The Singapore Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) covers Singapore Port Waters and their approaches.
The electronic navigational chart (ENC) is a digital chart product intended to be used in conjunction with Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).
The electronic navigational chart (ENC) contains information on features useful for navigation such as bathymetry (water depths), coastlines, obstructions, beacons etc. and complements traditional paper charts. Fully compliant with the chart standards and specifications set by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO),in particular S57 Edition 3.1, the ENC contains supplementary nautical information useful for safe navigation above and beyond what is shown on traditional paper charts.
The latest edition of the Singapore ENC is Release 2010.1, covering Singapore Port Waters and their approaches.
The Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is the navigation information system which is considered the legal equivalent of the nautical chart, displaying selected information from an ENC. It is integrated with data from positional and, optionally, other sensors.Both the ECDIS software and hardware comply with the ECDIS performance standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has invested in additional supporting infrastructure such as the Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) broadcast service, which can be used with ECDIS to improve positioning accuracy and navigational safety.
A powerful navigational tool, the ECDIS when interfaced with navigational sensors such as DGPS is able to provide:
The Singapore ENC when used with the ECDIS further enhances safe navigation within Singapore waters and its approaches. As the system is a pproved by the IMO as a paper chart equivalent, vessels equipped with it need not carry paper charts as is normally required under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.
The Singapore ENC consists of 13 harbour category cells covering Singapore waters and its approaches:
Cell name | Coverage |
SG5C4030 | West Jurong Anchorages and Temasek Fairway |
SG5C4031 | Western Approaches to Jurong Island |
SG5C4032 | Sinki Fairway |
SG5C4033 | Tuas Bay, West Jurong Channel and Pesek Basin |
SG5C4034 | East Jurong Channel, Pasir Panjang Terminal and West Keppel Fairway |
SG5C4035 | Western Anchorages, Jong Fairway and Cruise Bay |
SG5C4036 | Raffles Lighthouse to The Sisters |
SG5C4037 | Keppel Harbour, Tanjong Pagar Terminal and Approaches |
SG5C4038 | Johor Strait – Western Part |
SG5C4039 | Western Approaches to Main Strait |
SG5C4041 | Pulau Sebarok to Changi |
SG5C4043 | Kuala Johor and Sungai Johor |
SG5C4044 | Johor Strait – Eastern Part |
To access, view and navigate with the Singapore ENC, it must be used in conjunction with a type-approved ECDIS, which is available from authorised commercial vendors.
Alternatively, to view the Singapore ENC, you may download a copy of the free data viewer from SevenCs called SeeMyDEnc.
Registered Singapore ENC users can obtain monthly incremental updates from their Singapore ENC distributor.
CONTACT PERSON/ DESIGNATION | ADDRESS | TELEPHONE/FAX NO./EMAIL/WEBSITE |
Mr Juergen Kuternoga General Manager | ChartWorld GmbH Ruhrstrasse 90, 22761 Hamburg, Germany | Tel. No.: +49 40 853 58 6942 Fax No.: +49 40 853 58 6949 Email: sales@chartworld.com |
Mr Steven van de Schootbrugge Managing Director | ChartWorld Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Frontech Centre 07-01, 15 Jalan Kilang Barat, Singapore 159357 | Tel No.: +65 65133500 Website: http://www.chartworld.com |
Mr Chong Chee Meng General Manager | DPM (Singapore) Pte Ltd 1 Maritime Square, #09-72 HarbourFront Centre, Singapore 099253 | Tel. No.: +65 6270 4060 Fax No.: +65 6276 3858 Email: sales@dpmsingapore.com.sg Website: http://www.dpmsingapore.com.sg |
Mr Looi Keen Wai Regional Sales Manager | Maritime Information Systems (MARIS) 52, Telok Blangah Road #01-06, Telok Blangah House, Singapore 058809 | Tel. No.: +65 6276 1472 Fax No.: +65 6276 1473 Email: support@maris.sg Website: http://www.maris.no |
Ms Kathrine Bjaroy Marketing Coordinator | Maritime Information Systems AS (MARIS) Danholmen 25, 3128 Notteroy, Norway | Tel. No.: +47 33 30 42 50 Fax No.: +47 33 30 42 51 Email: sales@maris.no Website: http://www.maris.no |
Mr Dave Chow En Wai Account Manager | Motion Smith 15 Jalan Kilang Barat #08-01/05 Frontech Centre, Singapore 159357 | Tel. No.: +65 6220 5098 Fax No.: +65 6225 4902 Email: sales@motsmith.com Website: http://www.motsmith.com |
Mr Dominic Oliver | Transas Marine Pacific Pte Ltd Cyber Centre 16 & 18 Jalan Kilang Barat Singapore 159358 | Tel. No.: +65 6271 0200 Fax No.: +65 6271 7300 Email: dominic@transas.com.sg Website: http://www.transas.com.sg |
Mr Choy Kum Weng Director | Vector Services Pte Ltd 196 Pandan Loop, #06-29 Pantech Business Hub Singapore 128384 | Tel. No.: +65 6777 3602 Fax No.: +65 6777 9203 Email: kwchoy@pacific.net.sg |
Mr Keiji Shimizu General Manager | Japan Hydrographic Association Electronic Charts Division Daiichi Sogo Bldg, 6F 1-6-6, Hanedakuko,Ota-ku Tokyo 144-0041, Japan | Tel. No.: +81 3 5708 7093 Fax No.: +81 3 5708 7094 Email: shimizu-6kj@jha.jp Website: http://www.jha.or.jp/en/jha/ |
Mr Petra Potratz Order and License Coordinator | Jeppesen Norway AS P.O Box 212 , N-4371 Egersund, Norway | Tel No.: +47 51 46 4700 Fax No: +47 51 46 4701 Email: license.marine@jeppesen.com Website: http://www.jeppesen.com/marine |
Ms Eva Hegland Market Relations Coordinator | PRIMAR STAVANGER Lervigsveien 36, P.O Box 60, N-4001 Stavanger, Norway | Tel. No.: +47 51 93 9500 Fax No.: +47 51 93 9501 Email: sales@ecc.no Website: http://www.primar.no |
Mr Jason Scholey Product Manager | The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Admiralty Way,Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2DN United Kingdom | Tel. No.: +44 1823 33 7900 Fax No.: +44 1823 28 4077 Email: ENCS.SalesReports@ukho.gov.uk Website: http://www.ukho.gov.uk |
Please direct any further enquiries that you may have to:
| Related pages | Hydrographic Department |
|---|---|
| Related info | International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) , International Maritime Organization (IMO) , United Kingdom Hydrographic Office |
Q1:What is the Singapore ENC?
A1:The Singapore Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) is a digital database containing hydrographic chart information covering Singapore waters and its approaches. It is necessary for safe navigation and supplements data that is in paper charts. Produced and quality assured by the Hydrographic Department of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Singapore ENC complies with the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) S57 Edition 3.1 specifications.
Q2: What is the purpose of the Singapore ENC?
A2:The Singapore ENC was developed to supplement the traditional paper format. In 1994, the Hydrographic Department of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) embarked on a project to produce the ENC. The first official Singapore ENC was released for commercial use in 17 March 1998.
Q3: What is the latest version of the Singapore ENC?
A3:The latest edition is Release 2010.1
