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==Objective==
 
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To develop guidelines for the preparation of nautical publications, in a digital format compatible
 
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with ECDIS.
 
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==Definition==
 
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A Nautical Publication is a special-purpose book, or a specially compiled database, that
 
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is issued officially by or on the authority of a Government, authorized Hydrographic
 
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Office or other relevant government institution and is designed to meet the requirements
 
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of marine navigation. Nautical publications include but are not limited to:
 
  
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Distance Tables,
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The current Terms of Reference are available from the IHO NIPWG Basic Documents [https://iho.int/en/basic-wg-documents-3 Web site].
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List of Buoys and Beacons,
 
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List of Lights,
 
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List of Radio Signals,
 
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List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms used on Charts,
 
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Mariners’ Handbooks,
 
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Notices to Mariners,
 
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Routeing Guides,
 
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Sailing Directions,
 
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Tidal Stream Atlases,
 
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Tide Tables.
 
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Nautical publications can be made available in a paper or a digital format.
 
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==Authority==
 
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This WG is a subsidiary of the Committee on Hydrographic Requirements for Information
 
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Systems (CHRIS). Its work is subject to CHRIS approval.
 
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==Procedures==
 
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a) The WG should:
 
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(i) Investigate the data format specifications, content and display requirements of digital nautical publications intended for use in ECDIS.
 
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(ii) Draft guidance document(s) and/or revised technical resolutions, as appropriate.
 
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(iii) Liaise with relevant IHO Technical WG’s to ensure, technical feasibility and compatibility of any developed proposals.
 
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b) The WG should liaise with other CHRIS WG's and other IHO and international bodies
 
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as appropriate and as instructed by CHRIS.
 
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c) The WG should work primarily by correspondence. The WG should attempt to meet
 
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at least once every two years, normally in connection with another convenient IHO
 
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forum.
 
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d) The WG should identify a work programme for each year, including expected time
 
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frame.
 
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==Composition and Chairmanship==
 
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a) The WG shall comprise representatives of IHO Member States (M/S), Expert
 
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Contributors and Accredited NGIO Observers.
 
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b) Decisions should generally be made by consensus. If votes are required on issues or
 
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to endorse proposals presented to the WG, only M/S may cast a vote. Votes shall be
 
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on the basis of one vote per M/S represented.
 
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c) Expert Contributor membership is open to entities and organisations that can provide
 
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a relevant and constructive contribution to the work of the WG.
 
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d) The Chair and Vice-Chair shall be a representative of a Member State. The election
 
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of the Chair and Vice-Chair shall be decided at the first meeting after each ordinary
 
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session of the Conference (Conference to be replaced by Assembly when the revised
 
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IHO Convention enters force) and shall be determined by vote of the Member States
 
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present and voting.
 
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e) If the Chair is unable to carry out the duties of the office, the Vice-Chair shall act as
 
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the Chair with the same powers and duties.
 
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f) Expert Contributors shall seek approval of membership from the Chairman.
 
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g) Expert Contributor membership may be withdrawn in the event that a majority of the
 
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M/S represented in the WG agree that an Expert Contributor’s continued participation
 
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is irrelevant or unconstructive to the work of the WG.
 
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h) All members shall inform the Chairman in advance of their intention to attend
 
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meetings of the WG.
 
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i) In the event that a large number of Expert Contributor members seek to attend a
 
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meeting, the Chairman may restrict attendance by inviting Expert Contributors to act
 
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through one or more collective representatives.
 
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Ref: Minutes of 18th CHRIS Meeting (Cairns, Australia, 25-29 September 2006) – Action 18/22
 

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STANDARDISATION OF NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS W.G. (SNPWG)

Terms of Reference

The current Terms of Reference are available from the IHO NIPWG Basic Documents Web site.

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