The Mariner's Blog

  • Jul 2, 2018
  • Monique Dean
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...

NOAA joins forces with Port Miami to safely bring in larger cargo ships
  • Jun 7, 2018
  • Monique Dean
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 ...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Raster Navigational Chart (RNC) Tile Service exhibits first Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)-only product
  • Apr 25, 2018
  • Monique Dean
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...

Final National Charting Plan released by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Jan 17, 2018
  • Charles Hays
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 ...

  • Aug 7, 2015
  • Charles Hays
New IHO S-52 ECDIS Standards: What does it mean for electronic navigation charts & ECDIS?

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) has well documented mandatory carriage of ECDIS for SOLAS class vessels, but new technical standa...

  • Mar 16, 2012
  • Tim Gossett
What e-Navigator Means for You

A number of UKHO distributors met with UKHO representatives in Baltimore this week to prepare for the launch of Admiralty’s e-Navigator. The system...

  • Feb 24, 2012
  • Tim Gossett
What are official ENCs?

ECDIS mandation is coming. On a rolling timetable starting in July this year, certain vessels will be required to use ECDIS as the primary means of...