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  • by Monique Dean
  • Jul 02, 2018

Developers now have easy access to UK tidal data with the new ADMIRALTY API

What is the ADMIRALTY API? The ADMIRALTY API enables you to access tidal predictions for the UK coastline. It allows anyone with access to get pre...

  • by Monique Dean
  • Jun 07, 2018

NOAA joins forces with Port Miami to safely bring in larger cargo ships

  The Challenge As vessels come near the port in Miami, they face a particular challenge: strong currents from the Gulf Stream run perpendicular ...

  • by Monique Dean
  • Apr 25, 2018

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Raster Navigational Chart (RNC) Tile Service exhibits first Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)-only product

  What is the NOAA RNC Tile Service? The NOAA RNC Tile Service delivers standardized nautical chart tilesets for the public. The Tile Service ter...

  • by Monique Dean
  • Mar 26, 2018

World Maritime Day 2018

"The mission of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a United Nations specialized agency is to promote safe, secure, environmentally so...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Feb 26, 2018

Safety Regulations for Mooring Operations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee

On January 22-23, 2018, new guidelines for safe mooring and draft amendments to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Regulation 11-1/3-8 were discussed by...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Jan 17, 2018

Final National Charting Plan released by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Final National Charting Plan released by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) The Coast Survey was first introduced in 1807 to ...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Sep 08, 2017

Special Message On Hurricane Irma

    Dear Valued Customers,   Please be advised due to Hurricane Irma we will be closed on Monday September, 11th 2017. We will reopen after the hu...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Aug 02, 2016

USCG releases new 46 CFR Subchapter M Final Rule: Inspection of Towing Vessels

  On June 20, 2016 the U.S. Coast Guard published in the Federal Register new towing vessel regulations that establish new requirements for the de...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Jun 03, 2016

International Code For The Construction And Equipment Of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases In Bulk (IGC Code, 2016 Edition) now available

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has now published the International Code For The Construction And Equipment Of Ships Carrying Li...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Mar 28, 2016

Delay in Required Software Updates in ECDIS for IHO S-52 Presentation Library

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) subcommittee on Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has extended the transition ...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Mar 25, 2016

New Bridge Procedures Guide, 5th Edition now available

  The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) released the much anticipated 5th edition of Bridge Procedures Guide in March of 2016. The new 5th e...

  • by Charles Hays
  • Feb 08, 2016

U.S. Carriage Requirements for Nautical Charts & Publications on Board Ships

Who does §33 CFR 164 apply to for Federal carriage requirements of nautical charts and publications? U.S. vessels meeting the applicability paramet...