Captain Fernando Angli Rodrideguez, Chair MesoAmerican-Caribbean Hydrographic Commission Electronic Chart Working Group Task Group 2 Status Overview Captain Fernando Angli Rodrideguez, Chair Cartagena 30 August 2004

Electronic Chart Working Group Task Group 2 – ENC Production and Distribution Chair: Capt. Fernando Angli Rodriguez, Mexico Current Task Group Members: Colombia Cuba Jamaica The Netherlands Panama Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom USA Venezuela

Task Group 2 - Goal Facilitate the production and distribution of ENC data for major ports and shipping routes within the MACHC region. Promote the use of ENC data by major shipping companies and cruise lines thereby contributing to the safety of navigation, improved efficiency of maritime transportation and marine environmental protection.

TG 2 - Main Tasks Develop a process for selecting ports and routes for priority ENC coverage. Also, specify appropriate selection criteria and weighting parameters. Identify ENC production responsibilities for selected ports and routes. Recommend options for distribution of ENCs to the shipping market. Establish cooperative arrangements for ENC production, quality assurance and maintenance.

Specific Tasks for This Meeting 1. Small-scale INT Chart  to ENC production - Small-scale ENC distribution 2. ENC Distribution Options 3. Priority Ports and Routes - GoH Ports - HYCOOP letter - Alternatives for ENC production 4. Training

MACHC Small-Scale INT Charts with proposed INT Chart Numbers Likely Producer Countries and Dates INT 4015 INT 4016 US-NOAA Paper:8/2004 ENC: 8/2004 US-NOAA Paper:8/2004 ENC: 8/2004 INT 4017 Cuba/US? Paper: ENC: France Paper: complete ENC: ?? INT 4013 Mexico Paper:8/2004 ENC: 8/2004 INT 4021 INT 4012 Mexico/Cuba? Paper: ENC: INT 4011 ?? Paper: ENC: Venezuela Paper:8/2004 ENC: 8/2004 INT 4022 INT 4023 France Paper:complete ENC: 2005 INT 4025 Colombia/UK? Paper: ENC: Revised 8/24/2004

Major commercial shipping routes and designated areas In the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico region 1a 2c 1b 2d 3 2b 2a 1c

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