It is important to deepen your knowledge about the product you use; therefore, in this guide you can find out more about what each layer represents and means!

Here are the 10 layers that are described in this guide:

ECA/SECA stands for Emission Control Area/Sulphur Emission Control Area.

As of 1st January 2020, International Maritime Organization (IMO) enforced the Sulphur Emission Regulations, which require that all ships shall reduce their Sulphur emissions from 3,5 % to 0,5% in all of the world's seas.

Implementing the global 0.50% Sulphur limit has not changed the requirements applicable to the four ECAs designated under Regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI. So in the North American US Caribbean, the North Sea, and the Baltic 0,10% Sulphur limit continues to apply. In addition, several countries have implemented even stronger limits in their ECA/SECA zones. To find the applicable regulation click on the highlighted sone to get the specific requirements.

Note that you can click on the different zones to get more information about them.

The International Navigating Limits (INL) define the geographical limits within which ships can operate without incurring additional insurance premiums from hull and machinery and other relevant underwriters.

Note that you can click on each area for specific information about the limits.

Clicking on this icon highlights the area covered by IMO´s polar water codes

which set rules for ships operating in this area.

Note that you can click on the different zones to get more information about them.

Clicking this icon will give you the limits of the current sea ice.

It is updated from NSIDC daily.

Clicking canals highlights important canals on the map.

When clicking the highlighted canal in the map you will see the applicable restrictions.

Note that you can click on the different canals to get more information about them.

This shows you the Exclusive Economic Zone at sea of each country.

Note that you can click on the different zones to get more information about them.

Clicking the applicable load line zone gives you the dates when

there are deadweight restrictions in each zone.

Note that you can click on the different zones to get more information about them.

Turning on this layer will highlight areas where anti-shipping incidents have taken place in the last 365 days. Clicking on each highlight will give you a description of the incident.

Note that you can click on the different zones to get more information about them.

Enabling this layer will illuminate regions that pose a high risk for navigation or are designated as conflict zones.

Enabling this layer will illuminate wind farms located on the water.

Congratulations! 🎉

You now know how to add map layers to your ShipAtlas map.

In our next guide, you will learn more about the weather layers in ShipAtlas.