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S-100: The Next Generation of Electronic Charts Is Coming to Australia
If you’re training or working in the near-coastal space, you’ll hear a lot more about S-100 over the next few years. This isn’t marketing hype or 'future tech' – it’s a fundamental change to how hydrographic and navigational data is produced, distributed and displayed.
Captain Cal Callahan
Jan 4


Small Vessels Manual expands with new course materials for maritime training providers and students
The Small Vessels Manual has expanded beyond the printed and digital book, with the release of a new suite of course materials designed to support structured maritime training delivery.
The Small Vessels Manual Team
Dec 15, 2025


SouthPAN: A New Era of Precision Navigation for Australian Mariners
AMSA has released a new Marine Notice announcing the arrival of a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) for our region – a game-changer for positioning accuracy and reliability on small vessels and large ships alike.
Captain Cal Callahan
Nov 28, 2025
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