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Eventhough the data collected towards preparing a chart can be outsourced, it seems that the chart production is confined to the hydrographic departments... if the data can be used why not let others prepare and scrutinised by the Hydro departments
Sanyal Sunil - 08/12/2009 - 12:56
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it appears that the admiralty have already decided what is appropriate licensing for charts - no matter what the industry means and it appears to only increase their profits.
http://www.shareholderexecutive.gov.uk/performance/ukho.asp JS john stone - 30/07/2009 - 15:23 |
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Since I started receiving Hydro International I have enjoyed reading and it has expanded my knowledge on marine science.
Bowers Owino - 27/07/2009 - 06:46
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There is some hope for those getting frustrated by the complexities of ENC licencing. With ENCTrack the mariner can access all ENCs, but is only charged for those he navigates on, based on the track of the vessel. More info at http://www.enctrack.com
Willem Amels - 25/06/2009 - 20:38
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Harmonization and standardization of all nautical chart information that is to be used for commercial navigation is a must. If the data that you have gathered is not quality assured then it should not be allowed to be used for the production of nautical charts that will be used for navigation.
IHB should be the world wide licensing authority and financially supported in this endeavor by all member states. Barry M. Lusk - 09/06/2009 - 18:28 |
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The present licensing does not take into account the sometimes very brief time ENCs are used. This applies both for the parts of the commercial shipping and for recreational users. Also the (implementation in applications) of the system generally seems way more complicated than needed to protect the different interests.
Peter Kluytenaar - 04/06/2009 - 19:52
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Definately time to clear this up. It is confusing and becoming hard for me and my crew to understand what we are paying for.
Guy Rogers - 04/06/2009 - 13:44
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In a ENC world where each Hydrographic office sets its own licensing conditions - both in terms of pricing and use of data (3,6 and 12) - its just amazing that a standard has emerged!
The overall objective should be to completely harmonise licensing periods within the IHO structure (so called WEND) John John Stone - 04/06/2009 - 13:26 |
