Digital charts and publications
AdmiraltyECDIS Charts South Africa
Official ECDIS Charts and ENC Supply for South African Shipping
The Tyneside is a trusted supplier of official ECDIS charts and Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) for vessels operating in South African waters and on international routes. As an appointed distributor for the British Admiralty (UKHO) and the South African Navy Hydrographic Office (SANHO), we provide reliable digital chart solutions that support safe, compliant, and efficient navigation.
Whether you operate commercial vessels, fishing fleets, offshore support vessels, training institutions, or government ships, we can supply the latest official ECDIS chart products and updates to meet your operational requirements.
ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS)
The ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) is one of the world’s most comprehensive official digital chart services. AVCS provides access to thousands of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) issued by hydrographic offices worldwide and is fully compatible with modern ECDIS systems.
Benefits of AVCS include:
* Extensive global chart coverage
* Official ENCs that meet SOLAS carriage requirements
* Weekly chart corrections and updates
* Compatibility with all major ECDIS manufacturers
* Delivery in industry-standard S-57 and S-63 formats
* Access to ADMIRALTY Information Overlay (AIO) for enhanced situational awareness
With AVCS, vessels can navigate confidently using official and continuously updated chart data.
South African ENC Charts
As an authorised agent for the South African Navy Hydrographic Office, we supply official South African Electronic Navigational Charts covering the South African and Namibian coastline.
These charts are produced and maintained by SANHO and are designed to support safe navigation for commercial shipping, harbour operations, coastal voyages, and maritime training. Our team can assist with chart selection, licensing, updates, and ongoing support.
ECDIS Chart Updates and Licensing
Maintaining current chart data is essential for safe navigation and regulatory compliance. We provide:
* Weekly ENC updates
* Chart licensing services
* New vessel chart outfit packages
* Fleet chart management assistance
* Technical support for chart installations and updates
Electronic updates help reduce the risks associated with manual chart corrections while ensuring vessels always have access to the latest navigational information.
ECDIS Solutions for South African Ship Operators
Our experienced team supports ship owners, managers, masters, and navigators throughout South Africa and beyond. We assist with:
* ECDIS chart procurement
* ENC licensing and renewals
* Voyage-specific chart requirements
* Global chart coverage planning
* Compliance with international maritime regulations
With offices in Durban and Cape Town, we provide fast, professional service to customers throughout Southern Africa and internationally.
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For expert advice on ECDIS charts, ENC licensing, AVCS products, or South African navigational chart requirements, contact The Tyneside today. Our team will help you identify the correct chart solutions for your vessel and ensure you remain compliant with the latest maritime navigation standards.
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ADMIRALTY Digital Publications
Capitalising on the UKHO’s expertise, the ADP portfolio helps the mariner to transition from paper-based nautical publications to improved digital versions.
Approved by the Flag States of over 80% of ships trading internationally, ADP applications provide the same level of compliance as traditional ADMIRALTY paper-based publications for ships trading under these Flag States.
Easy to use and clearly displayed using a growing number of back-of-bridge software, including ADMIRALTY Planning Station, ADP applications can be viewed as a single layer on top of official navigational charts.
All ADP applications provide global coverage and are divided into regions to provide flexibility and simplicity.
Aiding ongoing safety, security, and compliance, ADRS helps the mariner to manage communications and meet reporting regulations. ADMIRALTY List of Radio Signals is the world’s most comprehensive and authoritative source of information on all aspects of maritime radio communication.
ADMIRALTY Total Tide helps the mariner take full advantage of favourable tides – allowing them to calculate safe clearances, making departure, arrival, and transit planning easier. Reducing risks to ships, cargo, and crew, ATT enables quicker and more informed decisions to be made on the bridge about key commercial and safety issues.
ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (AENPs) are official ADMIRALTY Nautical publications available as e-books. Easy to use and update, they bring improved efficiency, accuracy, and access to information the mariner needs.
The most comprehensive worldwide source of navigational light and fog signal information. Keeping the mariner informed, compliant and up-to-date, ADLL contains comprehensive coverage of more than 85,000 individual light structures, including lighthouses, lightships, lit floating marks, and fog signals.
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