NOAA Nautical Charts from OceanGrafix

OceanGrafix Charts Display Latest Oil Spill Area in Gulf of Mexico

2010-06-02T11:26:00.000-07:00

OceanGrafix has been working closely with NOAA since April 20, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico. With an estimated 19,000 barrels of oil per day still gushing into the Gulf, NOAA is working non-stop to update nautical charts so they reflect the latest oil spill projections. In turn, OceanGrafix is retrieving this information so that its print-on-demand charts reflect

NOAA Charts More Important than Ever as Spring Boating Arrives

2010-04-12T10:57:00.000-07:00

Whether you use full-size NOAA paper charts as your primary navigation tool or as backup to your electronics, they play an important role in safer sailing. And NOAA charts are most valuable when they're up to date. Only OceanGrafix NOAA full-size charts are 100% up to date at the time of printing, and printed "on demand" just for you. And online ordering - fast and easy -

Can I Get a Chart for My Wall?

2010-04-12T10:29:00.000-07:00

We often get requests for NOAA charts that can be framed, or charts in smaller sizes for use as decor. Any full size NOAA chart can, of course, be framed. Regarding smaller sizes, our agreement with NOAA at this time prevents us from reducing the data size, in the interest of safe navigation. But we are looking into the option of smaller sizes to be used as decor. Stay tuned - we'll keep you

Survey Update: Usage of NOAA Paper Chart Updates

2010-03-17T10:37:00.000-07:00

A just-completed survey of recreational mariners reveals that awareness of, and usage of, readily-available NOAA paper chart updates such as Local Notice to Mariners and chart Editions, is on the rise. The survey is an update to a December, 2008 study. Both surveys were conducted by OceanGrafix in cooperation with USPS (United States Power Squadrons). See full story HERE.

Recognizing Symbols - Part 2

2010-03-17T10:26:00.000-07:00

The purpose of a nautical chart is to guide you safely to your destination. When navigation aids are present, it is most prudent to stay within the marked channels. Following these aides will help prevent collisions. It’s also important to know whether you are the “stand-on” or “give-way” vessel.Click HERE to see what nautical chart expert Bob Sweet has to say about some of the most important

Recognizing symbols

2010-03-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

A quick refresher on reading your nautical chartThe purpose of a nautical chart is to guide you safely to your destination. As you sail, it may often seem that there's nothing between you and your destination.But the symbols on your chart that lay between your start point and your destination are important to understand, as they can keep you from hitting rocks or a wreckage, or grounding in

Alarming Pitfalls of GPS Technology

2010-01-14T14:44:00.001-08:00

Problems accessing GPS signals are more common than you thinkWe all take our GPS for granted: flick a switch and sail. But there are several causes of GPS failure that you have no control over, and some may be on the rise. Did you know that we're facing a "Solar Maximum", with more frequent GPS interruptions? Or that a degradation of GPS constellation is taking place? That our military

How old is your NOAA'chart? Here's how to check.

2010-01-14T14:36:00.000-08:00

Sailing with an out-of-date NOAA paper chart probably means you're not sailing safe, considering how many updates are made to charts each week. Here's how to verify your chart's age.If your chart is an off-the-shelf pre-printed (non POD) chart: Find the 5 digit chart number at the bottom left. Above that is the "edition" number, followed by the month / year the chart was printed.For POD (print on

LNMs Are Important for Safety! How to Get Them.

2009-12-07T14:22:00.000-08:00

Before sailing, you'll want to be aware of changes in your sailing area: discrepancies to nav aids, light list corrections, buoy changes, restricted areas, locations where GPS may not work, marine construction, regattas and more. You can see these changes - called Local Notice to Mariners - thanks to weekly downloadable PDFs. You'll be amazed at how many changes happen weekly. (All new LNMs

"Chart Books" or Full Size Paper Charts?

2009-12-07T14:07:00.000-08:00

New Choice-Comparison for You!The two most popular paper chart formats for recreational mariners are chart books (containing several charts of a defined cruising area) and full-size NOAA charts. So which format is better? Well, each has its purpose, but it's important to understand the advantages, disadvantages and differences, especially when using them as navigational aids.We've created an

NOAA Adds New Ship to Survey Ocean floor

2009-12-02T11:14:00.000-08:00

NOAA is adding another hydrographic survey ship to survey the east coast region. Up until now the NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson has been the only ship stationed on the East Coast. There are currently two ships stationed on the West Coast. The ship Ferdinand Hassler is now the newest ship to survey the ocean floor allowing for further updates to NOAA nautical charts. This will also allow for more

USPS Survey: Low Awareness of Updates

2009-12-01T10:38:00.000-08:00

A December 2008 online survey in the Power Squadrons' e-newsletter Compass uncovers low awareness of, and usage of, Local Notice to Mariners and NOAA chart Editions. Both are critical to safe sailing since they are important chart updates. LEARN MORE HERE

USPS and OceanGrafix Team Up

2009-12-01T10:32:00.000-08:00

The United States Power Squadrons and OceanGrafix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding where they will jointly promote boating safety, exchange information, provide helpful information to USPS members, and work together on other mutually beneficial projects.Click HERE to learn more.

What is "print on demand?"

2009-11-25T13:01:00.000-08:00

For NOAA charts, safety is key A "print on demand" product is one that doesn't really exist until an order is placed. Why do we print "to order"? Well, it has to do with safety at sea! Let's say you use chart #13221, Narragansett Bay, and your chart is 18 months old. It's probable that several critical changes (Local Notice to Mariners, or LNMs) were issued to that chart since you bought it.

Bathymetric Charts Now Available from OceanGrafix

2009-09-03T11:23:00.000-07:00

Bathymetric charts, which are primarily used by commercial and sportfishers, have been added to the OceanGrafix line of charts products for mariners. While the OceanGrafix product line is primarily made up of NOAA nautical charts, there has been more demand for bathymetric charts. A “bathy” chart is the submerged equivalent of an above-water

A boost for Nautical chart updates

2009-08-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

$40M in Recovery Act Projects to Support Efficient Marine Navigation and Create JobsCommerce Secretary Gary Locke announced in Norfolk, Va. today $40 million for critical hydrographic survey and chart projects across the United States that strengthen the economy, create jobs, and support safe and efficient marine commerce and trade. Funded by theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the

STAY CURRENT AUTOMATICALLY

2009-06-18T14:53:00.000-07:00

If you aren't a member already, join OG Club for update notices on your paper charts. Not only do frequent Notices To Mariners (NTM's) change the relevancy of your charts, but new editions offer the latest in safe navigating. Join OG club, enter the chart numbers you use, and receive notification of updates.Click here to join OG Club.

"It's not the sea that kills you, it's the hard bits at the edges"

2009-06-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

Sailing through storms can be the exciting part of cruising life, but there are a number of rules to remember. Always be aware of the weather (hourly!) and don't sacrifice safety for punctuality. It's easier to reef before bad weather and before nightfall and once in the throws of a storm, head for deeper water, not the shore. For more information on safe sailing click here.

It's the Pencil, Stupid!

2009-04-22T14:10:00.000-07:00

Wow, a pencil as a "safety tool"? Yes, indeed. In a recent blog article in OceanNavigator Online, Ken McKinley points to a paper-and-pencil combination as an ingredient of safer sailing. Not just the physical, either; he states that as you enter information by hand, you have a keener mental awareness, and better recollection, than if you're simply reading something -- whether it be an

"New Season? Get a New Chart" by Capt. Daniello

2009-04-22T13:57:00.000-07:00

Don't Start the Season With Out-of-Date ChartsBy Capt. Vincent Daniello Here's the beginning of an interesting article that ran recently in Motorboating Magazine...Paper charts tend to show their age. After a ChartKit, a rolled-up chart or any chart book has been kicking around a boat for a while it takes on a telltale, dog-eared appearance that proclaims, "I may not be all I once was

USPS Survey: Low Awareness, Usage, of Chart Updates

2009-02-16T11:25:00.000-08:00

A December, 2008 survey of hundreds of recreational mariners has revealed surprisingly low levels of awareness of, and usage of, readily available NOAA paper chart update information that is critical to safe sailing.NOAA nautical charts are widely used by recreational mariners either as a primary navigational aid or to complement or back up electronic systems. To sail safe, paper nautical charts

Lots More Resources!

2009-01-20T15:14:00.000-08:00

The RESOURCES page on the OceanGrafix website keeps expanding, with even more links to truly helpful (non promotional) websites that provide valuable information for recreational mariners.Recent additions to the resources page have included:CHART UPDATESDINGHY CHOICESFOR WOMENFOUL WEATHER GEARGREEN BOATINGSAFETYUSED BOAT VALUESVisit the page here

2-sided NOAA chart?

2009-01-20T14:38:00.001-08:00

The buzz is that OceanGrafix is considering a new product: a smaller NOAA chart, printed on two sides, yet containing all of the data (and in the same data size / format) as the traditional, full-size NOAA paper charts.Mariners have expressed that while NOAA paper charts are great, both as a navigational aid and as backup to electronic systems, they are indeed large!The new product would give

USPS Survey Results Available Soon

2009-01-20T14:28:00.000-08:00

A comprehensive survey was conducted by the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) in December, 2008, in cooperation with OceanGrafix, with a goal of determining recreational mariners' awareness of -- and use of -- NOAA nautical chart updates. Visit back in a few days to see the results; they are in fact surprising.Despite the fact that a majority of mariners do use NOAA full-size paper charts in

OG Club Membership Growing

2009-01-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

Membership in OG Club, sposored by OceanGrafix and dedicated to advising recreational mariners about official NOAA updates to their nautical charts, is growing rapidly. Membership is free. Members simply let OceanGrafix know what NOAA charts they use; they then get an e-mail every time that chart is fully updated by NOAA. That new chart is called an Edition.You can learn more about OG Club

14x20 size / smaller charts for framing

2008-10-29T10:52:00.000-07:00

Q. I am looking for chart #12375 in a size approximately 14x20. I have seen them in stores already mounted on a board. I'd like to frame the chart.A.Since OceanGrafix charts are intended for navigational purposes, and bound by strict regulations from NOAA, they are sold in either 36” or 42” widths, and varying lengths. We are able to print the most up-to-date charts, but unfortunately can't

Small craft charts / NY canal system / New York state

2008-10-29T10:38:00.000-07:00

Q. I'm looking for a nav chart or even a general map of the Hudson River north of Troy. I bought one but it cut to the Champlain canal in Fort Edward. I need the Lake Luzerne and northern area for a river guide company. Any help would be appreciated as I have spent many hours now trying to locate any kind of map!A.You probably need Small-Craft Book Charts of the New York State Canal System. One

Non-US Regions such as 7, 9

2008-10-29T10:31:00.000-07:00

Q. Does OceanGrafix have the ability to print “On demand” charts from other regions such as 7 and 9? A.NOAA, and therefore OceanGrafix, only produce nautical charts of USA waters. Try British Admiralty http://www.ukho.gov.uk/

Can I print my own chart?

2008-10-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

Q. I have a chart printer on board my vessel. Do you offer a service that would allow me to print charts from my ship?A.We regret that we do not, at this time, have the means or agreements necessary to transfer NOAA files in this manner. OceanGrafix's mandate is to gather data from NOAA and print official NOAA charts “on-demand", according to specific data / accuracy parameters.

Charts I need / Finding charts / Locating chart

2008-09-23T14:15:00.000-07:00

Q. I need 4 charts: great Lakes Atlantic coast Gulf coast Pacific coastA.Please browse the OceanGrafix website to clarify what specific chart numbers you are seeking. You may use option # 1 to search OceanGrafix charts by region, option #2 to browse a complete list of charts, option #3 to search by chart number, or option #4 to browse NOAA nautical charts by regional groups. You may then click

Write erase / writing on charts / erasing charts / erase writing

2008-09-11T09:17:00.000-07:00

Q. I find it difficult to erase once I write on your charts!A.Actually, OceanGrafix NOAA charts ARE meant for write-erase, much like any normal material such as paper, road maps, many coated materials, etc. Of course, there will always be some residue left over -- just as with paper, and you may see traces of your line or writing. But you do have to use a regular pencil. Normal soft pencils

OG Club / OceanGrafix Club / OG Club e-mails / e-mail notices

2008-09-10T07:41:00.000-07:00

Q. I'm an OG Club member and get an e-mail every time any NOAA chart has a new edition. For the time I want information only on the Chesapeake Bay. What do I do?A.It's easy to change this! Simply go to the OG Club page, scroll down a bit, and enter your OG Club member e-mail address and click on FIND MY INFO -- you can then easily change your preferences -- you can choose to get update

Old loran chart A 11407

2008-09-10T07:30:00.000-07:00

Q. I am trying to find an old loran chart A 11407A.OceanGrafix prints the most up-to-date charts available, and some are available with or without Loran Lines. You can search for any OceanGrafix NOAA chart here, or, if you are looking for archived/outdated charts, you may want to check the following webpage for the NOAA Office of Coast Survey Historic Maps and Chart Collection Overview.

Caribbean charts / Panama charts / Panama agent

2008-09-10T07:22:00.000-07:00

Q. I am looking for both paper & digital charts that cover the SW Caribbean, specifically off the northern coast of Honduras.A.OceanGrafix sells the official NOAA charts printed “On-Demand™”. The means and mechanism for distributing the NOAA data in digital format is still in development. Please allow me to direct you to one of our Chart Agents in Panama that can, perhaps, assist you in

Closest store / chart retail stores / chart agents / OceanGrafix chart stores

2008-09-10T07:19:00.000-07:00

Q. Where is the closest store I can buy your charts at 42nd street and 6 Ave in Manhattan?A. Nautical Chart Supply on Staten Island is an actual on-site printer of our charts; New York Nautical and NY Sailing Center can have our charts drop-shipped to your work or home address. You may also purchase charts online from the OceanGrafix website

NOAA chart #1 / NOAA chart number one

2008-09-10T07:14:00.000-07:00

Q. Do you carry NOAA Chart #1 in your inventory.A. At OceanGrafix we do not carry this, as we print only charts on demand, as you order them. Please allow me to direct you to the following NOAA web page for a downloadable Chart No.1.

Older charts / old pacific ocean chart / historic charts

2008-09-10T07:05:00.000-07:00

Q. I’ am look for an older chart, No. ''H O 1500 Pacific Ocean'' Scale = 1:29,912,990, can you help me find a copy? I haven’t been able to find it on the web. Perhaps there are some copies in your archive?A.OceanGrafix sells nautical charts “On-Demand™” with the latest updates available, therefore we do not maintain the library of archived charts. Please visit NOAA's website section fof "

Digital publications / digital quarterly / cd rom / cd-rom

2008-09-09T21:43:00.000-07:00

Q. We are looking for a digital nautical publications quarterly update cd-rom; the numbers I have are 7644015310779 & cdpubotly. Can you supply this?A.Unfortunately, OceanGrafix does not supply the digital quarterly to which you refer. Allow me to direct you to one of our OceanGrafix Chart Agents that can, perhaps, help you find what you are looking for.

Digital chart / digital map / digital integration

2008-09-09T21:40:00.000-07:00

Q. I am looking to integrate a digital map on to my client website where visitors can zoom in and out ...something like you Nautical Chart Viewer. Do you offer any service or related product?A.Thank you for your inquiry re digital map downloads. The digital data from NOAA is a proprietary agreement between NOAA and OceanGrafix. Unfortunately, at this time we do not have the service or means

Chart too large / chart too big / chart size

2008-09-09T21:38:00.000-07:00

Q. I received a Great lake map for Fathers Day. It is to large can I exchange for a smaller map. Thanks Date Queued: 06/26/08 Time Queued: 8:25:49 AA.Unfortunately, because OceanGrafix charts are custom printed at the time of order with the latest updates, we can only accept returns for product if we fail to ship the correct chart number as ordered or there is a defect in the materials and/or

All of Chesapeake Bay / large area charts / view charts online /pdf of charts

2008-09-09T21:31:00.000-07:00

Q. I am looking for a chart of the entire Chesapeake Bay. The stock number was 13400. Do you make this anymore? I also believe it has street names on it.A.OceanGrafix POD™ has chart # 12280 of Chesapeake Bay. You can go here and click on the image of the chart to see the pdf of the actual chart. Click on the pdf to zoom in, click and drag with the mouse to view all areas of the chart. You

Puerto Rico charts / non U.S. charts

2008-09-09T21:25:00.000-07:00

Q. I would like to buy charts to sail from Bahia de Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Port of Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana. I found in your website Chart 25673 and want to buy it. Can you help me found the rest of the charts?A.OceanGrafix prints NOAA charts (“Print-On-Demand™”) which cover USA coastal waters, and the Great Lakes. Therefore we would not be able to procure charts of the Dominican

chart sizes / special sizes / custom chart size

2008-09-09T21:21:00.000-07:00

Q. Is it possible to have a chart of Lake Huron (NOAA chart # 14860) made that is no larger then 16'' wide x 34'' high (size of wall) and one of Lake Erie (NOAA chart # 14820) that is no larger then 50'' wide x 16'' high? These are by boat's wall sizes and I would like the charts to be to scale.A.Unfortunately, we are not at liberty to tamper with the NOAA data we receive to print our charts,

Asia charts / other country charts / overseas charts

2008-09-09T21:16:00.000-07:00

Q. I am searching for a nautical chart for a region in Southeast Asia as a gift for someone, so having an out of date print would be fine. Do you have any idea where I could find a chart as such?A.You may want to try British AdmiraltyOr this one I just found off of a Google search for Nautical Charts of Asia

Navigate from place to place / Help navigate / Help navigating

2008-09-09T16:30:00.000-07:00

Q. Is there a way to navigate from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Erie?A.Please allow me to direct you to one of our OceanGrafix Chart Agents, who can help you navigate a proper course.

View charts / view online

2008-09-09T16:28:00.000-07:00

Q. HOW CAN I VIEW YOUR CHARTS ON -LINE AND CAN THEY SHOE TD,S INSTEAD OF LAT LONA.You may view all of the OceanGrafix POD™ charts on-line, with Flash Player 9.0 or higher. What you see on these pdf’s is what is printed, with the addition of a vaff an area with boating information and a barcode.

Wall map / wall size / large charts

2008-09-09T16:26:00.000-07:00

Q. I WAS WANTING TO COVER A ENTIRE WALL WITH A MAP. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT YOU COULD PRINT OUT? THE WALL IS 8'BY8'.A.OceanGrafix POD™ nautical charts are printed with data direct from NOAA. Charts are either 36” or 42” wide, with varying lengths. Sorry, but we are not at liberty to tamper with any of the data on these maps, and our printers are set up to print according to these specifications!

Loran / no loran printing

2008-09-09T16:23:00.000-07:00

Q. I just placed an order with you for chart # 11405 Apalachee Bay. Can you limit the Loran printing to show only the 7980 W&Y lines??? That would help with the clutter.A.Unfortunately we are unable to do this as our agreement with NOAA states that we not tamper with the data—we only print their data “on-demand™.”

Chart size / logo or ads on chart

2008-09-05T15:59:00.000-07:00

Q. I just received a chart of Ft. Pierce Harbor, FL (chart no.11475) and was surprised to see that the top half of the chart has OceanGrafix graphics all over it. I was wondering why the chart wasn't full size; the image on the web site shows only the chart on the full page with information across the top. Please advise.A.Regarding Chart#11475, what is shown on the website is the actual chart

Sydney, Australia chart

2008-09-05T15:45:00.000-07:00

Q. I need a chart for Sydney, Australia!A.OceanGrafix POD™ prints NOAA charts, which cover the coastal US waters, and the Great Lakes.For ROW charts, please go to any one of our CHART AGENTS, who are retailers of many different products for mariners.

Mississippi River to Galveston in stock?

2008-09-05T15:36:00.000-07:00

Q. Do you have NOAA CHART #1116A, MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO GALVESTON, in stock. & if please give me the price of this chart.A.Yes, we “carry” chart #1116A. To be specific, we don’t stock our charts; we print them On-Demand™ as soon as the customer orders it. You may order online via OceanGrafix, or contact an Agent to order. Cost of the chart varies slightly from vendor to vendor, but is

Framing, framed charts?

2008-09-05T15:31:00.000-07:00

Q. I would like to purchase two charts to be framed -- are your charts appropriate for this intention. Do they come shipped in a roll (no wrinkles)? And what are the charts' dimensions?A.OceanGrafix charts are absolutely appropriate for framing. Please note that laminated versions are not necessary when being framed. Chart dimensions for the two charts you inquired about are both 36”. Width,

Charts for Lake Mohave and above Davis Dam, and for Lake Havisque.

2008-09-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

We received your inquiry regarding nautical charts of Lakes Mohave and Havisque.OceanGrafix Print-On-Demand™ charts cover coastal US waters, and the Great Lakes. For any other areas, please allow me to direct you to any of our Chart Agents, who can assist you in finding the charts that you seek.

New "Resources" Page Links for Recreational Mariners

2008-08-02T17:12:00.000-07:00

OceanGrafix, which prints "on demand" NOAA nautical charts (meaning they're printed only after you order), has added even more helpful links for boaters -- links which have been carefully screened so as to direct you to truly informational (not promotional) websites.Each site has also been "reviewed" by a critic, with a brief intro for each site to help you decide which ones to spend time

Mariners Can be in Peril After a Hurricane Due to Drastic Changes in Chart (and Electronic) Data

2008-06-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

OceanGrafix reminds mariners that hurricane activity may result in cartographic changes that make mariners’ charts inaccurate. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal hurricane season for 2008, with up to 16 named storms and up to five major hurricanes. Hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30.“Immediate dangers, such as debris,

New "Resources" Page Added to www.oceangrafix.com

2008-06-04T14:18:00.000-07:00

An all-new, extensive page to give recreational mariners access to a wide variety of carefully chosen sailing topics has been added to the website of OceanGrafix, the exclusive provider of print-on-demand NOAA nautical charts.Called Resources, the page links visitors to dozens of sites that have been carefully selected and screened, so as to connect mariners to truly useful, friendly websites

New "OG Club" Brings NOAA "Editions" Notices to Boaters, Free

2008-05-20T13:09:00.000-07:00

OceanGrafix Introduces Plan to Help Educate BoatersMembers of OG Club automatically notified of new chart editions from NOAA.St. Paul, Minn. (PRWEB) May 19, 2008 -- OceanGrafix, the first and only company to offer print-on-demand NOAA nautical charts, today announced that it will provide recreational mariners with proactive notification of new NOAA chart editions. By enrolling in OG Club,

Converting chart scale to nautical miles

2008-05-16T13:12:00.002-07:00

Recently we were asked by a customer, "How do I convert the chart scale to nautical miles?" Many charts have a scale ruler on them like a road map that shows how many miles per inch. But some do not.*Attached are two websites where you can find handy conversion calculators. If you know the scale (e.g. 1:80,000) of the chart, you can calculate nautical and statute miles per inch.*HOWEVER, be

Should I Use a "chart kit" or a Full-Size NOAA Chart? (Part I)

2008-05-09T10:46:00.000-07:00

Chart "kits" or full-size chartsPart I: the "Up to Date" FactorIf you use “full-size paper charts” for navigation (or as a backup to your electronic navigation systems – highly recommended!), you’re probably also aware of the various "chart kits" available.These kits are typically booklets which contain a series of charts along a route or in a specific area: “Virginia to Florida”; or “Virgin

Low Awareness of NOAA's "Editions" and "NTMs"!

2008-04-30T08:56:00.001-07:00

We're finding that recreational mariners have a low awareness of the official changes that NOAA constantly makes to its suite of 1,100 nautical charts. This is both surprising and troubling, since it can seriously affect the safety of a recreational boater!In a recent survey we conducted here at OceanGrafix, we found that a minority of recreational mariners were aware of, or use regularly,

What's "Print on Demand" Anyway?!

2008-04-29T15:52:00.000-07:00

We've realized that a term we use every day is not really understood by many people, even some of our customers!The term is "print on demand" and it's a common term in printing and communications -- it means that the product you are ordering (a brochure or poster or chart, for example) is literally printed "when you demand it", or better phrased, right after you order it.For nautical charts, "

New NOAA "Editions" for April, 2008

2008-04-29T15:42:00.000-07:00

Wow, NOAA has been busy with its nautical chart updates this month!NOAA continually issues new "Editions", which means that selected charts are fully updated with all of the changes (such as Notice to Mariners) that have occurred since that chart's last Edition. These up-to-date charts can be printed "on demand" by OceanGrafix agents, meaning they are only printed after you order and contain all

New NOAA "Editions" for March, 2008

2008-03-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

NOAA continually issues new "Editions", which means that selected charts are fully updated with all of the changes (such as Notice to Mariners) that have ocurred since that chart's last Edition. These up-to-date charts can be printed "on demand" by OceanGrafix agents, meaning they are only printed after you order and contain all of the latest cartographic data from NOAA as of the day of

NOAA Nautical Charts Must be Kept Up to Date!

2008-03-05T13:14:00.000-08:00

Many mariners who use full-size NOAA paper charts do not fully understand how to keep their charts up to date. The fact is, NOAA performs research continually in oceans, lakes and rivers, discovering changes to depths, contours, navigation aids and much more, and it posts these changes on its website. These changes, called "Notices to Mariners", are constant and numerous – often dozens of

Hurricane and Storm-Affected Areas Demand New Charts for Safe Sailing

2008-03-04T13:50:00.000-08:00

NOAA data now uploaded to "Charts-on-Demand" supplierThe 2005 Atlantic hurricane season set all kinds of records, including the first season with 26 named storms, the first with 13 hurricanes, first with three category-five hurricanes, and the first with four major hurricanes hitting the U.S. The storms left behind incredible devastation that we are all aware of. But what impact might storms have