NAVTOR ECDIS Kernel

NAVTOR ECDIS Kernel SDK (software development kit) is one of the leading software tools for development of maritime chart reading applications. Used by many of the largest bridge suppliers in the world, it ensures fast and efficient development for ECDIS, ECS, VDR, SAR, simulators, situation awarnes systems, training software and other marine charting applications. NAVTOR ECDIS Kernel is ready for the new ECDIS standards and the upcoming S-100 framework.

Our engineering team possess an unrivalled experience and expertise, that has made NAVTOR a trusted partner and advisor that many look to for guidance on how to comply with new industry standards, improve data sharing and enhance overall vessel safety. 

​NAVTOR SDK allows you to:

  • Read data and updates in S-57/S-63 format through the opened SENC format
  • Display data in compliance with S-52 standard 
  • Use data for the various ECDIS application tasks
  • Display custom data with custom styles

​The NAVTOR SDK is prepared for the new ECDIS standards and the upcoming S-100 framework.
Delivered with source code
​​The NAVTOR SDK comes with all source code open, which opens for extensions and better understanding of the code. NAVTOR facilitates for good cooperation between the OEM and NAVTOR through the OEM community, 
High performance
​High performance, easy to use and good documentation are of highest priority. We focus on fast compilation of data and improved presentation. We are proud of the fast chart import from S-57/S-63. Conversion and verification of data in to the internal SENC format is among the fastest in the market.
​​Chartview
Included in the NAVTOR SDK installation is our chart reading application. Chartview is used for portrayal and performance demonstration, and includes chart import and chart presentation, S-52 and INT1 portrayal, palettes (day, dusk, night), display modes (base, standard, full), portrayal parameters and viewing groups, geodatabase update history, save charts to bitmap, bookmarks, toolbars and docking windows options.
Chartview NAVTOR SDK
INT 1 presentation in Chartview on the left, and Standard S-52 presentation in Chartview on the right

Generic ECDIS software

​NAVTOR offers a generic ECDIS application (G-ECDIS), developed using NAVTOR ECDIS kernel SDK.
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The software is based on IMO performance standard and fulfills all ECDIS standards requirements. The software runs on both Windows and Linux, and can be modified to OEM requests. 
G-ECDIS as base for NavStation
Our G-ECDIS has been type approved for touch monitors
Supported development environments
Windows Visual Studio 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015. 
Linux - GNU make (Qt Creator, NetBeans, Eclipse) 3. C++ Builder.

​NAVTOR SDK supports Linux and Windows 32-bits and 64-bits operating systems.
SDK Hightlights:
  • All components to make an ECDIS  
  • Delivered with all source code
  • Fast and steady ENC import in S-63/S-57 format
  • NAVTOR SENC Distribution service
  • Compliant with the upcoming S-100 framework
  • S-52 and INT1 chart presentation
  • AIO, NAVTEX, TotalTide, AML, Radar overlay, Radar targets, Weather, Mariner objects, routing, anti grounding
  • Optimized for NAVTOR ENC Service
Supported Standards
  • IMO Performance Standards
  • IEC 61174 
  • IEC 62288
  • IHO S-52  
  • IHO S-57
  • IHO S-64
  • IHO S-63