The software and charts thus remain current and provide the most accurate information possible. Coverage areas for the product launch include the contiguous US, with plans to roll out additional regions in the future.
The product delivers a host of features such as integrating AIS data onto the charts, radar overlay, a comprehensive 24/7 support network and, for tow and barge operators, a features that allows customers to input actual barge sizes and configurations which can be saved and called up if there is an identical barge configuration on another trip.

‘Jeppesen Workboat Navigator is a game changing application because for the first time workboats have a professional information service that combines several critical data sources together into one comprehensive display, said Jeppeson Marine senior vice president Tim Sukle. ‘We are working with many operators who are evaluating the benefits and efficiencies of our new offering, and we expect to announce a launch customer in the very near future.’