Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU016R - Mediterranean Southeast - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU016R - Mediterranean Southeast - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Explore the Southeast Mediterranean with Precision
Navigating the vibrant waters of the Southeast Mediterranean demands charts that capture every nuance—from bustling ports in Turkey to the ancient coastlines of Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and on to Libya's shores near Misratah. This chart package delivers that level of detail, blending Garmin's reliable mapping with Navionics' renowned data for a seamless on-water experience. Whether you're charting a course from Gulluk's marinas or dodging shallows off Israel's coast, these charts turn complex waters into confident journeys.
Imagine dropping anchor in a hidden cove near Beirut or threading through Cyprus's fishing grounds with contours sharp enough to spot prime spots. Boaters in this region face unique challenges like variable depths, strong winds, and heavy traffic—features here help you stay ahead.
Standout Features for Serious Mariners
These charts go beyond basic outlines, packing advanced tools into your chartplotter for real-world usability.
- Auto Guidance Technology: Pick your destination, set your preferences for depth and clearance, and watch as it plots a smart path around obstacles. Perfect for quick hops between Lebanese harbors or longer runs to Libyan waters—always cross-check with local knowledge for safety.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading levels to highlight your ideal fishing or cruising depths. Spot 5-meter zones off Syria's coast instantly, making it easier to target species that hug specific contours.
- Ultra-Detailed 1-Foot Contours: Reveal the seafloor's secrets with precision etching, ideal for bottom fishing in Cyprus or navigating narrow channels near Israeli ports. Swamps, canals, and intricate port layouts pop with clarity.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own threshold to flag risky shallows—crucial in the Mediterranean's unpredictable seabeds, helping avoid groundings during low tides or in unfamiliar bays.
- Satellite Imagery Overlay: High-res photos layered on charts give a bird's-eye reality check. Use it to scout marinas in Misratah or align with landmarks approaching Turkey's Gulluk.
3D Views That Bring the Sea to Life
Elevate your situational awareness with perspectives no flat chart can match.
- FishEye View: Dive underwater virtually to see bottom structure and contours from beneath the surface. Pair it with sonar for a live, customized fish-finding tool—game-changer for trolling in Lebanon's offshore grounds.
- MarinerEye View: A 3D panorama above and below the waterline, showing cliffs, buoys, and depths in context. Great for visualizing approaches to Israeli anchorages or Cyprus's rugged inlets.
- Aerial Photography: Stunning overhead shots of ports, harbors, and marinas. Enter a busy Turkish harbor or Libyan dock with confidence, spotting ramps and layouts from afar.
These views aren't just flashy—they integrate seamlessly with your plotter, overlaying real-time data for decisions that matter.
Maximize Your Charts: Pro Tips for Mediterranean Waters
To get the most from this coverage, consider the region's quirks. Winds can whip up fast in the Levantine Sea, so use Depth Range Shading to monitor wave-influenced depths. For fishing enthusiasts, 1-foot contours shine around Cyprus's reefs—target snapper or grouper by matching bait to structure.
- Update your chartplotter firmware for optimal Navionics integration.
- Combine FishEye with forward sonar for live bottom tracking during drifts.
- Practice Auto Guidance in familiar areas first; it's a planner, not autopilot.
- Overlay satellite imagery in daylight for harbor entries—nighttime aerials aid with lit landmarks.
- Share routes via Garmin's ecosystem for crewed trips across borders.
This setup empowers solo sailors, charter captains, and dive boat operators alike, turning data into dependable navigation.
Why Southeast Mediterranean Boaters Rely on These Charts
In a sea dotted with history—from ancient Tyre to modern marinas—these charts stand out for their fusion of coverage and innovation. Unlike basic maps, they address real pain points: crowded shipping lanes off Israel, variable bathymetry near Syria, and Libya's less-charted edges. Anglers praise the contour detail for unlocking productive wrecks; cruisers love the photo-realistic entries. Stored on microSD/SD, they're plug-and-play for most Garmin plotters, ready when you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What area does the VEU016R chart cover?
It spans from Gulluk, Turkey eastward through Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, extending west to Misratah, Libya—ideal for Southeast Mediterranean voyages.
Is this compatible with all Garmin chartplotters?
Yes, it's designed for Garmin chartplotters that support BlueChart g3 Vision HD, via microSD or SD card insertion.
How does Auto Guidance work?
Select a waypoint, input your boat's draft and clearance needs, and it generates a suggested path avoiding hazards—use as a planning aid alongside visual navigation.
Can I use FishEye View with sonar?
Absolutely; it overlays 3D bottom contours with live sonar data for an immersive, real-time underwater perspective.
What's the benefit of 1-foot contours for fishing?
They provide pinpoint accuracy on seafloor features, helping identify drop-offs, humps, and wrecks where fish congregate.
Does it include aerial photos of ports?
Yes, high-resolution aerial imagery covers many key ports, harbors, and marinas, easing entries into unfamiliar spots.
How do I customize shallow water shading?
Set a user-defined depth in your chartplotter settings to highlight and avoid potentially hazardous shallows.
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you're on the water. BlueChart ® G3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.
Garmin 010C077400 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VEU016R SE Mediterranean
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C077400 Features & Benefits
- Industry-Leading Coverage, Clarity And Detail With Updated Coastal Charts That Feature Integrated Garmin And Navionics ® Content
- Auto Guidance Technology Quickly Calculates A Suggested Route By Using Your Desired Depth And Overhead Clearance
- Provides Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enabling You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
- Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts
- To Give A Clear Picture Of Shallow Waters To Avoid, The Shallow Water Shading Allows For Shading At A User-Defined Depth
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery With Navigational Charts Overlaid Gives You A Realistic View Of Your Surroundings
- FishEye View - This Underwater Perspective Shows 3-D Representation Of Bottom And Contours As Seen From Below The Waterline
- MarinerEye View - This View Provides A 3-D Representation Of The Surrounding Area Both Above And Below The Waterline
- Crystal-Clear Aerial Photography Shows Exceptional Detail Of Many Ports, Harbors And Marinas And Is Ideal When Entering Unfamiliar Ports
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C077400 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU016R - Mediterranean Southeast - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
From Gllk, Turkey east to include Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon and Israel, then west to Misratah, Libya.
Premier Coastal Charts
- Industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® content
- Auto Guidance¹ technology quickly calculates a suggested route by using your desired depth and overhead clearance
- Includes Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1’ contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts
- To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, the Shallow Water Shading allows for shading at a user-defined depth
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you’re on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.
Auto Guidance
Whether you are fishing or cruising, select a spot, and get a route showing you the general path and nearby obstructions at a safe depth1.
Depth Range Shading
This feature displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Shallow Water Shading
To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g3 Vision charts feature 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter — ideal for entering unfamiliar harbors or ports.
FishEye View
This underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.
MarinerEye View
This view provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
Aerial Photography
Crystal-clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.BlueChart g2 Vision provides the same rich detailed charts as BlueChart g2 to help you make the most of your equipment. In addition, g2 Vision also has an ever-growing advanced database function.
SKU: NVN-30743
MPN: 010-C0774-00
UPC: 753759069544
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU016R - Mediterranean Southeast - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 30743 |
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