Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAE003R - Taiwan - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAE003R - Taiwan - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Navigate Taiwan's Waters with Precision and Confidence
Exploring the dynamic coastlines of Taiwan, from bustling ports like Kaohsiung to serene stretches along the east coast, demands charts that deliver unmatched detail and reliability. This Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision HD edition, tailored for the VAE003R region, equips your chartplotter with vivid, high-definition visuals that transform complex navigation into an intuitive experience. Whether you're a seasoned mariner docking in Chi-Lung or a recreational boater charting a course near the Ryukyu Islands, these charts blend official hydrographic data with cutting-edge Garmin innovations to keep you safe and informed.
Crafted for real-world adventures, it goes beyond basic mapping by layering in satellite imagery, 3D perspectives, and smart guidance tools. Imagine spotting subtle depth changes at a glance or plotting a custom route that respects your vessel's specs—all while enjoying crystal-clear overhead views of marinas and landmarks.
Comprehensive Coverage for Taiwan and Beyond
This chart suite spans the full Taiwanese coastline, extending to key areas along mainland China from Macau up to Shanghai. You'll get intricate details on vital hubs including Chi-Lung, Kao-Hsiung, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Guangzhou. It also includes the Ryukyu Islands to the east and Babuyan Islands to the south, providing seamless transitions across these vibrant maritime zones. Note that while boundaries touch Hong Kong, local restrictions mean focused coverage stays clear of that area.
Perfect for coastal cruising, offshore fishing trips, or commercial passages, the coverage emphasizes high-traffic ports, narrow channels, and fishing grounds with spot-on soundings and contours. Boaters praise its accuracy in regions where tides shift quickly and currents demand respect.
Standout Features That Elevate Your On-Water Experience
- Auto Guidance Technology: Input your boat's size and watch as it generates a suggested path to your waypoint, factoring in safe clearances and obstacles—ideal for threading through Taiwan's busy straits.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading levels to highlight your preferred fishing or sailing depths, making it easier to avoid shallows near places like the Pescadores Islands.
- Ultra-Fine 1-Foot Contours: Reveal the seafloor's nuances in swamps, canals, and ports, sharpening your edge for bottom fishing or precise anchoring.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own threshold to visually flag risks, a game-changer in Taiwan's variable tidal zones.
- MarinerEye and FishEye 3D Views: Dive into immersive above- and below-water perspectives, helping you visualize approaches to marinas like those in Keelung with stunning clarity.
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery: Overlay realistic photos of bridges, ports, and landmarks for unmatched situational awareness, especially useful in fog-prone or nighttime ops.
- Aerial Photography: Zoom into harbors with photo-perfect detail, easing first-time entries into unfamiliar spots like Xiamen across the strait.
These elements pull from trusted official sources and private surveys, ensuring navigational aids, tides, currents, and harbor plans are as current and dependable as possible. Stored conveniently on microSD/SD card, it's ready to plug into compatible Garmin chartplotters for instant access.
Why Boaters Choose This for Taiwan Adventures
Fishermen targeting reef structures off Taiwan's east coast appreciate the pinpoint contours and FishEye views for spotting prime spots. Cruisers weaving through the Taiwan Strait value Auto Guidance for stress-free routing amid heavy traffic. Even delivery skippers rely on satellite layers to confirm landmarks during low visibility. It's not just data—it's a trusted companion that boosts safety, efficiency, and enjoyment on every outing. Pair it with your Garmin setup, and you'll navigate with the confidence of locals who know these waters inside out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the VAE003R chart cover?
It provides detailed coverage of Taiwan's entire coast, mainland China from Macau to Shanghai, Ryukyu Islands, and Babuyan Islands, with zoomed-in charts for ports like Kaohsiung and Shanghai.
Is this compatible with all Garmin chartplotters?
Yes, it's designed for compatible Garmin chartplotters that support BlueChart g2 Vision HD, ensuring seamless integration via microSD or SD card.
How does Auto Guidance work in these charts?
Enter your vessel dimensions, select a destination, and it calculates a suggested route avoiding hazards—great for planning but always verify with active navigation.
What makes the 3D views useful for Taiwan boating?
MarinerEye shows underwater terrain from below the surface, while FishEye blends above- and below-water details, aiding precise maneuvers in ports and around reefs.
Does it include satellite imagery and aerial photos?
Absolutely—high-res satellite overlays for landmarks and clear aerial shots of harbors enhance awareness, especially in crowded or new-to-you areas.
Can I customize depth shading?
Yes, with up to 10 depth ranges and user-defined shallow water shading, tailor visuals to your needs for fishing or safe passage.
What's the storage format?
It comes on a microSD/SD card, plugging directly into your device for quick setup and reliable performance.
BlueChart ® G3 Vision includes all the reliability, functionality and integrated Garmin and Navionics content of BlueChart g3 while adding even more exceptional features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you along your journeys.
Garmin 010C087800 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VAE003R Taiwan Coastal
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C087800 Features & Benefits
- Derived From Official Charts And Private Sources To Provide Navigational Aids, Spot Soundings, Depth Contours, Tides And Currents, And Detailed Harbors And Marinas
- Garmin Auto Guidance Technology Shows A Suggested Route To A Destination
- Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enables 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 And Navigation
- Shallow Water Shading Feature Allows For Depth Shading At A User-Defined Level To Aid In Navigation
- Unique 3D Views Like MarinerEye And FishEye Provide Additional Perspective Both Above And Below The Water Line
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Of Ports, Marinas, Bridges And Navigational Landmarks For Superior Situational Awareness
- 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 010C087800 Warranties
BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAE003R - Taiwan - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Mainland China from Macau to Shanghai, the Taiwanese coast in its entirety, the Ryukyu Islands to the east, and the Babuyan Islands to the south. Included in this overall general coverage are a number of detailed charts covering areas such as Chi-Lung, Tai., Kao-Hsiung, Tai., Shanghai, Chi., Xiamen, Chi., and Guangzhou, Chi. The boundaries of this chart encompass Hong Kong however due to request from the local government all data has been removed surrounding Hong Kong.
Our Premium Chart Offering
- Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas
- Garmin Auto Guidance technology shows a suggested route to a destination¹
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables 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 and navigation
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
- Unique 3D views like MarinerEye and FishEye provide additional perspective both above and below the water line
- High-resolution satellite imagery of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks for superior situational awareness
Auto Guidance¹
Auto Guidance technology quickly calculates a suggested route using your boat's dimensions and a suggested path to follow.
Depth Range Shading
Displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g2 Vision HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
MarinerEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the ocean floor as seen from below the waterline.
FishEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings so you can navigate with a clear moving-chart representation of your boat’s position. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter.
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.Through this detailed marine information, you can understand the precise chart position of your ship and navigation equipment, coastal features, anchorages, obstacles, waterways, restricted areas, etc...
SKU: NVN-31029
MPN: 010-C0878-00
UPC: 753759070588
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAE003R - Taiwan - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 31029 |
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