Navionics

Navionics is a marine mapping company that develops and distributes digital navigational charts for boating and fishing. Its products are used by recreational sailors, anglers, and professional mariners worldwide. The Navionics catalog covers coastal waters, inland waterways, and large lakes, providing data for route planning, depth soundings, and general navigation.

Navionics markets several charting products, including Navionics+ and Platinum+. These products fuse vector and raster chart data with depth soundings, hazards, and point data for marinas, navigational aids, and port facilities. A key feature is SonarChart, a bathymetric layer created from user-submitted sonar logs to improve depth information. Auto-routing, tide and current data, and integration with community content are part of the offerings.

The charts are designed for use in a range of devices, including chartplotters and fishfinders from major manufacturers, as well as the Navionics Boating app for iOS and Android. Updates are distributed through online subscriptions and chart cards, with regular corrections and new data added to reflect changes in waterways.

Geographically, Navionics pursues worldwide coverage, with data from multiple providers and hydrographic authorities contributing to accuracy and currency. The company positions itself in the marine chart market by offering detailed navigational content, user-contributed data, and ongoing updates.