OpenSeaMap
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OpenSeaMap is a software project collecting freely usable nautical information and geospatial data to create a worldwide nautical chart. This chart is available on the OpenSeaMap website, and can also be downloaded for use as an electronic chart for offline applications.[1]
Quick Facts Type of site, Available in ...
Type of site | Wiki to create a free world map. |
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Available in | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic |
Owner | Community |
Created by | members of the OpenSeaMap and OpenStreetMap community |
URL | map |
Commercial | No |
Registration | only required for contributors |
Launched | 2009 |
Content license | CC BY-SA (map), ODbL (data) |
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The project is part of OpenStreetMap. OpenSeaMap is part of the OpenStreetMap database, and complements the spatial data with nautical information. Such data may be used in accordance with the Open Database License. This ensures integration into printed materials, websites and applications is possible, without being limited by restrictive licenses, or having to pay fees.