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April 2001
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GARMIN Introduces its Own Line of Offshore Marine Mapping Data
Olathe, Kan., April 16, Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., a manufacturer of navigation, communication and information electronics, has announced new mapping for its latest line of marine GPS products - introducing GARMIN BlueChart marine cartography.
This latest offering from GARMIN will provide users with twice the coverage area for half the price. The detailed vector data will resemble paper NOAA charts and will be stored on pre-programmed micro data cartridges that can be inserted into the unit.
"GARMIN BlueCharts are going to be important new tools for mariners," said Gary Kelley, director of marketing, Garmin International. "Each data card will contain detailed depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas, anchorages and much more."
GARMIN BlueCharts will be compatible with the following GPS/chartplotters: GPSMAP 176, GPSMAP 182, GPSMAP 188 Sounder, GPSMAP 232, GPSMAP 238 Sounder, GPSMAP 2006 and GPSMAP 2010. The cartography is expected to be available in May
Visit: www.garmin.com
Related News:
Garmin puts forward a portable "StreetPilot III Navigation System"
(http://www.gisdevelopment.net/news/2001/jan/garmin.htm)
GARMIN Announces Low-Cost Fixed-Mount Marine GPS with WAAS
(http://www.gisdevelopment.net/news/2001/feb/nps036.htm)
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