Proposal For Withdrawal Of UKHO Paper Charts By 2026 And Its Effects On Current Operation

Withdrawal of UKHO Paper Charts by 2026

As active members of CNITA (Charts and Nautical Instruments Trade Association), we have scheduled a number of meetings with UKHO, MCA, IHO, IMO and some other organizations to present the views of shipowners / operators and find a acceptable way forward. Please take a few moments to complete the survey below.

Number of vessels in your fleet that use paper charts as primary means of navigation? What percentage is it compared to your total number of vessels?

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Do you have a plan in place, in case of paper charts withdrawal by 2026?

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If yes, what do you plan to do? (you can select multiple options)

Install Dual ECDISInstall Single ECDIS (if you already have one onboard)Use paper charts of other local Hydrographic OfficesUse unofficial charts like Navionics, Garmin, C-MAP, etcOther solutions

Please describe the solution you have in mind

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If you don't see any good solution to replace paper charts with current available options, what issues do you see and why?

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Would you prefer UKHO to delay their decision to withdraw paper charts by 2026? If so, why?

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Do you think navigational safety onboard of your vessels will increase or decrease post this proposal?

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Do you have any messages, or suggestions that we can convey to official organizations like UKHO, IHO, IMO, MCA and others, on your behalf?

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Can we use your name or company name in any communication with such organizations? or do you prefer to stay anonymous?

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