could safely enter. Look for havens that of- eas—meaning that all onboard sewage must
fer good anchorages and safe entry given the remain onboard until it can be removed at a
current conditions (i.e., wind direction, sea pumpout station on shore. Since 2001, many
state and forecast). Calculate safe approach ports and harbors have tightened security
courses and input the necessary waypoints. and restricted vessel traffic around sensitive
Be aware of local rules and regulations. areas, such as military bases and fuel depots.
Many coastal zones are now no-discharge ar- Again, be aware of these zones.
Marine Equipment Manufacturers
Though by no means exhaustive, the fol- turers of selected marine safety and naviga-
lowing list includes the primary manufac- tional equipment.
GPS Receivers Simrad
and Chartplotters Nobeltec www.simrad.com
www.nobeltec.com 425-778-8821
Furuno USA, Inc. 800-946-2877
www.furuno.com Si-Tex
360-834-9300 Softchart International www.si-tex.com
www.softcharts.com 727-576-5734
Garmin 618-281-6277
www.garmin.com Radios (VHF & SSB)
913-397-8200 Paper Charts/Chartbooks
Furuno USA, Inc.
Magellan Explorer Charts (Bahamas) www.furuno.com
www.magellangps.com www.explorercharts.com 360-834-9300
800-669 4477 410-213-2725
Icom
Navman Imray-Iolaire (Caribbean) www.icomamerica.com
www.navman.com www.imraycharts.com 425-454-8155
866-628-6261 +44 (0) 1480 462114
Maptech Raymarine lanning
Raymarine www.maptech.com www.raymarine.com
www.raymarine.com 978-792-1000 800-539-5539
800-539-5539
Oceangrafix Standard Horizon
Electronic Charts www.oceangrafix.com www.standardhorizon.com
V
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yage P
877-562-4278 714-827-7600
C-Map
www.c-map.com Richardson’s Charts Satellite Receivers & Service
800-424-2627 www.richardsonscharts.com
800-873-4057 Furuno USA, Inc.
Maptech www.furuno.com
www.maptech.com Radar 360-834-9300
lanning
978-792-1000
P
Furuno USA, Inc. Globalstar
MaxSea www.furuno.com www.globalstar.com
www.maxsea.com 360-834-9300 877-728-7466
508-420-5903
Raymarine Iridium
Navionics www.raymarine.com www.iridium.com
www.navionics.com 800-539-5539 866-947-4348
800-848-5896
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