Oceania General Charts (1:350k - 1.5mil) Data

A measured water depth or spot which has been reduced to a vertical datum (may be a drying height).

S-57 Object Class: Sounding

S-57 Acronym: SOUNDG

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

A line connecting points of equal water depth which is sometimes significantly displaced outside of soundings, symbols and other chart detail for clarity as well as generalization. Depth contours, therefore, often represent an approximate location of the line of equal depth as related to the surveyed line delineated on the source. Also referred to as depth curve.

S-57 Object Class: Depth contour

S-57 Acronym: DEPCNT

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

A relatively large natural stream of water.

S-57 Object Class: River

S-57 Acronym: RIVERS

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

The line where shore and water meet. Although the terminology of coasts and shores is rather confused, shoreline and coastline are generally used as synonyms.

S-57 Object Class: Coastline

S-57 Acronym: COALNE

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

A depth area is a water area whose depth is within a defined range of values.

S-57 Object Class: Depth area

S-57 Acronym: DEPARE

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

In marine navigation, anything that hinders or prevents movement, particularly anything that endangers or prevents passage of a vessel. The term is usually used to refer to an isolated danger to navigation...

S-57 Object Class: Obstruction

S-57 Acronym: OBSTRN

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

An assembly of wires or fibres, or a wire rope or chain which has been laid underwater or buried beneath the seabed.

S-57 Object Class: Cable, submarine

S-57 Acronym: CBLSUB

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

A fixed (not afloat) artificial structure between the water and the land, i.e. a man-made coastline.

S-57 Object Class: Shoreline construction

S-57 Acronym: SLCONS

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

An area containing a concentration of buildings and the supporting road or rail infrastructure.

S-57 Object Class: Built-up area

S-57 Acronym: BUAARE

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/

A geographically defined part of the sea or other navigable waters. It may be specified within its limits by its proper name.

S-57 Object Class: Sea area/named water area

S-57 Acronym: SEAARE

This data was compiled for the use in the scale range 1:350,000 to 1:1,500,000.

THIS DATA DOES NOT REPLACE NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

This data is based on the S-57 data format used in Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) published and maintained by the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). Refer to the following link for information about S-57 data: www.linz.govt.nz/hydro/regulation/