able to mix the various data to obtain the best accurate and safe product.Download on your device (iOS and Android) the Aqua Map vector and raster boating maps for the area of your interest and use them OFFLINE like a real ChartPlotter. NO INTERNET CONNECTION is needed once the map is downloaded on your device. Aqua Map app will automatically notify you when a map tile is updated.
North America and Bahamas
Bahamas
Canada
USA
Aqua Map Bahamas
The whole Bahamas area covered with the best available nautical charts from Explorer Charts.Explorer Charts is considered the best nautical charts to sail on the Bahamas area. Full of details, suggested routes, waypoints, hazards and much more for a great navigation experience.
Aqua Map Bahamas
"After many tentatives we finally have been able to include these fantastic nautical charts in our Aqua Map product.
Few weeks ago, with the help of a good friend of us (Jeffrey Siegel), we have been able to get in touch with the Explorer® Charts manager and very quickly reached an agreement. Thanks to all the people who pushed us to to obtain this important result."
Giorgio Ghiggini (CEO)
Aqua Map Bahamas is now available on the market
for both iOS and Android users.
click below to access the AppStore or GooglePlay store
This product covers the entire Bahamas archipelago plus Turk & Caicos islands.
Like with any other Aqua Map product you will be able to download only those chart tiles you need. Remove them to free space and re-download when necessary.
The three Explorer® Chartbooks (Near Bahamas, Exumas and Far Bahamas) all together merged into a seamless experience.
www.explorercharts.com
Explorer® Chartbooks
"The Explorer® Team has consistently provided the best navigational charts and cruising guide information with more research, more data, and more accuracy than any other source for cruising in the Bahamas."
Detailed routes and waypoints position to safely sail Florida-Bahamas-Florida and thru all the Bahamas islands.
Shaded contours and detailed local notes to highlight most important information while sailing. We decided to leave the product in raster format to mantain all the nice coloring and shading of the well known Explorer® Chartbooks.
The end-user experience moving from the paper chart to the display and viceversa will be straight forward without the need to learn new symbols and depth colors.
Click on the image below to enlarge the complete Explorer® legend of symbols and important general notes.
Aqua Map Canada
All the most detailed Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Nautical charts for the entire Canada marine area.British Columbia, Great Lakes regions, New Foundland, etc.. up to the Northern Territories.
Now integrated over 3000 lake maps with depth contours for Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Aqua Map Canada
All the most detailed Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Nautical charts for the entire Canada marine area.British Columbia, Great Lakes regions, New Foundland, etc.. up to the Northern Territories.
Now integrated over 3000 lake maps with depth contours for Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Aqua Map Alberta, AB Lakes (viewer)
Best 210 lakes for Alberta from the Alberta Geological Survey and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map British Columbia, BC Lakes (viewer)
Selected 133 lakes for British Columbia from the Ministry of Environment and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Nova Scotia, NS Lakes (viewer)
Best 92 lakes from the Province of Nova Scotia and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Ontario, ON Lakes (viewer)
More than 2223 lakes with depth contours for Ontario from the Government of Ontario, Minitry of Natural Resources and Canadian Hydrographic Service and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Saskatchewan, SK Lakes (viewer)
Best 188 lakes for Saskatchewan from the Government of Saskatchewan and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Yukon, YT Lakes (viewer)
Selected 105 lakes for Yukon province and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map US (viewer)
All NOAA Nautical charts merged into a seamless map for the best offshore boating and fishing. This product include also the Great Lakes and US major navigable rivers (click below for a complete list of available rivers).Now integrated over 9000 lake maps with depth contours for most of the states.
Aqua Map US (viewer)
All NOAA Nautical charts merged into a seamless map for the best offshore boating and fishing. This product includes the Great Lakes and US major navigable rivers (see below for a complete list of available rivers) and also on-land information like roads, elevation contours and Points of Interest.For those do not need the entire US coverage, here is a split in smaller products coverage:
- Florida (with Florida inaland lakes)
- New England (with Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut inland lakes)
- Cape Cod to Chesapeake Bay (with Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware inland lakes)
- Carolinas
- California
- Oregon-Washington (with Oregon, Washington and Montana inland lakes)
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Great Lakes (with Michigan inland lakes)
- Midwest (with Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio inland lakes)
Corps of Engineers Nautical Charts
full integration of best detailed USACE charts, covering the below Major USA Rivers:
- Allegheny River, Mile 0-30
- Arkansas River, Mile 0-444
- Atchafalaya River, Mile 0-118
- Black Warrior-Tombigbee Rivers, Mile 0-393
- Cumberland River, Mile 0-381
- Green River, Mile 1 -108
- Illinois River, Mile 0-322
- Kaskaskia, Mile 2 to 36
- Kanawha River, Mile 0-91
- Lower Mississippi River, Mile 236-951
- Missouri River, Mile 0-735
- Monongahela River, Mile 0-128
- Ohio River, Mile 0-981
- Ouachita River, Mile 5 to 338
- Red River, Mile 0-237
- Tennessee River, Mile 0-652 (Including Tellico, Hiwassee, Clinch and Emory Rivers)
- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Mile 218-450
- Upper Mississippi River, Mile 0-866
Do you see a little Camera Icon? Tap on it to get a picture and/or a sketch of the Bridge with detailed clearance information.
Now integrated over 9000 lake maps with depth contours for most of the states. See below for a complete list of the available lakes for each state available in the product.
Aqua Map Connecticut, CT Lakes (viewer)
Best 143 lakes for Connecticut from the Connecticut's Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Delaware, DE Lakes (viewer)
Selected 32 lakes for Delaware from the Fish & Wildlife Division and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Florida, FL Lakes (viewer)
590 largest lakes in Florida, including Okeechobee and St.Johns River and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Illinois, IL Lakes (viewer)
Largest 99 Illinois lakes from the University of Illinois and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Indiana, IN Lakes (viewer)
Selected 87 lakes for Indiana from the local Department of Natural Resources and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Iowa, IA Lakes (viewer)
Best 101 lakes for Iowa from the Iowa State University GIS Support and Research Facility and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Kansas, KS Lakes (viewer)
Largest 69 Kansas lakes from Kansas Biological Survey and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Maine, ME Lakes (viewer)
1797 lakes for Maine from the Maine Office of GIS and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Massachusetts, MA Lakes (viewer)
Best 196 lakes for Massachusetts from the Department of Fish & Game and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Michigan & Great Lakes, MI Lakes (viewer)
635 of most important Michigan Lakes from the local Department of Natural Resources plus the Great Lakes from NOAA and CHS data and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Minnesota, MN Lakes (viewer)
1992 of most important Minnesota Lakes from the local Department of Natural Resources and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Mississippi, MS Lakes (viewer)
Best 63 Mississippi lakes from Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Missouri, MO Lakes (viewer)
Selected 52 lakes for Missouri from the Department Of Natural Resources and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Montana, MT Lakes (viewer)
782 lakes for Montana from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Nebraska, NE Lakes (viewer)
Best 119 Nebraska lakes from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map New Hampshire, NH Lakes (viewer)
621 lakes for New Hampshire from the New Hampshire's Statewide GIS Clearinghouse and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map New Jersey, NJ Lakes (viewer)
83 New Jersey lakes from the Division of Fish & Wildlife and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map New York, NY Lakes (viewer)
250 of the largest New York Lakes from the local Department of Environmental Conservation and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map North Dakota, ND Lakes (viewer)
226 lakes for North Dakota from the North Dakota Game & Fishing Department and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Ohio, OH Lakes (viewer)
Largest 138 lakes for Ohio from the local Department of Natural Resources and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Oklahoma, OK Lakes (viewer)
Most famous 77 lakes for Oklahoma from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Oregon, OR Lakes (viewer)
Selected 81 lakes for Oregon from the Atlas of Oregon and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Pennsylvania, PA Lakes (viewer)
Selected 36 lakes for Pennsylvania from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Rhode Island, RI Lakes (viewer)
91 Rhode Island lakes/ponds from the Deparment of Environmental Management and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map South Dakota, SD Lakes (viewer)
Largest 91 South Dakota lakes from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Texas, TX Lakes (viewer)
Best 111 Lakes in High Resolution for Texas from the Texas Water Development Board and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Vermont, VT Lakes (viewer)
Selected 82 lakes for Vermont from the Watershed Management Division and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Washington, WA Lakes (viewer)
Best 241 lakes for Washington from the Department of Ecology State of Washington and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Aqua Map Wisconsin, WI Lakes (viewer)
Largest 150 Wisconsin Lakes from the local Department of Natural Resources and a complete topographic map to reach the most remote lakes and rivers.
Europe
Croatia
Italy
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Spain
Portugal
UK & Ireland
Aqua Map Croatia
The whole Croatia coastline including all the islands are covered with the most detailed Boating Charts derived from the Croatia Hydrographic Offices data.
Aqua Map Germany
All Nautical Charts derived from the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) covering the whole Germany coastline plus some navigable rivers.
Aqua Map Germany
All Nautical Charts derived from the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH). This product includes some of the Major Navigable rivers as listed below.Elektronischer Wasserstraßen-Informationsservice (ELWIS)
integration of the following inland main rivers:- Berlin-Spandauer-Schifffahrtskanal (From/to Km 1 12)
- Donau (From/to Km 2200 2410)
- Dortmund-Ems-Kanal (From/to Km 0 10)
- Elbe (From/to Km 5 605)
- Elbe-Havel-Kanal (From/to Km 330 379)
- Elbe-Seitenkanal (From/to Km 0 110)
- Havel-Oder-Wasserstraße (From/to Km 5 133)
- Main (From/to Km 0 380)
- Main-Donau-Kanal (From/to Km 0 170)
- Mittellandkanal (From/to Km 0 290)
- Mosel (From/to Km 0 240)
- Neckar (From/to Km 0 200)
- Rhein (From/to Km 330 860)
- Rhein-Herne-Kanal (From/to Km 1 4)
- Ruhr (From/to Km 0 12)
- Saar (From/to Km 0 90)
- Spree-Oder-Wasserstraße (From/to Km 1 18)
- Untere Havel-Wasserstraße (Spandau - Plaue) (From/to Km 3 65)
- Wesel-Datteln-Kanal (From/to Km 0 5)
- Weser (From/to Km 210 360)
- Westoder (From/to Km 907 907)
Aqua Map Spain, Portugal and Islands
This product includes the detailed Nautical Charts derived from the Spain and Portgual Hydrographic Offices. It covers the entire Spain and Portugal coastline, including Baleares, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands.
Aqua Map Spain, Portugal and Islands
This product includes the detailed Nautical Charts derived from the Spain and Portgual Hydrographic Offices. It covers the entire Spain and Portugal coastline, including Baleares, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands. For those do not need the entire Spain & Portugal Marine area, here is a split in smaller products coverage:- Spain Mediterranean
- North Spain
- Catalunia
- Valencia-Murcia
- Andalucia
- Baleares Islands
- Canarias Islands
- Portugal, Azores and Madeira
- Madeira Island
Aqua Map Italia
Newest vector Nautical Charts from the IIM (Istituto Idrografico della Marina - Italia) to cover the entire Italy coastline.NOW AVAILABLE DETAILED VECTOR MARINE FISHING CHARTS FOR THE WHOLE ITALY.
NOTE: Corse Island and any other portion of France are NOT included.
Aqua Map Italia
Copertura completa delle coste italiane con Carte Nautiche VETTORIALI derivate dalle pubblicazioni ufficiali dell'IIM (Istituto Idrografico della Marina - Italia).NOVITA' - Carte da pesca vettoriali
CARTE PER LA NAVIGAZIONE
Grazie all'accordo con l'Istituto Idrografico della Marina - Italia, abbiamo finalmente potuto creare per i nostri mari un prodotto altamente professionale, Aqua Map Italia.Questa applicazione include una cartografia Nautica Vettoriale da utilizzare offline senza necessità di connessione internet, una volta scaricata con comodità utilizzando la vostra connessione WiFi a casa.
Le Carte Nautiche sono derivate dalle Carte Nautiche ufficiali vettoriali dell'Istituto Idrografico della Marina - Italia, utilizzando il miglior dettaglio disponibile.
Aqua Map Italia è una app con funzionalità per la memorizzazione della traccia GPS, creazione e gestione Rotta, Markers e Photo georiferite.
NOTA: nessuna porzione della Francia e della Corsica è inclusa in questi prodotti.
CARTE PER LA PESCA
Non solo pesca dalla barca ma anche da terra e in apnea, questi sono i contenuti della nuova cartografia da pesca Aqua Map.
| Pesca da terra | Pesca dalla barca | Pesca subacquea |
|---|---|---|
|
Fondo leggero Galleggiante Legering Rock Fishing Spinning Surfcasting |
Big Game Bolentino Drifting Galleggiante Palamito Spinning Traina di profondità Traina di superficie Vertical Jigging |
Agguato Aspetto Blu Caduta Parete Tana |
Centinaia di punti e aree di informazioni sulla pesca per ogni regione:
- Punti e aree di pesca contenenti tipi di pesce, tecnica utilizzata e ove disponibile tipologia di esca, istruzioni e restrizioni speciali.
- Punti e aree con regolamentazione speciale relative alla pesca (Aree Marine Protette, ecc.)
- Punti e aree di informazione generici normalmente non presenti sulle carte nautiche (Nomi di secche e località, ecc.)
- Posizione di tutti gli uffici della Guardia Costiera Italiana (Distretti, Capitanerie, Uffici locali, Delegazioni di spiaggia) con relativi indirizzi, numero di telefono, ecc.
- Posizione dei negozi di attrezzature per la pesca sparsi lungo le coste con relativo indirizzo e numero di telefono
- e non ultimo, linee batimetriche ogni 1mt fino a 50mt, ogni 5mt fino a 200mt e ogni 10mt fino alla massima profondità. Completa il tutto una colorazione realistica delle aree di profondità (più profondo = più scuro). Con questa batimetria sarà facile individuare i "drop" di cambio repentino della profondità, fondamentali per l'individuazione delle zone migliori di pesca.
Finalmente quest'anno abbiamo completato l'intera copertura delle regioni marine italiane includendo anche l'alto Adriatico.
Liguria, Toscana, Lazio, Sardegna, Campania, Basilicata-Calabria, Sicilia, Puglia, Abruzzo-Molise, Marche-Romagna, Veneto-Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Le Carte da pesca sono acquistabili all'interno della app Aqua Map Marine sia per dispositivi iOS che Android sui rispettivi stores (AppStore e GooglePlay).
Aqua Map Italia by Navimap (dismesso)
Con l'arrivo della nuova cartografia vettoriale, i prodotti "by Navimap" sono stati tolti dal mercato.Tutti i clienti che hanno già acquistato uno di questi prodotti potranno usufruire, gratuitamente, della nuova cartografia vettoriale tramite il nostro sistema "Buy Once, Run Anywhere".
Il sistema è molto semplice:
- Registrarsi al GEC Account (clicca qui per maggiori informazioni)
- lancia l'app che avevi comprato in passato ed esegui la login dalla app stessa (premi l'icona in basso a destra "ruota dentata", seleziona Login GEC Account, inserisci credenziali)
Aqua Map Netherlands and Belgium
The most detailed Boating Charts derived from the Koninklijke Marine (Hydrografie) and Belgian Hydrographic Office (Flemish Hydrography) data merged into a seamless map for the best offshore navigation and fishing. This product includes inland navigable Canals and also on-land information like roads, elevation contours and Points of Interest.
Aqua Map UK & Ireland
All the most detailed Nautical Charts derived from the UK Hydrographic Office (British Admiralty) data. The whole Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland coastline are available, including all islands like the Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland Islands, etc.
Oceania
Australia
New Zealand
Aqua Map Australia
The complete Australia shoreline, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands covered with the most detailed Nautical Charts derived from the Australia Hydrographic Office data.
Aqua Map New Zealand (viewer)
The most detailed Nautical Charts derived from the LINZ Service data, covering the whole New Zealand coastline This Marine Navigation product includes also on-land information like roads, elevation contours and Points of Interest.
South & Central America, Asia, Africa
Argentina
Brasil
South Caribbean
Maldives
Seychelles
South Africa
UAE
Aqua Map Argentina
The complete Argentina shoreline covered with the most detailed Boating Charts derived from the Argentina Hydrographic Service data.
Aqua Map Brasil (viewer)
The whole Brasil marine area, with the most important navigable rivers, is included in this product using the best Nautical Charts derived from the Brasil Hydrographic Offices data. Best boating and fishing experience!
Aqua Map South Caribbean
All the official Hydrographic Offices Nautical charts (NOAA, British Admiralty, Netherlands HO) for the South Caribbean marine area.NOTE: this product covers only the South part of Caribbean, see here the coverage.
Aqua Map Maldives
All the most detailed Boating Maps derived from the UK Hydrographic Office (British Admiralty) data. This Marine Navigation product includes also on-land information like roads, elevation contours and Points of Interest.
Aqua Map Seychelles
All the most detailed Boating Charts derived from the UK Hydrographic Office (British Admiralty) data. This Marine GPS product includes also on-land information like roads, elevation contours and Points of Interest.
Aqua Map South Africa
All the most detailed Nautical Charts derived from the South Africa Hydrographic Office data. This product covers the entire South Africa and Namibia shoreline.
Aqua Map United Arab Emirates
All the most detailed Nautical Charts derived from the UK Hydrographic Office (British Admiralty) data. This Marine Navigation product includes also on-land information like roads, elevation contours and Points of Interest. Where available Arab characters are used, as you can see in the side screen.
GEC
s.r.l.
(GeoData Engineering Company)
Partita IVA (VAT number): 02412390466
Via Monte Matanna 1C
55049, Viareggio (LU)
Italy
Info at: info@globalaquamaps.com
Support at: support@globalaquamaps.com
Tel.: +39 0584 48527
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE GEC (GEC s.r.l.) PRODUCTS AND CHARTS.
THE AQUA MAP PRODUCT IS TO BE CONSIDERED AN AID FOR LEISURE NAVIGATION.
IT CAN CONTAIN ERRORS AND CANNOT SUBSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHARTS.
ONLY OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND NOTICES TO MARINERS CONTAIN ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED FOR SAFE NAVIGATION.
THIS DATA ARE DERIVED FROM OFFICIAL CHARTS BUT CAN CONTAIN INACCURACIES AND MAY NOT CONTAIN THE LATEST UPDATES.
IT IS THE USER RESPONSABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY.
ANY USE OF THE AQUA MAP PRODUCT IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY THAT RESULTS.
Acknowledgement
“This product has been derived in part from material obtained from the UK Hydrographic Office with the permission of the UK Hydrographic Office, Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.”
“© British Crown Copyright, 2013. All rights reserved.“
“NOTICE: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and its licensors make no warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to this product. The UKHO and its licensors have not verified the information within this product or quality assured it.”
"Manufactured using data supplied by Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH, Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany) [Licence no.1112/002/2013-02]"
"WARNING: Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) has not verified
the information included in this product and does not, therefore, assume any
liability for its correctness, or the correctness of data updates made at a later
date. Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) does not guarantee
that this product meets national or international requirements concerning the
suitability of such products for navigation.
Carte Navimap
Questa cartografia contiene dati derivati da carte ufficiali dai Servizi Idrografici sotto menzionati. Questi servizi non hanno verificato i dati estratti.
Per tutti dettagli dovranno essere consultate le carte e le pubblicazioni nautiche ufficiali in modo da garantire la sicurezza della navigazione.
Fonte: Istituto Idrografico della Marina, Italia.
Estonia
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: This product is derived, in part, from the products and with the permission of the hydrographical office(s) of Estonia.WARNING: No National Hydrographical Office has verified the information in this product and none accept liability for the accuracy of reproduction or any modifications made thereafter. No National Hydrographic Office warrants that this product satisfies national or international regulations regarding the use of appropriate products for navigation.
WARNING: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for the safety of navigation.
This product has been produced by GEC s.r.l. based on Canadian Hydrographic Service (“CHS”) data, following any minimum standards/guidelines that may have been established by CHS, pursuant to CHS Digital Value-Added Reseller Agreement no. 2017-1116-1260-G.
The incorporation of data sourced from CHS in this product shall not be construed as constituting an endorsement by CHS of this product.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995 under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Charts and publications issued by or on the authority of CHS must be used to meet the requirements of those regulations.
“NOTE: these electronic charts contain data derived from official copyrighted government charts by the Hydrographic Offices mentioned below. These Offices have not verified the extracted data. Official paper charts and navigational information should be consulted for full details, in order to ensure the safety of navigation”
“Istituto Idrografico della Marina, Italia”
COPYRIGHT
Certain hydrographic information in this product is © Commonwealth of Australia; and is used under licence with the permission of
The Australian Hydrographic Office.
All rights reserved.
Apart from the uses permitted to the licensee under the licence, the information may not be modified or exploited by reverse engineering of formats and encryption or copied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form, in whole or part.
WARNING
The Australian Hydrographic Office does not check the information in this product and the Commonwealth accepts no liability for the accuracy of copying of its material or for any modifications that may have been made to the information which it has supplied.
Furthermore, the Commonwealth does not warrant that this product meets any regulations as an appropriate product for navigation or that it contains the latest hydrographic information available.
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