A new analytical article, "ENC is dead? Perceiving S-100 impact," raises urgent questions about the future of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs). Published the piece critiques the ambiguity introduced by recent IMO/IHO resolutions, arguing that the lack of a clear, official definition for what constitutes an ENC in the S-100 era creates legal and safety risks. The author asserts that only S-57 and S-101 data should currently be considered true ENCs and warns that the push for interoperability without solid standards is a "risky game" for global navigation safety.
The full publication is available on the website.