Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU054R - Vestfjd-Svalbard-Varanger - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU054R - Vestfjd-Svalbard-Varanger - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Navigating the dramatic fjords of northern Norway and the remote archipelagos of Svalbard demands precision and reliability. The BlueChart g3 Vision HD VEU054R chart card delivers exactly that, blending Garmin's proven expertise with Navionics' detailed data to cover the stretch from Vestfjorden to Vadsø, including key spots like Tromsø and Narvik, plus approaches to Svalbard. Whether you're chasing cod in deep fjord waters, cruising past sheer cliffs, or venturing into Arctic territories, these charts turn complex coastlines into confident passages.
Exceptional Coverage for Northern Norway and Svalbard
This chart specializes in one of Europe's most breathtaking yet challenging marine regions. From the sheltered bays of Vestfjorden—home to vibrant fishing grounds—to the open coasts around Vadsø, you'll find intricate port plans, canal details, and swampy inlets rendered with stunning accuracy. Tromsø's bustling harbor and Narvik's industrial docks appear in sharp focus, while Svalbard's icy approaches highlight potential hazards like shifting pack ice and hidden reefs. Boaters here face narrow channels, unpredictable tides, and sudden weather shifts; this chart equips you with the layered intel to handle them all.
Key Navigation Features That Elevate Your On-Water Experience
- Auto Guidance Technology: Point to your destination, set your boat's draft and clearance, and watch as it plots a brisque route dodging shallows and overhead obstacles. Perfect for threading through Norway's labyrinthine fjords without second-guessing.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading levels to spotlight your ideal fishing depths or safe cruising zones. Spot that 20-meter contour for pollock runs or keep your keel clear in uncharted shallows.
- Shallow Water Shading: Define your no-go depth, and the chart highlights risky zones in eye-catching color—crucial for Svalbard's glacier-fed bays where depths plummet unexpectedly.
- Ultra-Detailed 1-Foot Contours: Pinpoint bottom structure for trophy fishing or precise anchoring. These fine lines reveal drop-offs and humps that generic charts miss, boosting your catch rates in Tromsø's rich grounds.
Immersive 3D Views and Imagery for Real-World Awareness
Elevate situational awareness with photorealistic overlays that make navigation intuitive. High-resolution satellite imagery layers seamlessly over vector charts, letting you match charted harbors to the real vista—like spotting Narvik's ore loaders from afar. FishEye View plunges you underwater, fusing contours with live sonar for a fish-hunter's dream. MarinerEye offers a panoramic 3D slice above and below the surface, ideal for maneuvering tight passes. Crystal-clear aerial photos zoom into marinas and ports, revealing dock layouts and breakwaters before you commit.
Why Boaters in Vestfjorden to Svalbard Swear by These Charts
In regions where fog rolls in fast and currents rip through narrows, outdated paper charts or basic GPS just won't cut it. This microSD/SD card integrates effortlessly with compatible chartplotters, updating your display with lifelike relief shading that mimics the seabed's texture. Anglers report landing bigger hauls by targeting contour sweet spots, while cruisers praise the stress-free entries into unfamiliar anchorages. It's not just data—it's a virtual scout, helping you fish smarter, sail safer, and explore bolder amid northern lights and midnight sun.
Tips for Maximizing Your Chart's Potential
- Pair with a compatible plotter's sonar overlay for live bottom tracking during Svalbard expeditions.
- Customize shading for local conditions—lighter tones for summer shallows, deeper for winter ice edges.
- Use 3D views during golden hour cruises; the satellite blend makes cliff navigation poetic.
- Pre-plan routes ashore, factoring Norway's strong tidal streams around full moons.
What areas does the VEU054R chart cover?
It provides detailed mapping from Vestfjorden to Vadsø along northern Norway's coast, including Tromsø, Narvik, and approaches to Svalbard—ideal for fjord hopping and Arctic ventures.
Is this chart compatible with my Garmin chartplotter?
Yes, it's designed for Garmin chartplotters that support BlueChart g3 Vision HD cards via microSD or SD slots.
How does Auto Guidance work in tight fjords?
It calculates routes based on your vessel's depth and clearance, suggesting paths that avoid known hazards—great for Norway's narrow channels, though always verify with visual checks.
Can I use the 3D views with sonar?
Absolutely—FishEye and MarinerEye integrate sonar data for a customized underwater perspective, enhancing fishing in contour-rich areas like Vestfjorden.
What's the benefit of 1-foot contours for fishing?
They reveal precise bottom features like ledges and holes where fish school, giving you an edge over coarser charts in Svalbard's deep waters.
Does it include satellite and aerial imagery?
Yes, high-res satellite overlays and detailed aerial photos of ports and marinas help with orientation in unfamiliar spots like Narvik or Tromsø.
How do I customize shallow water shading?
Set your preferred depth threshold in the plotter settings to highlight shallows, aiding safe navigation around Svalbard's glacial 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 010C079000 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VEU054R Vestfjd-Svalbard-Varanger
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C079000 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 010C079000 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU054R - Vestfjd - Svalbard - Varanger - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Detailed coverage of the northern Norway coast from Vestfjorden to Vadso including Tromsø and Narvik. Also includes coverage for Svalbard and approaches.
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.Detailed coverage of the northern coast of Norway from Vestfjorden to Vadso, including Tromsø and Narvik. It also includes reports on Svalbard and its methods. The BlueChart g2 ocean map has clear labels and a smoother overall presentation on the chartplotter display. With the help of this detailed marine mapping data, you can view the precise location of ships on the map related to ships, coastal features, anchorages, obstacles, waterways, restricted areas, etc.
SKU: NVN-30758
MPN: 010-C0790-00
UPC: 753759069704
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU054R - Vestfjd-Svalbard-Varanger - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 30758 |
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