Why are all Norwegian nautical charts sold as POD charts?
About POD charts
Norwegian nautical charts are updated continuously and printed to order through the Print on Demand (POD) service. With a POD chart you get a nautical chart that is up to date, with all safety-critical updates and corrections published in Notices to Mariners (Efs).
We print the charts in our own print studio in Trondheim, on standard map paper, water- and tear-resistant Tyvek or self-adhesive film, or mounted on board. Tyvek is a synthetic material that is tear-resistant, water-repellent and can be folded and written on with a soft pencil. Read about finishes and prices.
After purchase, it is up to you to keep the chart updated using Efs, where all updates and corrections to official nautical charts are published every fortnight.
Fresh goods
Every mariner should be aware of the risk of sailing with charts that are not up to date, and the responsibility that comes with it. All safety-critical corrections to Kartverket's nautical charts are published every fortnight in Efs.
Nautical charts for the wall
If you want a nautical chart as a wall map of your own area, you can create your own map in any size, with the topographic map on land. Custom maps are not POD charts from Kartverket and must not be used for navigation.