Australian Notices To Mariners: Chart Corrections And Updates.pdf

## Australian Notices to Mariners - Key Updates (Edition 3)

This summary highlights the most important changes in the latest edition of Australian Notices to Mariners (Edition 3, 7 February 2020).

Chart Changes:

PNG Chart Numbering: All Papua New Guinea charts have adopted a new numbering system.
Replacements: Several charts have been replaced:
PNG 505 - Papua New Guinea South Coast (Port Moresby to Hood Point)
PNG 545 - Papua New Guinea New Britain & New Ireland (Rabaul to Cape Lambert)
PNG 637 - Papua New Guinea North East Coast (Trobriand Islands)
PNG 668 - Papua New Guinea New Ireland North Coast (Plans in PNG)
PNG 670 - Papua New Guinea New Britain South Coast (Gasmata to Fulleborn)
Updates: Charts include general updates and the latest bathymetric data.

Other Changes:

Chart Rationalisation: A paper chart rationalisation program is underway.
Tide Tables: The Australian National Tide Tables 2020 have been amended.
Pricing: Chart prices have been revised.

Important Note:

This summary provides a concise overview. For complete and detailed information, refer to the full text of Edition 3 of Australian Notices to Mariners.

Accessing Notices:

Copies of Australian Notices to Mariners are available:

Online: Through the AHO website (www.hydro.gov.au) or eNotices service (www.hydro.gov.au/enotices/).
* Paper Copies: Available from participating chart agents listed on the AHO website.

Reporting Dangers:

Mariners are encouraged to report new or suspected dangers to navigation immediately to the Australian Hydrographic Office (contact details provided in the notices).