Nautical chart cancellation process, timelines, and strategic approach webinar

An invitation to register for a cross-country webinar on 4/22 from NOAA's Office of Coast Survey. The webinar will discuss the end of traditional raster nautical chart production, as well as NOAA's strengthened focus on the production of ENCs.

Contact: Colby Harmon, 240-847-8121

In November 2019, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) initiated a five-year process to end all raster nautical chart production. NOAA is intent on easing the transition to ENC-based products while continuing to support safe navigation. NOAA invites the public to attend a webinar, which will provide information about ending production of its traditional paper nautical charts and associated raster chart products and services. The discussion will include the rationale for sunsetting traditional nautical charts and the focus on improvements to the NOAA premier nautical chart product – the electronic navigational chart (NOAA ENC®). The criteria for prioritizing specific chart cancellations and methods of announcing cancellations, and the general chart cancellation timeline will also be covered. What – Nautical chart cancellation process, timelines, and strategic approach webinar When – April 22, 2021, 1:00 p.m. EDT Where – Register for the webinar here https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2235401010986383374

NOAA Office of Coast Survey is the nation's nautical chartmaker. Originally formed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Coast Survey updates charts, surveys the coastal seafloor, responds to maritime emergencies, and searches for underwater obstructions that pose a danger to navigation.