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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SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS
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SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS

This blog article covers the process on how to update ENCs in ECDIS by using our voyage planning software SPICA e-Navigator. Read on to s...

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IMDG Code
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Summary of Changes to IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 Edition

The newest IMDG Code 41-22 Edition has been released in print form and contains several small changes and a new chapter. Find out more wi...

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Understanding How to Navigate the Intracoastal Waterway
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Understanding How to Navigate the Intracoastal Waterway

  The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is a shipping route in the United States that was completed on June 18, 1949, and runs for 3,000 mi...

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Guide for Buying Nautical Flash Cards
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Guide for Buying Nautical Flash Cards

Studying for nautical exams from the United States Coast Guard can be challenging. You need to know a variety of information if you want...

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Ships Clocks, Ships Bell Clocks, Tide Clocks and Their Uses
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Ships Clocks, Ships Bell Clocks, Tide Clocks and Their Uses

Ships clocks and tide clocks are two of maritime history's most iconic timekeeping devices. They were initially designed to keep ships o...

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