Imray · M — Mud

M — Mud

SeabedCore

The italic abbreviation M identifies a mud seabed.

What it means
An italic M printed in the water area records mud at the surveyed seabed position. A qualifier may describe consistency.
Why it matters
Mud can provide good holding, but very soft or shallow mud behaves differently. Consider the complete bottom description and local conditions.
Imray Symbols and abbreviations (2022) — Seabed characteristics