Factsheets

This factsheet explains the differing levels of detail available within the AusENC service and the file numbering system that identifies where they are located.

A factsheet with answers to frequently asked questions that may be helpful to new and prospective AusENC users.

This factsheet provides detailed information about how to install, update, and renew the AusENC Service.

Military firing practice areas may be selected anywhere and details are published in the Australian Government Gazette or the Designated Airspace Handbook (published on the Air Services Australia website).

Factsheet providing guidance on the purpose and function of GPS Receivers and Chart Datums.

Using alternative Notices to Mariners services to correct Australian charts and publications.

Factsheet providing information on how mariners can report maritime activities that may affect navigational safety.

This factsheet explains the role of the Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel (AHSCP) in assessing and certifying hydrographic surveyors to internationally recognised standards, supporting competency, safety and consistency in hydrographic surveying.

This factsheet explains the role of the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) in managing hydrographic and undersea feature names within Australia’s geographic naming framework.

This factsheet presents Australia’s official interpretation of the Names and Limits of Oceans and Seas around Australia.

This factsheet explains how hydrographic surveying is used to map the seabed and support the production of accurate nautical charts.

A factsheet that provides information on how the accuracy and reliability of Paper Nautical Charts are determined.

A factsheet designed to help mariners understand Paper Nautical Chart symbology.

This factsheet provides a simple step-by-step process for mariners to check that they hold the correct edition of a Paper Nautical Chart; and identify and apply any Notices to Mariners (NtM) required to keep the chart up to date.