Charts - Navigation and Communication
Marine navigation charts provide officially sourced geographic, depth, hazard, buoyage, port and route information for safe vessel navigation. They are supplied as paper nautical charts, raster charts or electronic navigational charts (ENCs) used with approved ECDIS.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Charts |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Navigation and Communication |
| Product Reference | 776 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | ADMIRALTY (UKHO), NOAA, PRIMAR, ChartWorld |
| Unit of Measure | Piece or license |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Hydrographic data for depths, coastline, hazards and aids to navigation |
| 2. Paper, raster and vector electronic chart formats |
| 3. Chart updates and navigational warnings |
| 4. Coverage for coastal, offshore and port areas |
| 5. Supports voyage planning and route monitoring |
Applications of Charts
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Voyage planning and route monitoring |
| 2. Coastal, port and harbor navigation |
| 3. Navigation in restricted or offshore waters |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts | United Kingdom Hydrographic Office |
| ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service | United Kingdom Hydrographic Office |
| NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| PRIMAR ENC Service | PRIMAR |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts | Chart format | Printed paper nautical chart | — |
| ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service | Data format | ENC vector data | — |
| NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts | Data format | S-57 ENC | — |
| PRIMAR ENC Service | Distribution | Licensed electronic chart cells and updates | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Electronic navigational charts are generally produced according to IHO S-57 or S-101 standards and used in IMO-compliant ECDIS. SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 19 defines carriage requirements. Paper charts should be official and maintained with the issuing hydrographic office's corrections. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Charts themselves are normally issued or authorized by national hydrographic offices rather than individually class-approved. The ECDIS equipment used to display ENCs may be type-approved by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas or ClassNK. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | For paper charts, select the correct edition and apply all applicable corrections before use. For ENCs, install through the approved ECDIS or chart management system, verify permits, licensing and cell coverage, and confirm the latest update status. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Keep paper charts corrected using official Notices to Mariners and replace superseded editions. Apply ENC updates promptly, maintain valid permits, back up chart licenses and verify chart status before each voyage. |
| Safety Notes | Use official charts and current corrections only. Charts do not replace visual navigation, radar, position fixing or navigational warnings. Confirm that ECDIS, backup arrangements and chart carriage comply with SOLAS, flag-state and company requirements. |
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