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Chart 1
Canadian Chart 1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms
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Chart 1
Introduction
Schematic Layout
General
A Chart Number, Title, Marginal Notes
B Positions, Distances, Directions, Compass
Topography
C Natural Features
D Cultural Features
E Landmarks
F Ports
G (Not currently used)
Hydrography
H Tides, Currents
I Depths
J Nature of the Seabed
K Rocks, Wrecks, Obstructions
L Offshore Installations
M Tracks, Routes
N Areas, Limits
O (Not currently used)
Aids and Services
P Lights
Q Buoys, Beacons
R Fog Signals
S Radar, Radio, Satellite Navigation Systems
T Services
U Small Craft
Alphabetical Indexes
V Index of Abbreviations
W International Abbreviations
X List of Descriptions
Offshore Installations
- Section
L
General
Platforms and Moorings
Underwater Installations
Submarine Cables
Submarine Pipelines
Supplementary national symbols
General
Ref.
IHO Symbology
Description
CHS Symbology
1
Name of oilfield or gasfield
2
Platform with designation/name
3
Limit of safety zone around offshore installations
4
Limit of development area
5.1
Wind Turbine
5.2
Wind farm
Wind farm with restricted area
6
Renewable energy installation
Renewable energy installation with restricted area
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Date modified:
2022-10-03