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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Revolutionizing Electronic Navigation: Exploring IHO Standard S-100 and Its Advantages over S-57

Revolutionizing Electronic Navigation: Exploring IHO Standard S-100 and Its Advantages over S-57

In the ever-evolving world of maritime navigation, technological advancements have played a pivotal role in enhancing safety and efficie...

SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple

SPICA e-Navigator: e-Navigation Made Simple

SPICA e-Navigator is an ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) passage planning software that helps navigators plan a s...

What Are the U.S. Coast Pilots?

What Are the U.S. Coast Pilots?

The United States Coast Pilot series consists of 10 volumes of nautical books detailing vital information required for navigating waterw...

Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?

Time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?

Is it time to switch from paper charts to electronic navigational charts?  Here are a few good reasons why you should consider dumping y...

SEALL ECDIS: A Smart ECDIS That Simply Works

SEALL ECDIS: A Smart ECDIS That Simply Works

Although adoption was initially slow, electronic navigation charts are taking over traditional paper chart navigation for a majority of ...