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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Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) interface showing detailed maritime navigation charts with various symbols indicating navigation aids, hazards, and courses.
CartographyCharts

The Benefits of Vessels Switching to Pay-As-You-Sail for ECDIS

The maritime industry is embracing Pay-As-You-Sail (PAYS) for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), a model that char...

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DatabaseGuide

Janes Fighting Ships: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Naval Forces

  For over a century, Jane's Fighting Ships has stood as the foremost resource on the capabilities, specifications, and development of t...

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Close-up view of a hand pointing to a digital ECDIS display showing navigational charts and maritime information, illustrating the use of electronic navigation technology onboard a vessel.
Digital TechnologyE-Navigation

Why Your Vessel Needs an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey

In the maritime industry, where safety and compliance are paramount, the need for an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey cannot be overs...

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A modern ECDIS training workstation featuring multiple monitors displaying electronic navigation charts and navigational data, designed for enhancing maritime training and safety.
Digital NavigationDigital Technology

Beyond the Classroom: ECDIS Training Online Reimagined

Discover how American Nautical Services, Inc. is redefining maritime education with our cutting-edge ECDIS e-Learning courses. Breaking a...

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Ensuring Compliance: Preparing Vessels for Bridge Audit with SOLAS Nautical Charts and Publication Carriage Requirements
CartographyCharts

Ensuring Compliance: Preparing Vessels for Bridge Audit with SOLAS Nautical Charts and Publication Carriage Requirements

American Nautical Services, Inc. is at the forefront of assisting large yachts and other vessels in successfully navigating the complexit...

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