Free NOAA BSB Format Digital Nautical Charts

Some of you use Digital Charting Software such as The Captain, etc. NOAA has recently arranged through MAPTECH to download NOAA Raster Format (i.e., they look like paper charts on your computer)at no charge. There are over 1000 separate charts available, and are the most recent editions with recent updates, etc. Check out the MAPTECH Free Chart website at: http://www.freeboatingcharts.com/ .

I (Tom Assenmacher) have downloaded a few of the MAPTECH charts and they load into my old version of CHARTVIEW PRO just fine. Please be advised that these are large files and take some time to download - but THEY ARE FREE!!!

Additionally for those who use NOAA ENC (Electronic Navigation Charts - Vector Format Charts), check out the NOAA Nautical Chart Website at: http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/

Posted 11/16/2005