Description
NOAA Nautical Chart 16003: Artic Coast is a standard navigation chart used by commercial and recreational mariners alike. Printed on-demand on water-resistant paper, this chart meets the definition of a nautical chart in SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 2.2 and satisfies carriage requirements in SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19.2.1.4.
Available Versions
1. NOAA Custom Chart (For Navigation)
- Created using the NOAA Custom Chart (NCC) application.
- Contains all the up-to-date information found in ENCs.
- Printed directly from the NOAA Custom Chart Application.
- Navigation Ready – meets current standards for maritime navigation.
- [View in Nautical Chart Viewer]
2. NOAA Traditional Chart (Not for Navigation)
- NOAA announced in 2019 its plan to sunset Raster Nautical Charts.
- The Raster Chart sunset program was completed in December 2024.
- This traditional chart is no longer updated and is not suitable for navigational use.
- Retained for historical and reference purposes only.
- [View in Nautical Chart Viewer]
Printing & Material
- On-demand printing ensures the latest available version at the time of order.
- Water-resistant paper for durability in marine environments.
Additional Information
NOAA Custom Chart (Updated)
Scale: 1587870
Paper Size: 36.0" x 46.0"
Actual Chart Size: 43.8" x 31.8"
Traditional NOAA Chart (Sunsetted)
Scale: 1,587,870
Paper Size: 36.0" x 48.0"
Actual Chart Size: 44.0" x 28.9"
Edition #: 19
Edition Date: 2018-11-01