NOAA Electronic Charts Updates

Friday, May 30, 2003

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has launched an electronic chart update service via its Nautical Charts Internet site. Users may access chart updates published in the USCG Local Notice to Mariners, NIMA Notice to Mariners, and Canadian Coast Guard Notice to Mariners. Chart updates include information on aids to navigation changes, hazards to navigation, and other essential information for safe navigation. (5/29/03). (Source: Haight Gardner Holland & Knight, May 2003)

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Marine Electronics

Northrop Grumman Upgrades Arklow Shipping ECDIS Systems

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ASA Electronics Partners with Independent Boat Builders

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Australian Reef Pilots Win Safety Award

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Ports

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China Container Terminal Cargo Volumes Surge

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