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Seafarer Viewer
What is Seafarer Viewer?
Seafarer Viewer is a low cost, easy to use application for viewing electronic charts. The original Seafarer Viewer was developed as a desktop planning and reference tool to view the Australian Navigational Chart Series as Seafarer RNC for non-navigational purposes. In November 2006 Seafarer Viewer was upgraded to display multiple chart formats (see below).
What is the difference between Seafarer Viewer 4.0 and Seafarer Viewer 5.2?
The main differences between version 4.0 and version 5.2 is its ability to display multiple chart formats and the addition of a route planner. The following table outlines the differences:
Chart Formats |
Viewer 4.0 |
Viewer 5.2 |
| Seafarer RNC |  |
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| Admiralty ARCS |  |
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| NZ Mariner | |
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| Aligned HCRF Products | |
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| IHO S63 Protected ENCs | |
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| S57 Chart Data | |
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Functions |
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| Automatic NtM Updating | |
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| Route Planning Module | |
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| Bearing & Distance Measurement | |
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| Symbol library for placement of mariners own reference objects | |
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| Object Grouping | |
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| Drawing tools including mariners feature lines, clearing lines and danger areas | |
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| User Defined Colour Displays | |
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| Ability to chart annotations such as Event, Caution, Danger and Information Notes | |
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| Ability to toggle S57 and S63 viewing layers | |
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| Ability to set Safety Contour (S57 and S63 only) | |
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| Variable datum management | |
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| Comprehensive on-line help | |
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| Limited print capability | |
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| Parallel dongle interface | |
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| USB dongle interface | |
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System Requirements |
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| Operating System | Windows 98 or greater |
Windows XP |
Seafarer Viewer has found applications in marine research, search & rescue, and Government departmental operational planning, in fact anywhere that chart information is needed in non-navigational situations.
What is the cost of Seafarer Viewer?
The recommended retail price of Seafarer Viewer can be found in the Pricing Section of this website.
Can I upgrade my current Seafarer Viewer to the new version 5.2?
Existing owners of Seafarer Viewer 4.0 are able to upgrade to the new version 5.2 at no cost. Should you wish to find out more about the offer please email your request and details to hydro.sales@defence.gov.au.
How do I obtain Seafarer Viewer?
Seafarer Viewer is available from any Seafarer Product Distributor.
Why is Seafarer Viewer different from other Electronic Chart Systems?
Seafarer Viewer was developed as a planning and reference tool to provide access to electronic charts for non-navigational purposes.
Whilst Seafarer Viewer has bearing & distance measurement, symbol libraries and drawing tool functionality, it cannot be interfaced with navigational equipment snuch as GPS and Autopilot.
A list of licensed Seafarer Compliant Electronic Chart Systems (ECS) with navigational functionality can be found on this website at Licensed System Manufacturers.
Seafarer Viewer Demonstration CD
A demonstration version of the Seafarer Viewer product is available for download from the Product Downloads section of this website. Alternatively a free Seafarer Viewer demonstration CD is available on request to prospective clients. Enquiries should be directed to:
Manager Sales
Australian Hydrographic Office
Locked Bag 8801
Wollongong NSW
2500
AUSTRALIA
Or email: hydro.sales@defence.gov.au
Or facsimile: +61 2 4223 6699
® Seafarer is a registered trademark of
the Commonwealth of Australia
