Q. What is a Platinum+ chart?
A. The Navionics Platinum+ line consists of multi-dimensional marine charts that offer navigators and fishermen a selection of bonus information beyond the best available navigation charts. These features include:
- True 3D ocean/lake bottom views
- Panoramic pictures*
- Satellite imagery
- Coast pilot guides*
- Marine Points-Of-Interest (POIs)*
- Built-In Offshore Fishing Detail*
Choose from regions throughout the world on a media card compatible with your chartplottere. CF and MicroSD media cards are pre-programmed and ready to use with today's leading chartplotters...just plug-and-play!.
*Where available. |
Q. How do I display Platinum+ features on my chartplotter?
A. Navionics provides Platinum+ Quick Start Cards to help users access the key features of Platinum+ Charts. Download the Quick Start Card (.pdf) for your chartplotter:
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Q. Can I trade-in or update my current chart for a new Platinum+ Chart?
A. Yes. Navionics makes updating easy with our hassle-free Trade-In/Update Program. |
Q. Are there any videos that show me more about Navionics Mobile Apps and Charts?
A. Yes. You can learn much more about Navionics Mobile Apps and Charts on our YouTube Channel. |
Q. What type of media cards are Platinum+ Charts available on?
A. Platinum+ Charts are available on CF (CompactFlash) and MicroSD (MSD) media cards or SD (SecureDigital), also commonly referred to as cartridges or chips.
Download Platinum+ compatibility guides: Americas | Europe-Asia-Oceania-Africa-Polynesia |
Q. Which chartplotters are compatible with Platinum+ Charts?
A. Please reference our Platinum+ plotter compatibility guides: Americas | Europe-Asia-Oceania-Africa-Polynesia |
Q. Which areas are Platinum+ Charts available for?
A. Platinum+ regions can be found by clicking here and choosing your global region.
HotMaps Platinum regions for US & Canadian lakes can be found here. |
Q. If I find an inaccuracy or error in my Platinum+ Chart, can Navionics correct it?
A. Navionics always appreciates receiving customer support and feedback and asks that you please complete a one-page Problem Report Form or e-mail us the nature of the problem in as much detail as possible. We have devised the Cartography Problem Report online for customers to notify us of any inconsistencies that are found. Customers are then contacted once the Cartography Department receives the report, when we investigate the report, if we need additional information and also when/if the area is updated. Customers can always feel free to contact Navionics directly to inquire about the status of a Problem Report. Navionics strives to provide the best customer service, and the input of our customers enables us to improve the quality of our charts. |
Q. Can I add my own User Generated Content (UGC) or Points of Interest (POI) to Navionics Charts?
A. Yes! As part of Navionics' commitment to quality and providing valuable information, we have begun collecting UGC. Please use our new UGC Collection Form to input data you feel would be a valuable addition to Navionics charts. Thanks for your feedback! |
Q. Which Platinum+ features will I have with my Raymarine C-Series model that has been updated with the most current software?
A. The Raymarine C-Series (excluding the C-Series Widescreen models) is partially Platinum+ compatible with the
latest internal software update from Raymarine. The Platinum+ features that you will gain are panoramic photos, coastal points-of-interest, and coast pilot books. 3D view and satellite photo overlay features are not compatible with the C-Series models.
The C-Series Widescreen models are fully Platinum+ compatible. |
Q. Are Navionics Platinum+ Charts PC and Mac compatible?
A. First and foremost, Navionics Platinum+ charts are available on preprogrammed plug-and-play cartridges, or chips, that are compatible with a growing number of today's most popular chart plotters (download compatibility guides: Americas | Europe-Asia-Oceania-Africa-Polynesia).
Navionics Platinum+ charts can be used in your PC or Mac using a compatible software package*. If you wish to view your chart(s) to plan boating trips in the comfort of your own home, as well as transfer routes and waypoints from your computer to your GPS plotter, then we recommend NavPlanner2. If you wish to also add GPS and navigation capabilities for your PC and Mac, then please see our list of compatible software manufacturers*.
*Please contact the respective software manufacturer for PC- and Mac-compatibility, as well as compatibility with Platinum+ charts. |
Q. Is there any offshore hi-resolution fishing detail included on the Platinum+ chart for US waters?
A. Yes! Navionics has incorporated offshore fishing detail onto the same chip as the Platinum+ Chart for US waters. No need to switch out chips!
Please note that this should not be confused with the new and improved Fish'N Chip which is available for sale on a separate chip. The new Fish'N Chip includes enhanced detail, such as 1' contour detail for over 70 inshore bay-river areas of the US coasts and Great Lakes. It also includes extensive vegetation and marsh area detail, tides & currents, critical navigation aids, and much more!
To purchase the new Fish'N Chip with enhanced detail, please visit your local or online dealer.
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Q. Is there a Platinum+ chart available for the Caribbean & Bermuda?
A. Yes! The Navionics Platinum+ chart for the CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA includes: CUBA, HAITI, JAMAICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, GRENADA, NORTH COLOMBIA, GUYANA, BAHAMAS, SOUTH FLORIDA, BERMUDA - From Fort Pierce to Fort Myers Florida, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles, Windward Islands, Boca Grande, Trinidad, Golfo de Uraba, Aruba and Curacao.
(Please note that hi-resolution satellite imagery is only available for South Florida, Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. Panoramic photos are only available for South Florida & Bahamas. 3D bathymetry is available throughout the entire chart.) |
Q. Are there Platinum+ charts now available for South America?
A. Yes! The Navionics Platinum+ charts for South America can be viewed here.
(Please note that hi-resolution satellite imagery is only available for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil & Mar de la Plata, Argentina. Panoramic photos are only available for Mar de la Plata, Argentina. 3D bathymetry is available throughout the entire charts.) |
Q. Why are the updates of the Dutch waters always so late in the season?
A. Navionics uses the best available up-to-date information from Hydrographic Offices all over the world.
In Holland we use the same high quality source. Navionics uses the paper charts as a reference to make the update. The Dutch paper charts (1800 series) are normally released mid-March.
Producing an update, in vector charts, takes 2 months. So if Navionics can start with the update in mid-March, then we are typically ready in mid-May. Each delay in the release of the paper charts postpones the release of the Navionics update as well. |
Q. Why not use only Dutch HO Notices-To-Mariners (NTMs)?
A. Navionics has investigated this option, since the NTMs are available sooner than the full updated charts, but the changes in Holland are so significant that using only the NTMs would mean a half-update. Therefore, paper charts together with the NTMs are required. |
Q. What is Navionics doing to change this (Dutch HO delay issue)?
A. Navionics is in contact with the Dutch HO to see how we can improve the release date of the Dutch updates.
In the mean time, Navionics introduced a free update for those who are willing to buy a new Navionics chart. Please feel free to ask your dealer about this option. |
Q. Do electronic charts replace paper maps?
A. 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, and as always, the captain is responsible for their prudent use. |
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