 Cartography
Leader Recognized at MAATS Award Ceremony
 Wareham,
Mass. & Las Vegas, NV – Navionics, the leader in electronic charting
and navigation data, announced today that Platinum, its flagship cartography,
took the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award
for the 2005 Electronics Category. A panel of seven judges comprising
of members of the Boating Writers International chose the innovation winners
based on criteria established by the Boating Writers Association and the
NMMA. The award, created “To bestow recognition and honor upon those whose
names and deeds are synonymous with pursuit of quality, innovation, and
perfection within the sphere of their expertise, and those who have or
continue to make substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement
of the marine industry,” was presented at the 2005 MAATS Convention in
Las Vegas.
“Navionics’ Charting System dissolves charts into a satellite photo of
the local area, enabling navigators to see features that may not be visible
on an ordinary chart,” the judges wrote. “So if there is a water tank
that is not visible on a chart, the Charting System can locate the tank
allowing the boater to easily take a bearing.”
“Navionics is very proud to receive this prestigious award,” said Bob
Moshiri, vice president of sales and marketing, Navionics. “Platinum is
changing the way boaters look at and use their cartography, and the industry
recognition is a true testament to our product vision.”
Platinum electronic cartography provides up to 16 times more information
than competitors’ technology, and is the first multi-dimensional charting
and navigation product available for embedded marine chartplotters. Based
on the well-known Navionics Gold charting platform, Platinum incorporates
geo-referenced charting, cruising guides and photographic images that
can be blended on a single screen.
Platinum provides large coverage areas, 3D bathymetric views, satellite
photography, panoramic port photographs, U.S. Coastal piloting text guides,
a wreck database, coastal roads and enhanced port services information.
About Navionics:
Navionics is based in Viareggio, Italy, and operates sales
and manufacturing facilities in seven countries ¬conducting research &
development, operations, production, sales & marketing and distribution.
Navionics headquarters in Viareggio, Italy serves Europe, Africa, Asia
and Oceania, and manages the R&D and production facilities globally.
Navionics US headquarters, based in Wareham, Massachusetts, oversees the
Americas. Navionics offices in Australia, France the UK and the Benelux
provide sales and distribution to their local regions. For over 20 years,
Navionics has developed and manufactured electronic navigation charts
and systems for marine, inland lakes & rivers and outdoors use.
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