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Worlds first suite of security paper charts The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office's two new Admiralty Maritime Security Charts, cover the waters around India and Southeast Asia, including the Malacca Straits.These paper charts provide a single point of reference for recording the most up-to-date security information and, taken together with the UKHO's three existing security and piracy charts, create the world's first suite of security planning charts.Admiralty Maritime Security Charts are designed to be used by ship personnel, shore-based managers and security specialists as a key voyage planning tool for recording the latest security-critical navigational information, which can be accessed for free via the UKHO's Security Related Information to Mariners (SRIM) service, and for plotting any sightings or incidents that could pose a threat to security. This includes not just piracy but also other security threats, including armed robbery, embargoes, exclusion zones, illegal fishing and smuggling, as well as routing and reporting requirements put in place by military or security forces.The Maritime Security Charts also provide instructions on the Voluntary Community Reporting (VCR) requirements, whereby merchant vessels operating in the VCR region of Southeast Asia and surrounding waters can report any maritime security issues or unusual behaviour.Chris Parry MBE MA, Head ...

NAVTOR to distribute ENCs

Counterfeit documents do not satisfy the carriage requirements of SOLAS The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office has issued a warning over the dangers posed to the safety of vessels, crews and cargoes by counterfeit nautical charts and publications and has produced a simple guide to help identify genuine Admiralty products.The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has recently observed an increase in the number of counterfeit versions of its Admiralty charts and publications in circulation. Counterfeit documents do not satisfy the carriage requirements of the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), as they have not been issued officially by or on the authority of a Government, authorized hydrographic office or other relevant government institution.Their carriage may also fail to satisfy (and may be contrary to) the laws of Flag State Authorities and Port State Control, as well as increasing the safety risk for vessels, crews and cargoes. Furthermore, carriage of counterfeit documents is against the law in all countries that have signed the Berne Convention on copyright, which includes the vast majority of nations.John Dawson, Head of Marketing at the UK Hydrographic Office, said:"The UKHO urges all purchasers, users, inspectors and regulators to be vigilant for counterfeit Admiralty charts ...

UKHO Extends Its Global ECDIS Training Campaign

UKHO Admiralty Maritime Security Planning Charts

UKHO Admiralty Maritime Security Planning Charts

Providing greater navigational detail The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced new ENC (Electronic Navigational Chart) coverage in Vietnam, providing greater navigational detail for the region.The three new ENCs cover the ports and approaches to Vung Tau, which includes the main container port of Cai Mep, and are only available through the Admiralty Vector Chart Service.UKHO says that the new ENCs have been produced in response to increasing demand from shipping companies for chart data for the region."Vietnam continues to outperform many economies around the world. Increased shipping trade plays a key role in maintaining that growth so fully compliant digital coverage of this area is an important addition for many shipping companies," said Guy Edwards, head of Admiralty Asia Pacific, Singapore."We worked closely with our colleagues in the Vietnam Maritime Safety Authority to produce these ENCs to cover the key hub of Vung Tau and container port of Cai Mep, which represent a major gateway to trade in southern Vietnam."The Admiralty Vector Chart Service contains over 11,500 ENCs and coverage of over 2,950 of the world's ports.Source: UKHO