The ECC Blog

Our latest thinking on the issues that matter most to the hydrographic and maritime communities.

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The Pilot Service: S-102 Depth Data Benefits Navigation & Environment

For the pilot service, the S-102 bathymetric data under the new S-100 standard holds significant promise for enhancing ...
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IHO S-129 - Test Proves Situational Achievements In Maritime Operation

The S-100 Demonstrator project proves in an operational test how new technology can be used in...

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Leveraging S-102 Data to Simulate the Port Approach of the World’s Largest Cruise Ship

Together with other maritime industry players, the Port of Stavanger and the Electronic Chart...

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S-100 Data – Not Only for Navigation

S-100 data can generate significant value not only for navigation but for the maritime industry as...

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Helping the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Leverage S-100 Data

With the help of the Electronic Chart Centre (ECC) and PRIMAR, the Canadian Hydrographic Service...

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How S-100 Data Enabled the Safe Port Approach of the World’s Largest Crane Vessel

S-100 data collected and made available by the Electronic Chart Centre (ECC) helped the world’s...

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Supporting S-100 Products in Navigation Software: A Call to Action for Marine System Developers

As the maritime industry enters the S-100 Decade, developing support for S-100 datasets and...

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S-100 Data: What It Is, How It Works and Why You Should Care

After decades of using S-57 data for navigation, a new generation of digital products and services...

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