Abstract: The paper discusses ways to organise visual representation in a multi-beam ahead looking sonars whose function is to detect objects on the bottom and in pelagic zones. Forms of visual representation are shown and illustrated on the basic screen (panoramic representation and setting, alarms) and on the auxiliary screen (type A, B and special). Special forms of visual representation are mainly used in detecting objects in difficult hydrological conditions and when classifying objects. Several types of visual representations are shown, including a historical data example, multiplied type A representation in multiple beams and two types of quasi-spatial displays.