What to be checked or done after receiving of a new nautical chart onboard ?

  1. New edition date must be cheeked on the chart and should be cross checked with updated admiralty chart catalogue.
  2. Entry is made on the reverse of received chart regarding date & port of receipt.
  3. Entry is made on the chart correction log next to the chart number regarding new edition date.
  4. All the corrections dated prior to this date may be deleted or erased on the log.
  5. On the reverse of the cart, folio number etc maintained on board may be entered.
  6. This chart is replaced in appropriate folio in proper serial order.
  7. The chart which was cancelled (& is now being replaced) is removed now.
  8. Additional remark of being replaced is entered on reverse of canceled chart.

AMIT KUMAR

Leave a Comment