What charts does SOB support?
SOB uses only C-MAP Electronic Charts – NT, NT+ or MAX versions (not CM93 or MAX Pro). C-MAP charts cover at the least all areas covered by the British Admiraltys charts (ARCS & Seafarer), but due to the vector nature of the C-MAP charts, they also contain a wealth of additional information tides, navigation aids, port and marina information even the distance to the nearest toilet and laundry! C-MAP Charts have continuously been voted Best Electronic Charts by many highly regarded international associations and organizations. The International standard for electronic charts, set by the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) and ratified by all other relevant national and international marine and standards institutions (ISO, NMEA, SOLAS, IEC, etc) is known as the “S57 & S52 standard” as specified by the International Hydrographic Office. C-MAP charts are fully compliant with the S57/S52 standards and have been verified as suitable for ECDIS solutions (which can legally replace paper
