Enhancement of Safety of Navigation through proper usage of navigational charts published by Indian National Hydrographic office, Dehradun.

Applicable to: All ships operating in Indian waters

Effective Date: 5th December, 2006

Key Changes and Requirements

To enhance safety of navigation, it is crucial to use the correct scale of charts for the intended area of navigation.

Action Required: Use adequate and up-to-date Indian published nautical charts and publications necessary for the intended voyage.
Recommended Scale: Largest scale Indian published chart & publications for voyages within Nav Area VIII including Indian ports.

Important Note

Failure to use proper charts may result in navigational difficulties, groundings, or even wrecks.

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