S-57 ENC

S-57 is an electronic navigational chart (ENC) data exchange standard defined by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), the official data format recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). S-57 data contains nautical features including water depths, channels, anchorages, and obstructions, serving as the key data foundation for safe maritime navigation.

Specifications

Key Features

• IHO international standard, official ECDIS data format
• Contains rich nautical features: depths, channels, obstructions, etc.
• Supports update mechanisms for incremental chart updates

Common Use Cases

• Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
• Maritime safety navigation and route planning

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