MapTech digital ChartKits represent the next generation of digital cartography and cruise planning. These regional collections of digital nautical charts, navigation aids and planning software allow you to stay a step ahead. U.S., Maptech charts have the same high level of detail as NOAA paper charts. NOAA is the national hydrographic office of the United States and Maptech is the only company that produces "NOAA Certified" digital charts. Outside the U.S., Maptech offers digital charts in partnership with leading hydrographic offices and private cartographers around the world.Maptech Digital ChartKits utilize overhead navigation photos to match chart positions exactly and provide you with a useful aid in understanding charts. You can view them full-screen or side-by-side with charts. In addition, full-color pictures of harbors, approaches and key coastal locations are a useful aid for approaching new areas. The contiguous USGS topographic map coverage provides detail from the