Charting in general, and electronic charting in particular, is a complex subject. We are asked these sorts of questions regularly.
This is of no surprise given the diverse range of regulations which surround the carriage and use of charts, and the various interpretations given to these regulations. The technical jargon is also often impenetrable.
In response to this, members of the two leading ENC centres – PRIMAR-Stavanger and IC-ENC – have joined forces to create a comprehensive guide to charts and chart carriage requirements.
Written in an easy to read “question and answer” style, this guide answers over twenty of the most commonly asked questions, and comes with extensive annexes detailing the regulations in force today.
It is hoped that this new guide will act as a useful reference document for anyone involved in the production, purchase, regulation or use of electronic charts. It will be kept up-to-date, and improved upon in response to your feedback.
To download your own PDF
copy of the guide, free of charge, please click on the appropriate link to the right (5Mb). Versions are now available in English, French and Spanish. If you experience problems downloading or opening the PDF file, you may need to upgrade your version of Adobe Reader.
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