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Session I NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS

Session I NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS. Objectives. Introduction to: Important Web Sites Nautical Chart Catalog. Light List. Coast Pilot. LNM —Local Notice to Mariners. Tide Tables. Important Web Sites. 1 SR Navigation Systems (NS) Department: uscgaux1sr-aton.org

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Session I NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS

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  1. Session INAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS Revised: WDM 18APR14

  2. Objectives Introduction to: • Important Web Sites • Nautical Chart Catalog. • Light List. • Coast Pilot. • LNM—Local Notice to Mariners. • Tide Tables. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  3. Important Web Sites • 1 SR Navigation Systems (NS) Department: uscgaux1sr-aton.org • 1 NR Navigation Systems Department: uscgaan.com • PATON Data Base / Harbor Master: usharbormaster.com • Bridge Database: uscgaux1sr-aton.org/BridgeDB/Bridges • NOAA – Office of Coast Survey (OCS): nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/staff/chartspubs.html Revised: WDM 18APR14

  4. PUBLICATIONS • Coast Pilot 2 (MA to Sandy Hook, NJ): nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/nsd/coastpilot_w.php?book=2 • Light List Vol. I (Maine to Sandy Hook, NJ): navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lightLists/LightList%20V1.pdf • Summary of Corrections, Vol. I: navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lightLists/corrections/V1D01.pdf • Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) 1 District: navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=1 Revised: WDM 18APR14

  5. Data Bases • Bridge Database: uscgaux1sr-aton.org/BridgeDB/Bridges • NOAA Nautical Chart On-line Viewer – Atlantic: charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/AtlanticCoastViewerTable.shtml • NOAA Tides & Currents: tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/tide_predictions.html Revised: WDM 18APR14

  6. Light List Revised: WDM 18APR14

  7. Light List • To provide mariners with more complete details about Aids to Navigation—AtoNs. • A catalog of: • All Aids to Navigation—AtoNs. • Lights. • Sound Signals. • Color. • Type. • Structure. • Latitude and longitude. • Ownership of private or federal aids. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  8. Height above water explained • Floating Aid – The height is measured from the water line to the level of the light bulb—focal plane. • Fixed Aid – The height is measured from Mean High Water (MHW) level to the height of the light bulb—focal plane. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  9. Light List Information • Nominal Range of Light • Maximum distance at which a light can be seen in clear weather. • Distance is expressed in nautical miles. • Structural Characteristics • Special construction features or material is indicated. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  10. Light List - Typical Page Revised: WDM 18APR14

  11. Coast Pilot Revised: WDM 18APR14

  12. Coast Pilot - Sections 1. General Information 2. Navigational Regulations 3. General information about the area 4. Specific information about the area 5. Appendix 6. Tables Revised: WDM 18APR14

  13. Coast Pilot - Purpose • Supplements information shown on Nautical Charts. • Shows data that can’t be coded or abbreviated on a Nautical Chart. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  14. Coast Pilot- Updates • Received from: • NOAA Field Inspections • LNM Information • Hydrographic Vessels • Other Government Agencies • State and local Governments • Maritime and Pilotage Associations • Port Authorities • USCGAUX Aid Verifiers Revised: WDM 18APR14

  15. Coast Pilot Tables • Climatological Tables. • Meteorological Tables. • Mean surface water temperature and densities. • National Weather Service coastal warning displays. • Nautical miles between points. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  16. Coast Pilot – Tables (Continued) • Radio bearing conversion table • Distance of visibility of objects at sea. • Conversion table—degrees to points and vice versa. • Conversion tables. • Table for estimating time of transit. • Index. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  17. COAST PILOT - Corrections • Corrections are published in the Local Notice to Mariners Revised: WDM 18APR14

  18. Local Notice to Mariners Revised: WDM 18APR14

  19. Local Notice to Mariners • Also known as LNM • Updated weekly • No cost to the user On-Line Revised: WDM 18APR14

  20. LNM Sections ISpecial Notices II Discrepancies III Temporary changes - Temporary changes corrected IV Chart corrections V Advance Notices VI Proposed changes to AtoNs VII General VIII Light List corrections Marine Events Coast Pilot Updates Bridge Section Revised: WDM 18APR14

  21. TIDE TABLESPurpose • To provide a means of predicting the height of tide for each day of the year. • Provide other astronomical date and tables to the mariner. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  22. Chart No. 1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms Revised: WDM 18APR14

  23. CHART No 1 – Nautical Chart Symbols Abbreviations and Terms • Contains every abbreviation and symbol used of a Nautical Chart. • A must for every Aids Verifier Revised: WDM 18APR14

  24. Revised: WDM 18APR14

  25. End of Session I Revised: WDM 18APR14

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