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Chart 1


  • Canada
Symbols Abbreviations Terms
Fisheries and Oceans (Canada)
Publisher:The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)
Available for download in PDF form from CHS

  • United States
Nautical Chart Symbols Abbreviations and Terms, Chart No.1
Publisher: Defense Dept., National Imagery and Mapping Agency and the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service
Available for download in PDF form from NOAA

This document provides details on the symbols, abbreviations and terms used on all navigation charts used in the respective jurisdictions. This is an essential document for anyone wanting to fully understand navigatino charts.