S-63 Encrypted Charts

S-63 is an International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standard for encrypting, securing and compressing electronic navigational chart (ENC) data. When correctly configured with a valid S-63 MFD activation file, your MFD can utilize S-63 Encrypted Charts.

S-63 Encrypted ChartsAdvantages of using S-63 encrypted charts include:

• Assured authenticity of chart data.

• Regular updates.

For more information on S-63 Encrypted Charts, refer to: https://iho.int/en/