C-MAP WINS 2001 NMEA AWARD

October, 2001 - C-MAP has pulled off a rare "three-peat" in the marine electronics industry, winning the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) Award for Best Vector Charts for the third straight year. C-MAP was also honoured by the NMEA in 1994 and 1995 for a total of five awards in eight years - a feat unmatched in the industry.

Ken Cirillo, vice president/ general manager for C-MAP/USA, accepted this year's award at the 2001 NMEA convention, held recently in Sanibel, Florida. Winners in various product categories from around the world are selected by a cross section of the marine electronics industry, including dealers, manufacturer's reps and Certified Marine Electronics Technicians.

"Receiving this award from dealers, installers and our peers within the industry validates that we are doing the right things, and it sends a strong message of thanks to our hard-working employees at C-MAP offices around the world," said Cirillo.

C-MAP NT vector-based charts provide accurate electronic charting for a wide varety of applications, such as sailing, bluwater sportfishing, commercial fishing, even cruising inland lakes and waterways. C-MAP updates most of it's NT charts and detailed Ports & Tides databases twice annually, so boaters always have current, accurate information at their fingertips. Special promotions and the introduction of club C-MAP - exclusive owner's club with numerous benefits - have made it easier and more cost-effective than ever for boaters to meet their electronic charting needs.