Official ENCs
Primar Vector charts

ENC packs available by zone

In addition to "raster" charts (issued from scan, such as Maptech), ScanNav supports S57 vector charts, including Official ENCs (*) from IHO, coded in S63 format.

In vector charts, each object is known as such, and ScanNav can query each of them to show their details. You can therefore show the sectors of a light to immediately visualize their angle and range.

(*) Official ENCs are the original survey of the hydrographic offices, contrarily to "private" vector charts that have been reproduced manually by digitalizing the paper charts. This therefore eliminates potential human errors in reproduction. (see article from SHOM on this subject)

Official ENCs (Electronic Navigation Charts) are the charts issued directly from the Hydrographic Offices of the countries member of the IHO (International Hydrographic Office, (SHOM for France)). They are the only vector charts authorized in replacement of paper charts on Commercial and Military ships, according to the SOLAS convention.

Detailed information on ENCs are available on the SHOM web site: http://www.shom.fr/fr_page/fr_act_cartographie/index_act_carteelectro.htm
or the IHO: http://www.iho.int/english/home/

ScanNav is a distributor of Primar which is the organism responsible for centralizing ENCs of the different countries.

ScanNav has grouped ENCs by packages to facilitate your choice. To consult the available packs click here

• Download the interactive catalog on the Primar web site (Java application)
• Or visualize on the ECC web site

By Download:
Once you issue your order, a Cells permit file will be sent to you by mail. This file associated with a small utility will let you download the ordered cells and install them on your computer. This same utility will let you download upgrades regularly from the web site.

On CD-Rom:
It is also possible to order ENCs on a CD-rom providing an additional fee to take in account packaging and transportation costs.

Prices of ENCs include a subscription of weekly updates for 12 months(1) , 6 months(1), or 3 months(1).

(*) The initial order is of 100€ minimum
(1) subscription starts on the date of the first purchase
(2) Certain countries (Singapore, Japan et Malacca) only offer the 12 months subscription
(3) Prices can slightly differ for a few countries. Please consult us for a full quote.
(4) Units contain one or more cells

To order, you can:

1. Choose one or more packs and send us the pack numbers - Available packs -
2. Note the desired cell numbers on the IHO or Primar catalog (see links above) and send them to us for a quote.
3. Or interactively choose cells on the Primar catalog, and then save you basket file and send it to us as an attached file for a quote.

In all cases you will have to send us the results by mail by clicking here, we will return you a quote in the best delays.