OpenSeaMap vs WWF Nautical Chart

OpenSeaMap is a worldwide Opensource-project for creating a free nautical chart. Founded in 2009 the project gained a lot of attention lately adding more and more nautical information for free. Not even lights and other nautical infos are provided, but also more and more info layers like weather data, information about harbours and so on. As an add on to the OpenStreetMap this provides all missing info for nautical activities. OpenSeaMap is part of OpenStreetMap and uses the same database. FEATURES: - Free worldwide sea chart (incl. HD chart graphics) - Search for geolocations worldwide - Chartplotting with continuous tracking - Waypoints can easily be created, edited, deleted & exported - Mark locations in the chart - Zoom chart optically to fit your preferred reading size - Enter coordinates directly to be displayed in the chart - Offline caching of up to 1 million map tiles - Cleanup of chart cache data at any time To ensure future development and support of the OpenSeaMap app we encourage you to buy the In-App-Product "PRO". This will help keeping new updates and features coming. DISCLAIMER: OpenSeaMap is part of the OpenStreetMap and uses the same database. As an experienced navigator you should NEVER rely your descisions on one source of information alone. Please keep in mind that the OpenSeaMap can not replace official sea charts on bord of your boat. Please use the OpenSeaMap app only in conjunction with official sea charts and conforming to national and international regulations. Please recognize that no depth information is provided by this product. IMPORTANT: The continued use of the GPS can significantly decrease the battery level.

The app can be used to pinpoint your location in Wismar Bay and the Bay of Greifswald It also shows the particularly sensitive areas and boating rules in the voluntary agreements within the Natura 2000 areas. Users, e.g. people who are fishing, sailing, motor boating, kite-surfing, rowing, kayaking or canoeing, can see on their smartphone or tablet at any time whether they are inside or outside protected areas. It is no longer a valid excuse to say you don’t know where you are! The app is designed to help you comply with the BOATING RULES. Improved navigation on the water will reduce disturbances in the protected bays and in the breeding and resting areas of waterbirds. It is intended to help ensure that people and nature can co-exist in harmony in the species-rich coastal waters. Interesting information about NATURE is provided for individual areas and the legal regulations are also available for anyone who wants to know more. HOW THE APP WORKS Navigate through the Wismar Bay and the Bay of Greifswald using the routing function. Waypoints make it easy for you to avoid the protected areas. Click on the red and orange zoning or colour-coded protected areas to learn more about nature and special regulations. The “Nature” section contains a glossary with explanations of protected areas, regulations and institutions. In the “Fish” section you can find useful information about fishing, including a description of individual fish, fishing seasons, minimum sizes, periods closed to fishing and the Red List status of the individual species. The “Bird” section features common birds with photos and audio. Detailed maps can be downloaded under “Info” and then “Nautical charts”. FEATURES: - Waypoints can be set with the routing function. The distance and course of the selected route are automatically displayed. - Orange and red areas indicate when boating is permitted in the area or not. - If the boat crosses the boundary of a restricted protected area, a message automatically appears on the map. - Coloured areas provide information about the protected areas (including nature conservation areas and fish sanctuaries). - Minimum sizes and seasons closed for fishing: during the season when fishing is not permitted for a species, a crossed-out fishhook appears next to the fish. - Winter sanctuaries, fish and spawning sanctuaries are only shown on the map during the period closed for fishing. - Use the layer icon to show and hide the areas for boating and fishing. Have a great day out on the water! Enjoy your visit and please respect nature!