Navionics Platinum+ navigation map regular SD - Italy, Adriatic Sea

Navionics Platinum+ Regular SD Map - ITALY, ADRIATIC SEA

The Navionics Platinum+ 010-C1318-40 map is a premium marine chart designed for boaters navigating in Italy and the Adriatic Sea. It comes on a MicroSD card with an SD adapter, making it compatible with most chart plotters that accept this format.

This map benefits from advanced technologies from Navionics (now part of Garmin), providing a wealth of data, visualisations, and navigation aid functions often reserved for premium maps.

Coverage & Cartographic Content

This version specifically covers the area of Italy and the Adriatic Sea, including all corresponding coastlines: Italian shores, Adriatic islands, coastal settings, ports, and surrounding marine areas.

Included contents feature:

• Detailed nautical charts: information on ports, lights, markers, isolated dangers, seabed nature…
• SonarChart™ HD bathymetric maps: precise depth contours (with isobaths every 0.5 m) for better readings of the seabed.
• Satellite imagery overlay / SonarChart Shading: to visualise both the land and underwater landscape simultaneously.
• Relief Shading: realistic shading of underwater reliefs to better distinguish underwater variations.
• 3D view: to switch the map view to a perspective mode for a more "visual" impression of the marine relief.
• Aerial photos: to enrich views of coastal areas, ports, and nearby land areas.
• Community Edits flow: contributions from users (modifications, observations) visible on the app or on the plotter if the option is activated.

Moreover, the map is updated regularly - Navionics announces up to 5,000 daily updates for its maps.

Navigation Aids and Tools

In addition to the cartographic data itself, this map includes practical tools to facilitate planning and navigation at sea:

• Dock-to-Dock Guidance (Auto Guidance+): automatic route generation between two points (docks, ports) considering depths, obstacles, and navigable areas.
• Plotter Sync: synchronisation between your chart plotter and the mobile app (for example, the Garmin app / Navionics) to transfer your routes, waypoints, layers, etc.
• SonarChart Live: real-time plotting of HD depths as you navigate, allowing you to update the seabed contours during your cruise.
• Customisation options (Custom Map): ability to select or toggle certain types of layers (relief, shading, depth, etc.) to tailor the display to your needs.
• Customisable Relief Shading and depth shading: to better visually distinguish shallow or hazardous areas.

Finally, the initial subscription includes the option to download the latest data layers (maps, revisions) for one year.

Compatibility & Technical Aspects

• MicroSD / SD adapter: the map comes on MicroSD with an adapter for SD slots, making it compatible with many existing chart plotters.
• Chart plotter compatibility: it is designed to be used with devices accepting Navionics/Garmin maps. It's advisable to check compatibility with your plotter model before purchase.
• and activation: some stores state that the map is programmed to order and delivered with the latest cartographic corrections.
• Geographical area: limited to Italy and the Adriatic Sea - if you are navigating other areas, you will need to supplement with other Navionics maps.

Advantages & Benefits for the User

• A wealth of premium data, ideal for discerning navigators or frequent users in the Adriatic area.
• Bathymetric accuracy with SonarChart HD helps avoid dangerous areas or dredge wisely.
• The smart functions (Guidance, Plotter Sync, Live) facilitate planning and adaptation during navigation.
• The integration of community contributions (Community Edits) enriches the maps with real field observations.
• The visual interface is optimised: relief shading, aerial images, 3D views… for a more intuitive experience.
• Ongoing data updates keep the maps current with changes in the seabed or maritime infrastructure.