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DNV follow up study on ECDIS and ENC coverage
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A comprehensive report on charts and carriage requirements has been produced by the Primar information working group in cooperation with IC-ENC.

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This document aims to provide a frame of reference for users who want a firm basis for making an educated decision on the equipment and data to use

It has been compiled by the hydrographic offices of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the UK, with the maritime authorities of the same countries verifying the references and interpretations of the international regulations covered.

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This document consists of a number of interrelated sections:

• Section 1: Overview of electronic charting and regulations (pdf)
• Section 2: A Compendium of Flag State ECDIS requirements (pdf)
• Section 3: ECDIS Training (pdf)
  
• Section 4: Technical aspects of electronic Charts (pdf)
  
• Section 5: Appendix: References, glossary, further reading, endorsements (pdf)
  

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• "Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements edition 2.zip"
• Spanish Version (zip file)
• Japanese Version (pdf)

Facts about paper charts
This document is a complement to “Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements”
but can be read as a stand-alone document. Contents of document “Facts about paper charts” are completely derived from the 1st edition of document “Facts about charts and carriage requirements” (2004), only minor editorial changes have been made.

In this document the reader can find definitions of the different forms of new versions
of paper charts and also learn how charts covering the same area are varying depending on producer.

It is important to have a thorough knowledge of that information because paper charts are usually the basis for ENC and RNC production and up-dating. IHO has also defined so called INT scheme for paper charts, it is internationally recognized and widely used as a basis of paper chart production. Worldwide coverage of paper charts produced according to INT scheme is complete.

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• Charts and Carriage Presentation
• Facts about Charts
• Multi media presentation
  

Effect of ENC coverage on ECDIS risk reduction

In this report, the results from a study on the effect of Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) coverage on Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) risk reduction is reported. Global traffic data for cargo ships has been evaluated in relation to the present and future global coverage of ENC to provide an overview. Also, eleven specific ship routes, representative for global merchant shipping, has been analysed to assess the ECDIS risk reducing potential in light of actual ENC coverage along these routes. Currently, the global coverage of suitable ENC lie between 82% and 94%. The coverage along selected routes varied from 28% to 100%, with four of the eleven routes having 100% coverage.

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Formal Safety Assessment
With the completion of the formal safety assessment (FSA) by DNV sponsored by Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the UK the case for the use ENCs and ECDIS has never been clearer – and has taken a major step forward.
Read more in:
FSA – Detailed Considerations of ECDIS as Risk Control Options

Norwegian Authorities requirements to nautical chart data used for navigation in Norwegian waters
Norwegian coastal waters are among the worlds most demanding to navigate, both with regards to the distinctive topography and to the very variable climatic conditions. This reality places great demands on the technical standards of vessels, nautical geographical information, the level of competence and ship equipment.
Read more in the letter signed by Mr Rune Teisrud, Director General NMD and Mr Frode Klepsvik, Director NHS.

Read more and find the letter in Norwegian in the NEWS menu in this web.

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