Navigation sensors can be directly interfaced with the ECDIS processor’s 8 serial I/O ports. In order to integrate onboard sensors into the navigation network, the sensor adapter may be interfaced with the switching hub HUB100, from which distribution of the sensor data throughout the network is possible. Alternatively, multiple sensor adapters may be interfaced via Ethernet to integrate onboard sensors for use in the shipboard network. The FMD3200 can interface with existing FAR21x7/FAR28x7 series Radar for Radar overlay, target track info, route and waypoint exchange via Ethernet.