Established in 1979, CARIS is a leading developer of geospatial software designed for the hydrographic and marine industries. Developed in co-operation with hydrographic clients and universities worldwide, CARIS software is designed to cater specifically for the marine GIS community, and is built on decades of hydrographic experience.

No other single company can supply a software solution for your entire offline workflow. The CARIS Ping-to-Chart solution is designed to deliver an integrated and seamless solution for the entire workflow of hydrographic information from processing the echo sounder ping to the production and distribution of the chart. This integrated software solution provides our clients with resource optimisation and a true operational advantage.

The CARIS Ping-to-Chart solution includes products that address the need to manage bathymetric datasets containing billions of soundings, to support the development of multiple chart types from a single source and to be able to distribute and interrogate high-density bathymetry over the internet.

CARIS software also offers peace of mind backed by a comprehensive level of industry leading support. CARIS offers training sessions, consulting and technical support services, as well as an extensive series of courses to make sure that its clients fully utilise the software’s capabilities. Users can also gain swift access to qualified technical experts via on-line services, multilingual telephone support and e-mail.

Find out why CARIS software is selected by national mapping and charting agencies, survey companies, port and waterway authorities, oil and gas companies and academic institutions around the world by visiting www.caris.com.