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To assess the quality of any technical solution, one must clearly understand the problem it is intended to solve. Without understanding the task, it is impossible to find the right solution — and S-100 is no exception. However, when it comes to understanding the purpose behind implementing new hydrographic standards, we encounter a number of fundamental difficulties.

S-100 is the revolution. Really?

24-APR-2025

Maritime navigation has evolved significantly over the years, transitioning from traditional paper charts to sophisticated electronic navigational systems. dKart Inspector is at the forefront of this evolution....

dKart Inspector: Ensuring Maritime Navigation Safety through Advanced Chart Validation

15-JAN-2025

This article explores the transition from the S-57 to the new S-101 hydrographic standard, developed by the IHO. It examines the objectives, key differences, and potential challenges associated with this shift. The analysis questions whether the change truly enhances data interoperability and discusses its implications for Hydrographic Offices, technology providers, and navigators, highlighting the financial and operational risks involved in adopting S-101.

Understanding S-101

05-DEC-2024

The article explores challenges in maritime navigation, highlighting the limits of current ENCs for autonomous route planning. It suggests that information overload and outdated paper-based chart designs hinder automation. A proposed approach involves improved bathymetric data and algorithms to automatically calculate safe routes, addressing deficiencies in depth data and proposing ways to enhance ENCs for reliable automated navigation.

ENC for Autonomous Navigation

07-NOV-2024

This article examines the primary challenges in implementing S-100 hydrographic standards, highlighting inconsistencies in interoperability and the costly transition from S-57 to S-101. It proposes the S-157 solution, a method of encapsulating S-57 data within the S-100 framework, offering a streamlined, cost-effective approach for a smoother, gradual transition to modernized navigational data standards.

What is Wrong with S-100

23-AUG-2024