# Marine Chart Symbols

> Marine chart symbols, abbreviations, and terms reference for sailors and cartographers. (iPhone/iPad app by FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-chart-symbols/id356076234 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FB Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871410394)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-chart-symbols/id356076234/reviews.md

## What is Marine Chart Symbols?

Complete reference for symbols, abbreviations and terms used in marine charts. Useful as an aid for teaching and learning, or as reminder for experienced sailors and sea cartography users.

INCLUDES
- Comprehensive coverage: more than 800 symbols and abbreviations.
- Full content tree, organised for ease of use.
- Index and grouped index for all entries.
- Search facility.
- Sample chart with visual popups for commonly used symbols.
- Favourites: archive your best symbols.
- Multi-language within the app (English/French).

Full international standard from the IHO.All topics from the IHO, UKHO, SHOM, NOAA, CHS and other hydrographic offices:
position, distance, direction, compass, features, landmarks, ports, tides, currents, seabed, rocks, wrecks, obstructions, offshore, tracks, routes, areas, limits, lights, buoys, beacons, fog, radar, radio, services, small craft.

LANGUAGES
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

ABOUT US
Imray are a leading chart and marine book publishers, based in England and with a catalogue of charts for Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Imray's pilot books cover the whole world in extensive detail.

In partnership with Imray, software developers and sailors.

Follow us on Twitter - http://twitter.com/imray_charts
Facebook - imraynautical

Look out for other applications in the Marine Navigation Series from Imray:

TIDES PLANNER - tide predictions any date
RULES & SIGNALS- Rule of the Road, signals at sea.
RACING RULES - RYA Handy Guide to rules for sailing races

## Key features

- Over 800 symbols and abbreviations
- Organized content tree
- Search functionality
- Sample chart with popups
- Favorites archive
- Multi-language support

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-chart-symbols/id356076234/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2020-10-08, version 2.1.0*

Provides an index rather than a visual listing so you can spend forever opening up each index trying to find what any symbol means. If you are lucky enough to find one the images are then way too small to be usable.

### 1/5 — Not usable on smart phone

*2019-04-22*

Everything it so tiny that it’s unreadable.  And you can pinch expand 

I’d like a refund

### 1/5 — Not supported

*2017-08-26, version 1.4*

Forget this it is not IOS 11 compatible and will soon not work

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2015-07-06, version 1.4*

A really well thought out app which does exactly what it says on the tin.  A very useful reference tool for any aspiring mariner / yacht enthusiast.  Highly recommended.

### 1/5 — Totalverlust !

*2013-06-02*

Das erste Symbol das ich nachschlagen wollte war E26.1 Windgenerator. Dieses Symbol findet sich nicht in der App. Anstelle wird ein veraltetes Symbol gezeigt!

### 3/5 — Great idea, but ...

*2012-04-08, version 1.3*

... this app could be easier to use; the images are too small. 

May I suggest that selecting a category opens it up full screen, allowing the images to be larger. Alternatively, touching an item in a category could bring up the magnified image as a popup on the same screen.

### 5/5 — Superb App

*2012-03-01, version 1.3*

One of the best Apps I have, well worth the money,extremely usefull and well put together, would buy again in a heartbeat......super.

### 5/5 — Mr

*2011-12-02, version 1.3*

Excellent App

### 1/5 — HÄLT NICHT WAS ES VERSPRICHT !

*2010-03-09*

Gleich als Erstes: 
wer das programm wegen der deutschen sprache kaufen möchte, sollte es lassen - es ist nämlich schlichtweg nicht in deutsch !!! 
Und auch nicht in italienisch, japanisch oder spanisch. Obwohl in der kurzbeschreibung unter dem app-icon so angegeben. In der langen beschreibung steht dann nur noch englisch und französisch als wählbare sprache. Was soll das ??
Die menüs scrollen zum teil sehr ruckelig (obwohl auf iphone 3gs).
Und alles in allem sehr wenig (programm)-inhalt für viel geld - da bleibe ich doch lieber bei der INT 1 in heftform.

Fazit: Imray hat zum ersten und letzten mal geld von mir gesehen. das konkurrenzprogramm ist übrigens für die hälfte käuflich.

## Frequently asked questions about Marine Chart Symbols

### What is Marine Chart Symbols?

Marine Chart Symbols is a reference application that provides a comprehensive guide to symbols, abbreviations, and terms used in marine charts. It includes over 800 entries and is organized for ease of use, making it a valuable tool for both learning and quick reference.

### What devices does Marine Chart Symbols support?

Marine Chart Symbols is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to function across these Apple platforms.

### How much does Marine Chart Symbols cost?

Marine Chart Symbols is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and content.

### What languages are available in Marine Chart Symbols?

Marine Chart Symbols offers multi-language support within the app, including English and French. Additionally, the app's content covers international standards from various hydrographic offices.

### How often is Marine Chart Symbols updated?

The latest version of Marine Chart Symbols was released on July 23, 2024. The app is regularly updated to ensure its content remains current and accurate.

### What is the age rating for Marine Chart Symbols?

Marine Chart Symbols has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged four and older.

### Does Marine Chart Symbols have ads?

No, Marine Chart Symbols does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

### What kind of information does Marine Chart Symbols cover?

Marine Chart Symbols covers a wide range of topics including position, distance, direction, compass, features, landmarks, ports, tides, currents, seabed, rocks, wrecks, obstructions, offshore elements, tracks, routes, areas, limits, lights, buoys, beacons, fog, radar, radio, and services.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2024-07-23

Updated the chart symbols for improved accuracy and clarity.

### 2.1.0 — 2019-10-07

• iOS13 compatibility including dark mode.

### 2.0.0 — 2017-09-21

iOS11 compatibility

### 1.4 — 2013-09-06

NEW:
● iPhone 5 compatibility
● IOS compatibility
● Data corrections

### 1.3 — 2011-09-28

- Improved faster search.
- Italian buoys IALA appear in Italian.
- French language correction West Cardinal.
- Small corrections.

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