Nautical Charts - Navigation and Communication
Nautical charts are official or privately produced marine publications used for voyage planning, navigation, and safe operation of ships. They show depths, hazards, aids to navigation, coastlines, ports, routes, and communication-related information.
ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Nautical Charts for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Nautical Charts |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Navigation and Communication |
| Product Reference | 182 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | UK Hydrographic Office (ADMIRALTY), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navionics |
| Unit of Measure | Piece or Set |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Paper charts or digital Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) |
| 2. Hydrographic survey data and charted depths |
| 3. Aids to navigation, lights, buoys, and landmarks |
| 4. Port, anchorage, route, and communication information |
| 5. Regular updates through Notices to Mariners or electronic updates |
Applications of Nautical Charts
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Passage planning and route monitoring |
| 2. Coastal, ocean, port, and restricted-water navigation |
| 3. Bridge navigation using ECDIS or paper-chart systems |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Chart (SNC) | UK Hydrographic Office |
| ADMIRALTY Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) | UK Hydrographic Office |
| NOAA Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Navionics Platinum+ Marine Charts | Navionics |
| C-MAP DISCOVER Marine Charts | C-MAP |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Chart (SNC) | Format | Printed paper chart | — |
| ADMIRALTY Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) | Data standard | IHO S-57 or S-101, depending on edition | — |
| NOAA Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) | Coverage | United States waters and selected approaches | — |
| Navionics Platinum+ Marine Charts | Format | Digital chart card and compatible navigation-app data | — |
| C-MAP DISCOVER Marine Charts | Format | Digital chart card and compatible chartplotter data | — |
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 | SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 requires appropriate and up-to-date nautical charts or an approved ECDIS arrangement. Relevant standards include IMO MSC.232(82), IHO S-57, IHO S-101, IHO S-63, and applicable national hydrographic-office requirements. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Charts themselves are generally issued or authorized by hydrographic authorities rather than class societies. ECDIS equipment used for carriage compliance may be type-approved by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, or ClassNK, subject to flag-state requirements. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Store paper charts flat in a dry chart table or approved chart cabinet. Load digital charts and permits only into compatible, type-approved ECDIS or chartplotter systems, then verify coverage, license validity, datum, and update status. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Keep paper charts corrected using official Notices to Mariners. Apply ENC updates promptly, maintain valid permits and backups, verify chart update status before each voyage, and replace damaged or obsolete charts. |
| Safety Notes | Use the latest officially corrected chart data and maintain an appropriate backup navigation arrangement. Do not rely solely on unofficial recreational chart data for SOLAS navigation. Confirm chart datum, scale, survey quality, depths, hazards, and navigational warnings before use. |
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