Release of Ukrainian ENCs
A large set of Ukrainian ENCs was released on 1 April. Covering the Black Sea, these comprise 103 cells organised in General
(usage band 2), Coastal (usage band 3), Approach (usage band 4), Harbour (usage band 5) and Berthing (usage band 6) scales.
DNV follow up study on ECDIS and ENC coverage
In this report, an updated study on the effect of Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) coverage on Electronic
Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) risk reduction is presented.
New director-general for Norwegian Hydrographic Service
Gerry Larsson-Fedde, recently appointed to head the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS), took up this post on Wednesday 20
February. He replaces Frode Klepsvik, who was directorgeneral of the NHS for a decade from 1997 until 2007.
Automating ENC inspections
A secure web-based service is under development to give people carrying out port state control inspections for the Norwegian
Maritime Directorate immediate information on a vessel and its use of official electronic navigational chart (ENC) or SENC
data.
New customer service centre from 1 February 2008
New systems are being adopted in PRIMAR’s customer service centre as part of a continuous improvement process.
New ENC coverage for Greenland and Faroese waters in 2008
A project to convert 69 existing Greenland paper charts to digital format has been launched by the Danish Hydrographic Office
at the National Survey and Cadastre (KMS) in Copenhagen. The work is planned to take four five years.
PRIMAR introduces new B2B service
The Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS), operator of the PRIMAR electronic navigational chart (ENC) service, is pleased to
announce the launch of a comprehensive set of Business to Business services that make it possible to integrate distributor’s
business systems directly with the PRIMAR ENC service.
Solution on mandatory ECDIS moves closer at NAV 53
A clear majority in favour of mandatory ECDIS implementation was expressed at the recent NAV 53 meeting of the subcommittee
on safety of navigation of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) maritime safety committee (MSC).
ENCs - A viable solution for e-navigation and ECDIS implementation
The Maritime Safety Committee decided at its 81st session to develop a strategic vision for e-navigation to integrate existing
and new navigation tools in an all-embracing system that will contribute to enhanced navigational safety while simultaneously
reducing the burden on the navigator. The electronic navigational charts (ENCs) form an important component of this system.
This has made the coverage, availability and distribution of ENCs a subject of much discussion.
