Admiralty Raster Chart Service

Overview

ARCS is the UKHO's paper chart portfolio presented in a digital format. Over 3000 charts provide extensive, official coverage of international commercial shipping routes, main ports and harbours at a comprehensive range of scales. ARCS charts are licensed on a chart by chart basis to give you maximum flexibility - you only have to pay for the charts you need.


All ARCS charts have the same familiar image and use the same internationally recognised symbology as Admiralty paper charts - making them the easy first step from chart table to electronic navigation.

Coverage

Discs 1-10 detailed above indicate regional ARCS coverage. Disc 11 (not shown) contains ocean charts (1:3,500,000 and smaller)

Compatible Display Systems

ARCS is fully compatible with a wide range of electronic chart systems (ECS) and with Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS), so you can choose the system that meets your requirements and budget. See the current list of ARCS Compatible Display Systems.

Pricing

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License Information

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