Navigation General · Publications — Notice to Mariners
Corrections to charts and nautical publications between new editions are promulgated by the:
- ANotice to Mariners (weekly NtM and Local NtM)✓ Correct
- BDaily newspaper
- CShip's logbook
- DCargo manifest
Explanation
The weekly Notice to Mariners (NGA) and the USCG Local Notice to Mariners list chart corrections, aid changes, and dangers so mariners can hand-correct charts and publications. Keeping charts corrected to the latest NtM is a legal/SOLAS expectation.
Authority: NGA Notice to Mariners; USCG Local Notice to Mariners
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