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Notice to Mariners (NM)

Notice to Mariners (NM)

Created OnJanuary 18, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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A method used by hydrographic offices for routine distribution of official nautical chart and publication update information. Notices to Mariners may also be used by port authorities to distribute pertinent local navigation and safety information to ships.

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By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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