SnMap digital nautical chart for software ScanNnav

Digital Marine Charts SnMap for ScanNav: Precision in the Service of Maritime Navigation

Introduction: The Digital Revolution in Marine Cartography

The SnMap digital marine charts for the ScanNav routing software represent a major advancement in the world of maritime navigation. Designed to meet the needs of recreational boaters, professional fishermen, maritime schools, shipowners, and merchant navy officers, these charts offer unmatched precision, regular updates, and exceptional ease of use.

From a technical standpoint, they are based on official data from the French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (Shom), ensuring reliability that meets international navigation standards.

At Nautic Way, we offer the complete range of SnMap charts compatible with ScanNav software, covering all sailing areas—from the English Channel to the Mediterranean, including the Caribbean, the Atlantic, and even polar regions.

What is a SnMap Digital Marine Chart?

SnMap charts are vectorized marine charts specifically designed for use with ScanNav, a navigation software developed for demanding navigators.

Unlike traditional paper charts, they allow dynamic interaction with data: zooming, overlaying information, real-time GPS tracking, and optimized route calculation.

Technology and Accuracy of SnMap Charts

Each SnMap chart results from meticulous digital processing based on official Shom data.
This digital format guarantees exceptional topographic accuracy of coastlines, depths, landmarks, anchorages, and navigation marks.

Bathymetric curves, restricted zones, navigation channels, and regulated fishing areas are clearly visible thanks to a display optimized for on-screen readability.

Compatibility and Integration

SnMap charts are designed exclusively for use with ScanNav, a powerful and widely recognized navigation software in the maritime community.
They are compatible with most onboard computer systems, whether Windows PCs, tablets, or marine-grade touchscreens.

Why Choose SnMap Digital Charts for ScanNav?

The main advantage of SnMap charts lies in their accuracy and user-friendly interface.
At sea, precise data can make the difference between safe navigation and a risky situation.

Regular and Reliable Updates

SnMap charts benefit from regular updates based on the latest Shom editions. These updates reflect changes in navigation aids, new port infrastructure, and regulatory evolutions.

Navigators therefore always have up-to-date information, essential for anticipating hazards and planning safe routes.

An Intuitive Tool for All Users

ScanNav fully exploits the potential of SnMap charts through a clear and ergonomic interface.

Recreational sailors will appreciate the ease of reading and navigation aids, while professionals can use advanced features such as:

• AIS tracking
• Route import/export
• Fishing zone management
• Weather simulations
• Data export to onboard systems

Worldwide Coverage for Every Navigator

Nautic Way offers the complete range of SnMap charts covering both the most popular and the most specific navigation areas.
Each region is available as a downloadable digital chart, activated directly in ScanNav via a personalized license key.

French and European Coastal Areas

SnMap France includes the English Channel, Brittany, the Atlantic coast, the Mediterranean, and Corsica.
Neighboring areas (Spain, Portugal, the UK, Italy) are also available, ensuring seamless cartographic continuity for cross-border cruises.

International and Long-Distance Voyages

For long-distance sailors, availability of areas such as the Caribbean, Polynesia, the Canaries, the Azores, or polar regions can be confirmed with Marc Lombard, the editor of SnMap charts and the ScanNav software.
Nautic Way handles contact and coordination for you.

Shipowners and maritime schools can also equip their simulators or training fleets with these digital charts, ensuring realistic training aligned with international standards.

Advanced Features with ScanNav and SnMap

The combination of ScanNav software and SnMap charts provides a high-performance navigation experience, combining real-time analysis with enhanced safety.

Vector Display and Data Overlays

SnMap charts use vector display technology, allowing smooth zooming without quality loss.
Navigators can overlay various data layers:

• AIS (Automatic Identification System) data
• Routes and waypoints
• Weather zones (GRIB files)
• Real-time GPS positions

This integration of information makes route planning and navigation monitoring both simple and efficient.

Analysis and Forecasting

Advanced users—such as fishermen or maritime schools—can take advantage of ScanNav’s analytical tools:
tide forecasts, current simulations, and route management based on wind and swell conditions.

SnMap charts also allow custom data integration (sandbanks, fishing zones, points of interest), providing tailored navigation for every maritime activity.

Installation and License Management

Simple Installation Process

Purchasing a SnMap chart from Nautic Way gives access to a downloadable file and a unique license key linked to your ScanNav installation number.

Installation involves just a few simple steps:

1. Download the SnMap file from your customer area.
2. Install the chart in the ScanNav dedicated directory.
3. Activate the license online to validate use.

This process ensures authenticity, protects against illegal copying, and allows reinstallation in case of equipment change.

Multi-Device Compatibility

Depending on the chosen license type (individual, school, or fleet), SnMap charts can be used on multiple devices.
Maritime schools and shipowners can thus manage group licenses for simulators or training vessels.

An Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective Solution

Choosing a SnMap digital marine chart is also a commitment to sustainability.
Digital charts eliminate the need for paper charts, reduce renewal costs, and align perfectly with the eco-responsible initiatives of modern maritime operators.

Time and Efficiency Gains

Automatic updates and centralized data management significantly reduce time spent maintaining nautical documentation.
Both fishermen and shipowners benefit from time and resource savings, while enhancing onboard safety.

Why Buy Your SnMap Charts from Nautic Way?

As a leading maritime bookstore, Nautic Way is an official reseller of SnMap charts for ScanNav software.
Our customers benefit from complete support:

• Personalized technical advice before purchase
• Assistance with installation and updates
• Responsive after-sales support
• Competitive prices and regular promotions

We work closely with official publishers and distributors to guarantee certified and secure charts.

Whether you are a recreational sailor seeking reliability, a professional fisherman, a maritime school, or a shipowner, Nautic Way provides the essential tools for safe and efficient digital navigation.

Conclusion: Navigating Digitally with Confidence

The SnMap digital marine charts for ScanNav have become an essential reference for modern navigators.
They combine hydrographic precision, software ergonomics, and operational safety to deliver a seamless and professional navigation experience.

With Nautic Way, you gain access to the complete range of SnMap charts, expert advice, and the most advanced tools on the market.

Whether you sail for leisure, fishing, or transport, SnMap charts guide you everywhere — with total confidence.

Sales and Update Conditions

All marine charts—paper or digital—are produced to order and include the latest available updates. In accordance with Article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to goods that may become obsolete quickly. Therefore, these charts are non-returnable and non-exchangeable. Orders are considered final once confirmed by the customer, in accordance with the terms set out in the general conditions of sale.