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NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS on Windows Pc

Developed By: theotherhat.biz

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 26 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 1 MB
Release Date November 27, 13
Category Books & Reference Apps

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NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

SYMBOLS USED ON NAUTICAL CHARTS SPECIFIED BY THE INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC ORGANIZATION (IHO), PLUS INTERNATIONAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SUP... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS and install on Windows PC. NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS is free Books & Reference app, developed by theotherhat.biz. Latest version of NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS is 1.0, was released on 2013-11-27 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 26 users, 6 users had rated it 5*, 13 users had rated it 1*.

How to install NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS on Windows?

Instruction on how to install NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.0.

Download NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS 1.0 on Windows PC – 1 MB

NAUTICAL CHART SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

SYMBOLS USED ON NAUTICAL CHARTS SPECIFIED BY THE INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC ORGANIZATION (IHO), PLUS INTERNATIONAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTARY NATIONAL SYMBOLS USED BY THE U.S. AND U.K. HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICES.

************ FEATURES and BENEFITS ************

- Perfect for reference, learning & revision
- Hi-res graphics
- Tap & Enlarge feature for greater detail
- Fully searchable index to all the symbols
- Always with you on your 'phone or pad
- No internet connection needed

************ Plus FREE Bonus Content from "Safe Skipper" ************  

"CHART SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS" provides quick reference to the "INT 1" symbols specified by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) for use on International marine charts. 

There are five main sections in this app, each with lettered sub-sections organized into categories to guide users through the hundreds of symbols. The main sections are: 

GENERAL - chart layouts, positions, distances, directions and compass. 

TOPOGRAPHY - landmarks, ports and coastal land features. 

HYDROGRAPHY - tides, currents, depths, nature of the seabed, underwater obstructions, tracks, areas, limits and hydrographic terms. 

NAVIGATION AIDS & SERVICES - lights, buoys, fog signals, radar, radio, services and small craft facilities. 

INDEX & ABBREVIATIONS - international abbreviations and index to symbols and abbreviations. 

SUPPLEMENTARY NATIONAL SYMBOLS Supplementary National Symbols for nautical charts used by the United States and United Kingdom are included at the end of each section. 

************* FREE Bonus Content from "Safe Skipper" *****************************
A bonus section has tips on how to deal with emergencies including: Abandon ship; Dismasting; Distress Signals; Engine Failure; Fire Fighting; Flares; Getting a tow; Helicopter rescue; Holed hull; Man overboard; Medical emergency; Mayday; Panpan; Securité.

INDEX The index is an A-Z of symbols and abbreviations and enables the user to quickly look up the symbols and see them in context with others in the same categories. 

This app is based on the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office's print publication "Chart 5011 (INT 1) EDITION 2" Admiralty Charts Publication and "Chart No.1 United States of America Nautical Chart Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms". 

NOTE: ECDIS symbols used to display Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) data on Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) as specified by the IHO are not included on this app. 

We have an on-going program of marine navigation and boating safety apps, so please contact us with any ideas or features that you would like to see included. 

Safe boating!