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Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) means the data base, standardised as to content; structure and format, issued for use with ECDIS on the Authority of Government authorised Hydrographic Offices. The ENC contains all the chart information necessary for safe navigation and may contain supplementary information in addition to that contained in the paper chart (e.g. sailing directions) which may be considered necessary for safe navigation.

(Source: CCNR Inland ECDIS Standard; Edition 2.0/23/11/2006)

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