The Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has released NVIC 01-16 Change 3, updating the Equivalency Determination for Chart and Publication Carriage Requirements. This circular clarifies acceptable equivalencies for electronic navigational charts (ENCs), electronic publications, and ENC-derived paper nautical charts. It provides alternative compliance options pertaining to chart and publication carriage requirements stipulated in 33 and 46 CFR.
This NVIC incorporates essential elements from the RTCM Standard for Electronic Chart Systems (ECS), 10900. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to download the document for comprehensive guidance. To ensure optimal viewing, it is recommended that the file be opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
We advise all stakeholders to review this updated guidance carefully and replace any previously downloaded copies or bookmarked links with the current version.
Inquiries or feedback regarding this circular may be directed to the Office of Navigation Systems at CGNAV@uscg.mil.
NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 01-16 – CH- 3