Charles Hays
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Charles Hays

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Charles Hays is the Sales & Marketing Manager at American Nautical Services, where he has spent nearly 17 years helping captains and chief officers of 500 GT+ yachts keep their ECDIS systems and digital chart libraries current, secure, and Flag State inspection-ready. Certified in ECDIS and holding an MBA from Florida State University, he also oversees the companys ISO 9001 Quality Management System, giving him a front-row view of what inspectors look for and where vessels fall short. Through his work at American Nautical Services and his weekly newsletter Bridge Watch, Charles covers chart compliance, Flag State requirements, and the regulatory updates that matter most to working maritime professionals.

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Top 10 U.S. Shipyards Where Ships Are Built: Complete Guide

Top 10 U.S. Shipyards Where Ships Are Built: Complete Guide

American maritime strength depends on robust domestic shipbuilding in the US. From aircraft carriers protecting national security to comm...

What is Flotsam and Jetsam in Shipping: Explained

What is Flotsam and Jetsam in Shipping: Explained

When cargo ends up in the ocean, whether from an accident or emergency jettisoning, the legal classification determines who owns what and...

Important Ship Construction Regulations to Follow

10 Important Ship Construction Regulations to Follow: A SOLAS Requirements Guide

Building Seaworthy Vessels Under a Regulatory Framework Ship construction requires more than welding steel plates and installing engines....

International Waters Boundaries, Jurisdiction and Legal Implications: All You Need to Know

International Waters Boundaries, Jurisdiction and Legal Implications: All You Need to Know

Here's something most people don't realize about international waters: the "12-mile rule" everyone talks about is actually the beginning ...

Quick Guide to the ISPS Code for Ships: Enhance Maritime Security

Quick Guide to the ISPS Code for Ships: Enhance Maritime Security

Why the ISPS Code Became Essential for Maritime Security The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center fundamentally...