Mediterranean Sea, Central and Western Areas - Marine Charts

This Garmin marine chart covers the Mediterranean Sea, specifically the Central and Western zones. It spans from the Spanish coast (Essart) to Crotone in Italy, and includes the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and Malta.

This chart integrates several advanced navigation features:

Auto Guidance+ : For calculating optimal port-to-port routes.Depth shading: Displays up to 10 different levels for better identification of seabeds.Shallow-water shading: Customizable to highlight hazardous areas.Detailed contours: Down to 0.5 meters (or 1 foot) for precise representation of seabed structure.High-resolution relief shading: Combines colors and shadows to visualize underwater terrain profiles.High-resolution satellite imagery: Downloadable for enhanced environmental awareness.

Yes, this Garmin chartplotter includes detailed content from Garmin and Navionics. This provides an accurate representation of coastlines, lakes, and rivers, and combines the automatic routing capabilities of both technologies via Auto Guidance+.

The Auto Guidance+ technology calculates optimal routes from port to port. It takes into account desired depths and clearances, such as those under bridges, to propose a safe and efficient path. This function combines Garmin’s and Navionics’ automatic routing capabilities for enhanced route planning.

Yes, you can customize the display of depths. The chart offers a depth-range shading function that displays up to 10 different levels. Additionally, customizable shallow-water shading helps you quickly identify areas to avoid.

High-resolution relief shading is designed for better understanding of the underwater environment. It combines colors and shadows to visualize the seabed profile with a high level of detail, which is particularly useful for fishing or navigation in complex areas.

Yes, this nautical chart allows for the download of high-resolution satellite images. These images can be used to obtain a more detailed and realistic view of the coast and surrounding areas, complementing traditional cartographic data.

The chart provides detailed contours down to 0.5 meters (or 1 foot). This high precision enables a very fine representation of the seabed structure, which is essential for navigation in shallow waters, anchoring, or locating specific fishing grounds.

In addition to coastal areas, this chart also includes detailed coverage for lakes and rivers within the coverage area. This makes it versatile for coastal navigation and certain inland waterways.

This Garmin marine chart is usually supplied as a preloaded microSD™ card with an SD™ adapter. It is ready to be inserted directly into a compatible Garmin device.

This card is compatible with a wide range of modern Garmin chartplotters and displays. To ensure optimal compatibility, it is recommended to check your Garmin device documentation or visit the Garmin website to confirm that it supports Garmin Navionics+ or G3 Vision charts.

To ensure proper operation and access to all features of the chartplotter, it is strongly recommended to verify that your Garmin device's internal software (firmware) is up to date. Software updates can be downloaded via Garmin Express or directly from the Garmin website.

To install the card, power off your Garmin device. Locate the microSD/SD card slot on your device (often under a watertight cover). Insert the preloaded microSD card into the slot until it clicks into place. If needed, use the supplied SD adapter. Power the device back on afterward.

After inserting the card and restarting the device, the chart data should be automatically detected. You may need to access the chart settings on your device to select the new chart as the primary source or to adjust display options such as depth shading or relief shading.

Yes, the Auto Guidance+ function is designed to account for overhead clearances. When calculating the optimal route, it incorporates data on bridge heights and other aerial obstacles to propose a safe and height-appropriate route for your boat.

Absolutely. With its detailed contours down to 0.5 meters and high-resolution shaded relief, this chart is very useful for sport fishing. It allows precise identification of bottom structures, drop-offs, and transition zones where fish tend to hold.

Garmin typically provides chart updates for its products. It is recommended to regularly check for update availability via the Garmin Express application on your computer. Updates provide access to the latest information on navigation aids, depths, and coastal changes.

The chart includes detailed content for lakes and rivers, but the level of detail may vary depending on the size and importance of the waterway. Coastal areas and major waterways are generally represented with high precision, including depth contours and navigation aids.

This card is designed to be used directly on Garmin chartplotters. While Garmin and Navionics mobile apps exist, this specific card (microSD format) is intended for physical devices. Mobile apps typically require subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Customizable shallow-water shading lets you set a depth limit. All areas shallower than this limit are highlighted visually on the chart (e.g., with a distinct color), helping you navigate safely and avoid shoals or hazardous zones.