OpenSeaMap - The free nautical chart

Source: openseamap

OpenCPN is an OpenSource navigation programme

Download

for: Windows, Linux

Data Format

for OpenSeaMap: KAP
other formats: BSB, CM93

Install Charts

1. Save charts locally in a folder
   sub-folders may be used
2. launch openCPN
3. Click on the magnifying-glass in the menue
4. Click the sea-charts tab
5. choose your folder with the charts
6. rebuild and relaunch the whole data-base and
7. click "ok"

Features

Display the ships position on the chart

Create Routes

Operate the autopilot

Display AIS signals

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