Nautical cartography competences and their effect to the realisation of a worldwide Electronic Navigational Charts database, the performance of ECDIS and the fulfilment of IMO chart carriage requirements
Presents the implementation and realisation of the IHO WEND concept Explores the consequences of data gaps and overlaps to the operation of ECDIS Examines hydrographic surveys for nautical charting under UNCLOS Studies states’ nautical charting competence stemming from international law Demonstrates the effect of abolishing cartographic competences in the Aegean Sea