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Nautical Chart Basics

Nautical Chart Basics

Navigation tools help you determine your position and plot safe routes. Electronic and traditional tools complement each other.

GPS (Global Positioning System) provides accurate position information. Most smartphones and dedicated marine GPS units work well.

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GPS

Global Positioning System for determining location

Nautical Chart

Map showing water depths and navigation information

+ 1 more key terms in the full lesson

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