Simrad puts navigation aids directly in the radar view

New radar overlay for better situational awareness

Simrad Marine Electronics announced Navigation Aid on October 27, 2026, a new feature for the entire range of Simrad HALO recreational radars and B&G radar systems. The addition places navigation aid icons directly in the radar view, making channel marks, special marks and other fixed navigation points easier to distinguish from other radar returns.

The point is clear: the radar display gains more context without the user having to switch between multiple views. This is intended to improve situational awareness and contribute to safer, more confident navigation. Simrad also describes the feature as the first of its kind in recreational radar systems.

How it works and which systems are supported

Navigation Aid builds on AutoTrack, which already overlays tracked vessels and potential hazards in the radar app. The new feature also uses information from C-MAP premium charting data on Simrad multifunction displays to identify channel marks, special marks and other aids to navigation.

The feature can be switched on or off via the Vessels and Targets menu on compatible displays. Support is specified for NSX, NSX ULTRAWIDE, NSS 4 and NSO 4 with the upcoming NEON OS 2.6 software, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. On the B&G side, Zeus S, Zeus S ULTRAWIDE, Zeus SR and Zeus SRX are supported. Compatible C-MAP DISCOVER X or REVEAL X charts are required.