Overview

Over 18,000 official Electronic Navigational Charts

The ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) is the world’s leading official digital maritime chart service, with around 18,000 official Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) to help bridge crews navigate safely and efficiently whilst meeting flag and port State requirement​s.

Key features of AVCS:

  • Global maritime ENC coverage with more routes and ports than any other competing service
  • Unique ADMIRALTY Information Overlay (AIO) for additional passage planning information​​​​​​
  • Weekly updates available via email, online or on DVD to ensure ongoing safety and compliance
  • Delivered in industry standard S-63 / S-57 formats, guaranteeing compatibility with all ECDIS sold today – even in a mixed fleet
  • Online version available for shore-based activities
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Available around the world

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We distribute our products through a global network of experienced and trusted ADMIRALTY Distributors. If you are interested in finding out more about AVCS, please contact your preferred distributor or visit the find a distributor page to locate your closest distributor.

Specifications

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ECDIS and ADMIRALTY Information Overlay compati​​bility

All ECDIS equipment must undergo a type-approval certification process to ensure it meets IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS. AVCS is compatible with all ECDIS and ECS (Electronic Chart Systems) that meet these requirements. You can find out more about type-approval and get advice on ECDIS implementation by talking to an ADMIRALTY Distributor.

The following table lists display systems that currently support both AVCS and the ADMIRALTY Information Overlay (AIO).