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CONTENTS
Introduction
Object Classes ...................................................................................Chapter 1
Attributes ............................................................................................Chapter 2
IHB Codes for Producing Agency.........................................................Annex A
Attributes/Object Classes Cross Reference.........................................Annex B
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Introduction
The Object Catalogue is the data schema for AS-57 - The IHO Transfer Standard for Digital Hydrographic
Data@. Its primary function is to provide a means of describing real world entities. That is entities which
actually exist (either physically such as a beacon or legally such as an anchorage area) in the real world.
The Object Catalogue is based on the theoretical model described in Part 2 of this Standard. The model
assumes that real world entities can be categorized into a finite number of types, such as lights, wrecks,
built up areas etc. These entity types are termed feature object classes in the Object Catalogue. An
instance of a feature object class, referred to as a feature object, (that is one specific light or wreck or built
up area) can be more precisely described by assigning to it a number of attributes and then specifying
values for those attributes. A particular real world entity is encoded by specifying the appropriate feature
object class, attributes and attribute values. For example, a red lateral buoy would be encoded as follows:feature object class: buoy lateral; attribute: colour; attribute value: red.
The data model defines four types of feature object:
Geo
containing the descriptive characteristics of a real world entity.
Meta
containing information about other objects (eg. compilation scale, vertical datum).
Collection
containing information about the relationships between other objects.
Cartographic
containing information about the cartographic representation of a real world entity.
Chapter 1 contains a description of each feature object class. This includes a definition of the class and
a list of the attributes that are allowed for that class. Instructions on how to interpret the information
associated with each feature object class are given in the introduction to Chapter 1.
The Object Catalogue does not mandate the use of any attributes. However, for each instance of a feature
object, a particular attribute may only be used once. In general terms it is up to the encoder to select from
the appropriate list the attributes that are relevant to a particular object instance. However, for some
applications, certain attributes may be designated as mandatory for specific object classes. These
attributes will be listed in the appropriate product specification (see S-57 Appendix B).
A description of each attribute is contained in Chapter 2. This includes a definition of the attribute and,
where appropriate, a list of allowable values, also with definitions. Instructions on how to interpret the
information associated with each attribute are given in the introduction to Chapter 2.
For the purposes of backward compatibility, changes from edition 2.0 of S-57 have been emphasized in
the table of contents by striking out object classes or attributes that have been deleted and by marking
those that have been added in the margin. In addition, pages in the Object Catalogue relating to deleted
object classes or attributes have been retained with the remark ADELETED - DO NOT USE@. Where a
deleted object class or attribute has been replaced by another one, this is specified at the bottom of the
page in bold characters.
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Chapter 1 - Object Classes
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Object Classes
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Object Classes
CONTENTS
Acronym
Code
1.1 Introduction
1.1
1.2 Geo Object Classes

Administration Area (Named)
Airport/airfield
Anchor
Anchor berth
Anchorage area
Beacon, cardinal
Beacon, isolated danger
Beacon, lateral
Beacon, safe water
Beacon, special purpose/general
Berth
Berthing facility
Bridge
Building, religious
Building, single
Built-up area
Buoy, cardinal
Buoy, installation
Buoy, isolated danger
Buoy, lateral
Buoy, safe water
Buoy, special purpose/general
Cable area
Cable, overhead
Cable, submarine
Cairn
Canal
Canal bank
Cargo transhipment area
Causeway
Caution area
Cemetery
Chain/Wire
Checkpoint
Chimney
Coastguard station
Coastline
Contiguous zone
Continental shelf area
Control point
Conveyor
Crane
Current - non-gravitational
Custom zone
Dam
Daymark
Deep water route centerline
Deep water route part
Depth area
ADMARE
AIRARE
ACHPNT
ACHBRT
ACHARE
BCNCAR
BCNISD
BCNLAT
BCNSAW
BCNSPP
BERTHS
BRTFAC
BRIDGE
BUIREL
BUISGL
BUAARE
BOYCAR
BOYINB
BOYISD
BOYLAT
BOYSAW
BOYSPP
CBLARE
CBLOHD
CBLSUB
CAIRNS
CANALS
CANBNK
CTSARE
CAUSWY
CTNARE
CEMTRY
CHNWIR
CHKPNT
CHIMNY
CGUSTA
COALNE
CONZNE
COSARE
CTRPNT
CONVYR
CRANES
CURENT
CUSZNE
DAMCON
DAYMAR
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DWRTPT
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Depth contour
Diffuser
Dish aerial
Distance mark
Dock area
Dredged area
Dry dock
Dumping ground
Dune
Dyke
Dyke area
Dyke crown
Exclusive economic zone
Fairway
Fence/wall
Ferry route
Fish haven
Fishery zone
Fishing facility
Fishing ground
Flagstaff/Flagpole
Flare stack
Floating dock
Fog signal
Fortified structure
Free port area
Gate
Gridiron
Harbour area (administrative)
Harbour facility
Hill
Hulk
Ice area
Incineration area
Inshore traffic zone
Intertidal area
Lake
Lake shore
Land area
Land elevation
Land region
Landing place
Landing stairs
Landmark
Light
Light float
Light, moir effect
Light vessel
Local magnetic anomaly
Lock basin
Log pond
Magnetic variation
Marine farm/culture
Mast
Military practice area
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DIFFUS
DSHAER
DISMAR
DOCARE
DRGARE
DRYDOC
DMPGRD
DUNARE
DYKCON
DYKARE
DYKCRW
EXEZNE
FAIRWY
FNCLNE
FERYRT
FSHHAV
FSHZNE
FSHFAC
FSHGRD
FLGSTF
FLASTK
FLODOC
FOGSIG
FORSTC
FRPARE
GATCON
GRIDRN
HRBARE
HRBFAC
HILARE
HULKES
ICEARE
ICNARE
ISTZNE
ITDARE
LAKARE
LAKSHR
LNDARE
LNDELV
LNDRGN
LNDPLC
LNDSTS
LNDMRK
LIGHTS
LITFLT
LITMOI
LITVES
LOCMAG
LOKBSN
LOGPON
MAGVAR
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Object Classes
Monument
Mooring/Warping facility
National territorial area
Navigation line
Obstruction
Offshore platform
Offshore production area
Oil barrier
Pile
Pilot boarding place
Pingo
Pipeline area
Pipeline, overhead
Pipeline, submarine/on land
Pontoon
Precautionary area
Production installation
Production/storage area
Pylon/bridge support
Radar dome
Radar line
Radar range
Radar reflector
Radar station
Radar transponder beacon
Radio calling-in point
Radio station
Railway
Ramp
Rapids
Recommended route centerline
Recommended track
Recommended traffic lane part
Rescue station
Restricted area
Retro-reflector
River
River bank
Road
Road crossing
Road part
Runway
Salt pan
Sand waves
Sea area/named water area
Sea-plane landing area
Seabed area
Shoreline construction
Signal station, traffic
Signal station, warning
Silo
Silo/tank
Slipway
Slope topline
Sloping ground
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MONUMT
MORFAC
NATARE
NAVLNE
OBSTRN
OFSPLF
OSPARE
OILBAR
PILPNT
PILBOP
PINGOS
PIPARE
PIPOHD
PIPSOL
PONTON
PRCARE
PRDINS
PRDARE
PYLONS
RADDOM
RADLNE
RADRNG
RADRFL
RADSTA
RTPBCN
RDOCAL
RDOSTA
RAILWY
RMPARE
RAPIDS
RCRTCL
RECTRC
RCTLPT
RSCSTA
RESARE
RETRFL
RIVERS
RIVBNK
ROADWY
RODCRS
ROADPT
RUNWAY
SLTPAN
SNDWAV
SEAARE
SPLARE
SBDARE
SLCONS
SISTAT
SISTAW
SILBUI
SILTNK
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Small craft facility

Sounding
Spoil ground
Spring
Square
Straight territorial sea baseline
Submarine transit lane
Swept Area
Tank
Telepheric
Territorial sea area
Tidal stream - flood/ebb
Tidal stream - harmonic prediction
Tidal stream - non-harmonic prediction
Tidal stream panel data
Tidal stream - time series
Tide - harmonic prediction
Tide - non-harmonic prediction
Tide - time series
Tideway
Topmark
Tower
Traffic separation line
Traffic separation scheme boundary
Traffic separation scheme crossing
Traffic separation scheme lane part
Traffic separation scheme roundabout
Traffic separation zone
Tree
Tunnel
Tunnel entrance
Two-way route part
Underwater/awash rock
Unsurveyed area
Vegetation
Vegetation area
Water turbulence
Waterfall
Weed/Kelp
Weir
Windmill
Windmotor
Wreck
Zero metre - contour
1.3 Meta Object Classes
Accuracy of data
Compilation scale of data
Coverage
Horizontal datum of data
Horizontal datum shift parameters
Nautical publication information
Navigational system of marks
Production information
Quality of data
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SPOGRD
SPRING
SQUARE
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SUBTLN
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TNKCON
TELPHC
TESARE
TS_FEB
TS_PRH
TS_PNH
TS_PAD
TS_TIS
T_HMON
T_NHMN
T_TIMS
TIDEWY
TOPMAR
TOWERS
TSELNE
TSSBND
TSSCRS
TSSLPT
TSSRON
TSEZNE
TREPNT
TUNNEL
TNLENT
TWRTPT
UWTROC
UNSARE
VEGATN
VEGARE
WATTUR
WATFAL
WEDKLP
WIRLNE
WNDMIL
WIMCON
WRECKS
ZEMCNT
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M_CSCL
M_COVR
M_HDAT
M_HOPA
M_NPUB
M_NSYS
M_PROD
M_QUAL
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Sounding datum
Survey reliability
Survey source
Units of measurement of data
Vertical datum of data
M_SDAT
M_SREL
M_SSOR
M_UNIT
M_VDAT
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1.4 Collection Object Classes

Aggregation
Association
Stacked on/stacked under
C_AGGR
C_ASSO
C_STAC
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402
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1.5 Cartographic Object Classes

Cartographic area
Cartographic line
Cartographic symbol
Closing line
Compass
Shallow water blue
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$AREAS
$LINES
$CSYMB
$CLOLN
$COMPS
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Each object class is specified in a standardized way, under the following headings:
$ Object Class:
object class name
$ Acronym:
six-character code for the object class
$ Code:
integer code to be used in the coding of data
$ For each object class the set of relevant attributes is defined. This set is divided into three
subsets:
* subset >Attribute_A=:
Attributes in this subset define the individual characteristics of an object;
* subset >Attribute_B=:
Attributes in this subset provide information relevant to the use of the

data, e.g. for presentation or for an information system;
* subset >Attribute_C=:
Attributes in this subset provide administrative information about the

object and the data describing it;
Each subset shows a list of ASCII attribute acronyms. For the description of each attribute see
Chapter 2.
$ Definition:
Where possible each object class is defined and the source of the
definition is quoted.
$ References:
* INT 1:
reference to the number of the paper chart feature in the >International

Chart Series INT 1 - Symbols, Abbreviations, Terms used on Charts=.
INT 1 was one of the major guidelines for the definition of object
classes.
* M-4:
reference to the paragraph number in the >Chart Specifications of the

IHO=, publication M-4. This was another guideline used in the definition
and description of object classes.
$ Remarks:
Under >Remarks= further comments and notes are given. Related but
separate object classes are listed under the heading >Distinction=.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: ADMARE
Code: 1
ADMARE
Set Attribute_A:
JRSDTN; NATION; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; PICREP; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;
Set Attribute_C:
RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;
Definition:
A defined (and possibly named) administrative area.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction :
land region; contiguous zone; continental shelf area; exclusive economic zone;
fishery zone; territorial sea area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Airport/airfield
Acronym: AIRARE
Airport/airfield
AIRARE
Code: 2
Set Attribute_A:
CATAIR; CONDTN; CONVIS; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area containing at least one runway, used for landing, take-off, and movement of aircraft.
References:
INT 1:
ID 17;
M-4:
366;
Remarks:
Distinction :
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Anchor
DELETED - DO NOT USE

Acronym: ACHPNT
Anchor
INT 1 Reference:
ACHPNT
IQ 42;
Chart Specification:
431.6;
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; QUASOU;

STATUS; TECSOU; VALSOU; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; SCAMAX; SCAMIN;
Set Attribute_C:
Geometric Primitive:
Point;
Definition:
A heavy forging or casting comprising a shank with large shackle or ring at one end and two arms
with palms at the other, so shaped as to grip the sea bottom, and by means of a cable or rope hold
a vessel, boat, or any other floating structure in a desired position regardless of wind and current.
(International Maritime Dictionary, 2nd Ed.)
Remarks:
Distinction:
chain/wire;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. An anchor
should be encoded as an obstruction (OBSTRN) with a category of obstruction (CATOBS) value
9.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Anchor berth
Acronym: ACHBRT
Anchor berth
Code: 3
ACHBRT
Set Attribute_A:
CATACH; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

RADIUS; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A designated area of water where a single vessel, sea plane, etc... may anchor.
Reference:
INT 1:
IN 11.1-2;
M-4:
431.2;
Remarks:
In general the anchor berth is defined by the centre point and a swinging circle.
Distinction :
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Anchorage area
Acronym: ACHARE
Anchorage area
Code: 4
ACHARE
Set Attribute_A:
CATACH; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area in which vessels anchor or may anchor. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 130)
References:
INT 1:
IN 12.1-9;
M-4:
431.3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
anchor berth; mooring/warping facility;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Beacon, cardinal
Acronym: BCNCAR
Beacon, cardinal
Code: 5
BCNCAR
Set Attribute_A:
BCNSHP; CATCAM; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONVIS; CONRAD;

DATEND; DATSTA; ELEVAT; HEIGHT; MARSYS; NATCON; NOBJNM;
OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A beacon is a prominent, specially constructed object forming a conspicuous mark as a fixed aid to
navigation or for use in hydrographic survey (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 420).
A cardinal beacon is used in conjunction with the compass to indicate where the mariner may find
the best navigable water. It is placed in one of the four quadrants (North, East, South and West),
bounded by inter-cardinal bearings from the point marked. (UKHO NP 735, 5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.3;
M-4:
461;
Remarks:
Topmark, light, fog signal, radar reflector and retro-reflector are separate objects.
Distinction:
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daymark; beacon lateral; beacon safe water; beacon isolated danger; beacon
special purpose/general;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: BCNISD
Code: 6
BCNISD
Set Attribute_A:
BCNSHP; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; ELEVAT; HEIGHT; MARSYS; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A beacon is a prominent specially constructed object forming a conspicuous mark as a fixed aid to
An isolated danger beacon is a beacon erected on an isolated danger of limited extent, which has
navigable water all around it. (UKHO NP735, 5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.4;
M-4:
463.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
daymark; beacon lateral; beacon safe water; beacon cardinal; beacon special
purpose/general;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Beacon, lateral
Acronym: BCNLAT
Beacon, lateral
Code: 7
BCNLAT
Set Attribute_A:
BCNSHP; CATLAM; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS;

Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A lateral beacon is used to indicate the port or starboard hand side of the route to be followed. They
are generally used for well defined channels and are used in conjunction with a conventional direction
of buoyage. (UKHO NP 735, 5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 91-92, 130.1;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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daymark; beacon cardinal; beacon safe water; beacon isolated danger; beacon
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Beacon, safe water
Acronym: BCNSAW
Beacon, safe water
Code: 8
BCNSAW
Set Attribute_A:
BCNSHP; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; ELEVAT; HEIGHT; MARSYS; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A safe water beacon is a prominent specially constructed object forming a conspicuous mark as a
fixed aid to navigation or for use in hydrographic survey (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 420).
A safe water beacon may be used to indicate that there is navigable water around the mark. (UKHO
NP735, 5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.5;
M-4:
456.4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
daymark; beacon cardinal; beacon lateral; beacon isolated danger; beacon

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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: BCNSPP
Code: 9
BCNSPP
Set Attribute_A:
BCNSHP; CATSPM; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS;

Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A special purpose beacon is primarily used to indicate an area or feature, the nature of which is
apparent from reference to a chart, Sailing Directions or Notices to Mariners. (UKHO NP 735, 5th
Edition)
Beacon in general: A beacon whose appearance or purpose is not adequately known.
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.6;
M-4:
456.4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
daymark; beacon lateral; beacon safe water; beacon isolated danger; beacon
cardinal; distance mark;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Berth
Acronym: BERTHS
Berth
Code: 10
BERTHS
10
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A named or numbered place where a vessel is moored at a wharf. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition,
470)
References:
INT 1:
IF 19;
M-4:
321.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
anchor berth; dock area; mooring/warping facility; shoreline construction;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Berthing facility

Acronym: BRTFAC
Berthing facility
INT 1 Reference:
BRTFAC
IF 13;
321.1;
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;

WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Line; Area;
Definition:
The designated
- length along the limit of land area or along a shoreline construction
- area at a dolphin
where a ship may be tied on and may safely lie.
Remarks:
Distinction:
dock area;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A berthing
facility should be encoded as a berth (BERTHS).
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Object Classes
1.15
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Bridge
Acronym: BRIDGE
Bridge
Code: 11
BRIDGE
11
Set Attribute_A:
CATBRG; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; HORACC; HORCLR; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;; VERACC;
VERCCL; VERCLR; VERCOP; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A structure erected over a depression or an obstacle such as a body of water, railroad, etc... to
provide a roadway for vehicles, pedestrians or to carry utility services. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th
Edition, 544)
References:
INT 1:
ID 20, 21, 22, 23.1-6, 24;
M-4:
381.1-3;
Remarks:
A bridge may consist of portions which cover the land and the water.
The bridge supports are encoded as pylon/bridge supports (PYLONS).
Distinction:
pylon/bridge support;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Building, religious

Acronym: BUIREL
Building, religious
INT 1:
BUIREL
IE 10.1-10.4, 13-18;
M-4:
373.1-5;
Set Attribute_A:
BUISHP; CATREB; COLOUR; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT;

NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
A structure designed for religious use.
Remarks:
Distinction:
building, single;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A religious
building should be encoded as a single building (BUISGL) with an appropriate function (FUNCTN)
value.
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Object Classes
1.17
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Building, single
Acronym: BUISGL
Building, single
Code: 12
BUISGL
12
Set Attribute_A:
BUISHP; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; ELEVAT;

FUNCTN; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VERACC;
VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A relatively permanent structure, roofed and usually walled. It is designed for some particular use
which it may be important to indicate. (Digital Geographic Information Working Group, Oct.87)
References:
INT 1:
ID 5-6, 13; IE 10.1, 10.3, 11, 13-18, 28-30.1; IF 51, 60-63;
M-4:
325.1-3; 328.1; 362.2; 370.3,5; 372.1; 373.1-4; 375.1,2; 487.3;
Remarks:
This object class is used to encode single buildings, including those with a particular function or
service of major interest.
Distinction:
built-up area; coastguard station; landmark; rescue station;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Built-up area
Acronym: BUAARE
Built-up area
Code: 13
BUAARE
13
Set Attribute_A:
CATBUA; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area containing a concentration of buildings and the supporting road or rail infrastructure.
References:
INT 1:
ID 1-4;
M-4:
370.3-4; 370.6-7;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
building, single; road; square;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.19
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Buoy, cardinal
Acronym: BOYCAR
Buoy, cardinal
Code: 14
BOYCAR
14
Set Attribute_A:
BOYSHP; CATCAM; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA;

MARSYS; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A buoy is a floating object moored to the bottom in a particular place, as an aid to navigation or for
other specific purposes. (IHO Dictionary S-32 5th Edition, 565).
A cardinal buoy is used in conjunction with the compass to indicate where the mariner may find the
best navigable water. It is placed in one of the four quadrants (North, East, South and West),
bounded by inter-cardinal bearings from the point marked. (UKHO NP 735, 5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.3;
M-4:
461; 462.5, 462.6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
buoy lateral; buoy safe water; buoy isolated danger;

purpose/general; mooring/warping facility;
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buoy special
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Buoy, installation
Acronym: BOYINB
Buoy, installation
BOYINB
Code: 15
15
Set Attribute_A:
BOYSHP; CATINB; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA;

MARSYS; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; PRODCT;
STATUS; VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
other specific purposes. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 565).
An installation buoy is a buoy used for loading tankers with gas or oil. (IHO Chart Specifications,
M-4)
References:
INT 1:
IL 16
M-4:
445.4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
buoy special purpose/general; mooring/warping facility; offshore platform;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.21
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: BOYISD
Code: 16
BOYISD
16
Set Attribute_A:
BOYSHP; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA; MARSYS;

NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC;
VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A isolated danger buoy is a buoy moored on or above an isolated danger of limited extent, which has
navigable water all around it. (UKHO NP735, 5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.4;
M-4:
461;
Remarks:
Distinction:
buoy lateral; buoy safe water; buoy cardinal; buoy special purpose/general;
mooring/warping facility;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Buoy, lateral
Acronym: BOYLAT
Buoy, lateral
Code: 17
BOYLAT
17
Set Attribute_A:
BOYSHP; CATLAM; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA;

VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A lateral buoy is used to indicate the port or starboard hand side of the route to be followed. They are
generally used for well defined channels and are used in conjunction with a conventional direction
of buoyage. (UKHO NP 735, 5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.1;
M-4:
461;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
buoy cardinal; buoy safe water; buoy isolated danger; buoy special
purpose/general; mooring/warping facility;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.23
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Buoy, safe water
Acronym: BOYSAW
Buoy, safe water
Code: 18
BOYSAW
18
Set Attribute_A:
BOYSHP; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA; MARSYS;

NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC;
VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A safe water buoy is used to indicate that there is navigable water around the mark. (UKHO NP735,
5th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.5;
M-4:
461;
Remarks:
A safe water mark may be used as a centerline, mid-channel or landfall buoy, or to indicate the best
point of passage under a fixed bridge.
Distinction:
buoy cardinal; buoy lateral; buoy isolated danger; buoy special purpose/general;
mooring/warping facility;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: BOYSPP
Code: 19
BOYSPP
19
Set Attribute_A:
BOYSHP; CATSPM; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA;

VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A special purpose buoy is primarily used to indicate an area or feature, the nature of which is
apparent from reference to a chart, Sailing Directions or Notices to Mariners. (UKHO NP 735, 5th
Edition)
Buoy in general: A buoy whose appearance or purpose is not adequately known.
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130.6;
M-4:
461;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
buoy lateral; buoy safe water; buoy isolated danger; buoy cardinal; buoy
installation; mooring/warping facility;
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Object Classes
1.25
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Cable area
Acronym: CBLARE
Cable area
CBLARE
Code: 20
Set Attribute_A:
CATCBL; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
20
Definition:
An area which contains one or more submarine cables.
References:
INT 1:
IL 30.2, 31.2
M-4:
439.3; 443.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
cable, overhead; cable, submarine;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Cable, overhead
Acronym: CBLOHD
Cable, overhead
Code: 21
CBLOHD
21
Set Attribute_A:
CATCBL; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; ICEFAC;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VERACC; VERCLR; VERCSA; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An overhead cable is an assembly of wires or fibres, or a wire rope or chain, which is supported by
structures such as poles or pylons and passing over or nearby navigable waters. (Hydrographic
Service, Royal Australian Navy).
References:
INT 1:
ID 26, 27
M-4:
382; 382.1-2;
Remarks:
The cable supports are encoded as pylon/bridge supports (PYLONS).
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
cable area; cable, submarine; conveyor; pylon/bridge support;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.27
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Cable, submarine
Acronym: CBLSUB
Cable, submarine
Code: 22
CBLSUB
22
Set Attribute_A:
BURDEP; CATCBL; CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; DRVAL2;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An assembly of wires or fibres, or a wire rope or chain which has been laid underwater or buried
beneath the seabed (Hydrographic Service, Royal Australian Navy)
References:
INT 1:
IL 30.1, 31.1, 32
M-4:
443.1; 443.3; 443.7;
Remarks:
Distinction:
cable, overhead; cable area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Cairn

Acronym: CAIRNS
Cairn
INT 1:
CAIRNS
IQ 100;
M-4:
456.2;
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA;

HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUAVEM; STATUS; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
A mound of stones, usually conical or pyramidal, raised as a landmark or to designate a point of
importance in surveying. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
If a cairn bears the colour(s) specified by a navigational mark system, it is to be encoded as a
beacon.
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A cairn should
be encoded as a landmark (LNDMRK) with a category of landmark (CATLMK) value 1.
Edition 3.1
November 2000
Object Classes
1.29
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Canal
Acronym: CANALS
Canal
Code: 23
CANALS
23
Set Attribute_A:
CATCAN; CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; HORACC; HORCLR; HORWID;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An artificial waterway with no flow, or a controlled flow, used for navigation, or for draining or irrigating
land (ditch). (United States Geological Survey, Jan.89)
References:
INT 1:
IF 40;
M-4:
361.6;
Remarks:
The object >canal= describes the area of the canal, the object >canal bank= the banks.
Distinction:
canal bank; river; lake; tideway;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Canal bank
Acronym: CANBNK
Canal bank
CANBNK
Code: 24
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
24
Definition:
The limit line between the water area of a canal and the area of land.
References:
INT 1:
IF 40;
M-4:
361.6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
canal; coastline; lake shore; river bank; shoreline construction;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.31
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: CTSARE
Code: 25
CTSARE
25
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area designated for the transfer of cargo from one vessel to another. (adapted from IHO
Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5593).
References:
INT 1:
IN 64;
M-4:
449.4;
Remarks:
The transhipment of cargo is often known as >lightering= and the area may be known as >lightering
area= or >cargo transfer area=. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
Distinction:
dock area; harbour area (administrative); harbour facility;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Causeway
Acronym: CAUSWY
Causeway
CAUSWY
Code: 26
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
26
Definition:
A raised way across low or wet ground or water. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 662)
References:
INT 1:
IF 3;
M-4:
313.3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
dam; road;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.33
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Caution area
Acronym: CTNARE
Caution area
CTNARE
Code: 27
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; PEREND; PERSTA;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
27
Definition:
Generally, an area where the mariner has to be made aware of circumstances influencing the safety
of navigation.
References:
INT 1:
IM 29.2;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
This object class may be required to identify:
- a danger
- a risk
- a rule
- advice
which is not directly related to a specific object.
Distinction:
wrecks; underwater rocks; obstructions; unsurveyed area;
November 2000
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Cemetery

Acronym: CEMTRY
Cemetery
CEMTRY
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; CONVIS; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area of land for burying the dead with two or more graves. (United States Geological Survey,
Jan.89)
References:
INT 1: IE 19;
M-4: 373.6;
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A cemetery
should be encoded as a landmark (LNDMRK) with a category of landmark (CATLMK) value 2.
Edition 3.1
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Object Classes
1.35
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Chain/Wire

Acronym: CHNWIR
Chain/Wire
INT 1:
CHNWIR
IQ 42;
M-4:
431.6;
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Line;
Definition:
A connection between two independent objects, e.g.
- between an anchor and a mooring buoy
- between an anchor and an offshore platform
- between a hulk and a bollard on land
- etc.
Remarks:
Distinction:
anchor;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A chain/wire
should be encoded either as a cable (CBLSUB) with a category of cable (CATCBL) value 6, or as
a mooring/warping facility (MORFAC) with a category of mooring/warping facility (CATMOR) value
6.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Checkpoint
Acronym: CHKPNT
Checkpoint
CHKPNT
Code: 28
Set Attribute_A:
CATCHP; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
28
Definition:
An official place to register, declare or check goods and people.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
The object >checkpoint= does not include facilities such as buildings, gates or other installations.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
custom zone;
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Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Chimney

Acronym: CHIMNY
Chimney
INT 1:
CHIMNY
IE 22;
M-4:
374.1;
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NATCON;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
A chimney is a vertical structure containing a passage or flue for discharging smoke and gases of
combustion. (Digital Geographic Information Working Group, Oct.87)
Remarks:
Where a chimney carries a light, the light should be encoded as a separate object.
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A chimney
November 2000
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Coastguard station
Acronym: CGUSTA
Coastguard station
CGUSTA
Code: 29
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
29
Definition:
Watch keeping stations at which a watch is kept either continuously, or at certain times only. (IHO
Chart Specifications, M-4)
References:
INT 1:
IT 10;
M-4:
492;
Remarks:
This object class is used to describe the function of the coastguard rather than the building in which
the coastguard is sited.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
building, single; rescue station;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.39
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Coastline
Acronym: COALNE
Coastline
Code: 30
COALNE
30
Set Attribute_A:
CATCOA; COLOUR; CONRAD; CONVIS; ELEVAT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
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. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th
Edition, 858,4695)
References:
INT 1:
IC 1-8, 32-33;
M-4:
310; 312.1-4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
canal bank; lake shore; river bank; shoreline construction;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Contiguous zone
Acronym: CONZNE
Contiguous zone
CONZNE
Code: 31
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; NATION; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
31
Definition:
A zone contiguous to a coastal State=s territorial sea, which may not extend beyond 24 nautical miles
from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. The coastal state may
exercise certain control in this zone subject to the provisions of International Law. (IHO Dictionary,
S-32, 5th Edition, 993)
References:
INT 1:
IN 44;
M-4:
440.6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
administrative area; continental area; exclusive economic zone; fishing zone;

territorial sea area;
November 2000
Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: COSARE
Code: 32
COSARE
32
Set Attribute_A:
NATION; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The continental shelf of a coastal State comprises the sea bed and subsoil of the submarine areas
that extend beyond its territorial sea throughout the natural prolongation of its land territory to the
outer edge of the continental margin, or to a distance of 200 nautical miles from the baselines from
which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured where the outer edge of the continental margin
does not extend out to that distance. (IHO Publication S-51)
References:
INT 1:
IN 46;
M-4:
440.8;
Remarks:
Distinction:
administrative area; contiguous zone; exclusive economic zone; fishery zone;

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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Control point
Acronym: CTRPNT
Control point
Code: 33
CTRPNT
33
Set Attribute_A:
CATCTR; DATEND; DATSTA; ELEVAT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC;

VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A point on the ground where position (horizontal and vertical) is used as a base for a dependent
survey. Also referred to as a control station. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1026)
References:
INT 1:
IB 20-24;
M-4:
304.1-3; 305.1; 306;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Classes
1.43
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Conveyor
Acronym: CONVYR
Conveyor
Code: 34
CONVYR
34
Set Attribute_A:
CATCON; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; HEIGHT; LIFCAP; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; STATUS;
VERACC; VERCLR; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A mechanical apparatus for moving bulk material or people from place to place (as by a moving belt
or chain of receptacles).
References:
INT 1:
ID25;
M-4:
382.3;
Remarks:
The conveyor supports are encoded as pylon/bridge supports (PYLONS).
Distinction:
cable, overhead; pylon/bridge support;
November 2000
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Crane
Acronym: CRANES
Crane
Code: 35
CRANES
35
Set Attribute_A:
CATCRN; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT;

LIFCAP; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT; RADIUS; STATUS; VERACC;
VERCLR; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A machine for lifting, shifting and lowering objects or materials by means of a swinging boom or with
a lifting apparatus supported on an overhead track. (Digital Geographic Information Working Group,
Oct.87)
References:
INT 1:
IF 53.1-3;
M-4:
328.3;
Remarks:
The position of a sheerlegs or a travelling crane is defined as its resting position.
Edition 3.1
November 2000
Object Classes
1.45
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: CURENT
Code: 36
CURENT
Set Attribute_A:
CURVEL; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT; PEREND;

PERSTA;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Currents (non-gravitational) include either singly or in combination: ocean currents (wind and/or
density driven), inter-oceanic equalising currents, currents of navigable rivers, river outflow effects
offshore and other non-tidal flows.
References:
INT 1:
IH 42-43;
M-4:
408.2-3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
tidal stream - harmonic prediction; tidal stream - non-harmonic prediction; tidal

stream panel data; tidal stream - time series;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Custom zone
Acronym: CUSZNE
Custom zone
CUSZNE
Code: 37
Set Attribute_A:
NATION;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
37
Definition:
The area within which national custom regulations are in force.
References:
INT 1:
IN 48;
M-4:
440.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
check point; free port area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dam
Acronym: DAMCON
Dam
Code: 38
DAMCON
38
Set Attribute_A:
CATDAM; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT;
VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A barrier to check or confine anything in motion; particularly one constructed to hold back water and
raise its level to form a reservoir, or to prevent flooding. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1196)
References:
INT 1:
IF 44
M-4:
364.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
causeway; dyke; road;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Daymark
Acronym: DAYMAR
Daymark
Code: 39
DAYMAR
39
Set Attribute_A:
CATSPM; COLOUR; COLPAT; DATEND; DATSTA; ELEVAT; HEIGHT;

NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; TOPSHP;
VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The identifying characteristics of an aid to navigation which serve to facilitate its recognition against
a daylight viewing background. On those structures that do not by themselves present an adequate
viewing area to be seen at the required distance, the aid is made more visible by affixing a daymark
to the structure. A daymark so affixed has a distinctive colour and shape depending on the purpose
of the aid. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1248)
References:
INT 1:
IQ 101;
M-4:
456.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
beacon, lateral; beacon, safe water; beacon, isolated danger; beacon, cardinal;
beacon special purpose/general; topmark;
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Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: DWRTCL
Code: 40
DWRTCL
40
Set Attribute_A:
CATTRK; DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; DRVAL2; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

ORIENT; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU; TRAFIC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A deep water route is a route in a designated area, within defined limits, which has been accurately
surveyed for clearance of sea bottom and submerged obstacles to a minimum indicated depth of
water. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1280)
The deep water route centerline indicates the centerline of a route, the width of which is not explicitly
defined.
References:
INT 1:
IM 27.3;
M-4:
435.3;
Remarks:
Additional information can be found in IHO Technical Resolution A1.17.
Distinction:
deep water route part;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: DWRTPT
Code: 41
DWRTPT
41
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; DRVAL2; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT;

QUASOU; RESTRN; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU; TRAFIC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A deep water route is a route in a designated area, within defined limits, which has been accurately
surveyed for clearance of sea bottom and submerged obstacles to a minimum indicated depth of
water. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1280)
References:
INT 1:
IM 27.1-2;
M-4:
435, 435.3; 436.3;
Remarks:
The complete deep water route consists of one or more parts depending on the shape of the deep
water route.
The orientation of the route part is defined by the middle line of the part relating to the general
direction of the deep water route.
Additional information can be found in IHO Technical Resolution A1.17.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
deep water route centerline; two way route part;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Depth area
Acronym: DEPARE
Depth area
DEPARE
Code: 42
Set Attribute_A:
DRVAL1; DRVAL2; QUASOU; SOUACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
42
Definition:
A depth area is a water area whose depth is within a defined range of values.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Intertidal areas are encoded as depth areas. These do not have to include soundings.
The depth range within a depth area is defined by the attributes >DRVAL1 and >DRVAL2.
Distinction:
depth contour; dredged area; sounding; obstruction; sea area/named water area;
unsurveyed area; wreck;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Depth contour
Acronym: DEPCNT
Depth contour
DEPCNT
Code: 43
Set Attribute_A:
VALDCO; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
43
Definition:
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. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th
Edition, 1314, 1315)
References:
INT 1:
II 15, 30, 31;
M-4:
404.2; 410; 411, 411.2; 413-413.2;
Remarks:
Drying contours are encoded with negative values.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
sounding; depth area; coastline;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Diffuser

Acronym: DIFFUS
Diffuser
INT 1:
DIFFUS
IL 43;
M-4:
not specified
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; EXPSOU; PRODCT; QUASOU; SOUACC;

TECSOU; VALSOU; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
An artificial installation at or below water level, where liquids (e.g. cooling water, spillage) are spread
out.
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A diffuser
3.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dish aerial

Acronym: DSHAER
Dish aerial
INT 1:
DSHAER
IE 31;
M-4:
375.4;
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point;
Definition:
A parabolic aerial for the receipt and transmission of high frequency radio signals. (IHO Dictionary,
S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A dish aerial
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Distance mark
Acronym: DISMAR
Distance mark
DISMAR
Code: 44
Set Attribute_A:
CATDIS; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
44
Definition:
A distance mark indicates the distance measured from an origin and consists of either a solid visible
structure or a distinct location without special installation. Usually found on canals.
References:
INT 1:
IF 40;
M-4:
361.3; 307;
Remarks:
Distinction:
beacon, special purpose;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dock area
Acronym: DOCARE
Dock area
Code: 45
DOCARE
45
Set Attribute_A:
CATDOC; CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; HORACC; HORCLR; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A dock is an artificially enclosed area within which ships may moor and which may have gates to
regulate water level (adapted from IHO Chart Specifications, M-4).
Reference:
INT 1:
IF 27,28;
M-4:
326.3-4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
harbour area (administrative); cargo transhipment area; berth; harbour facility;

gate; floating dock; dry dock;
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Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dredged area
Acronym: DRGARE
Dredged area
Code: 46
DRGARE
46
Set Attribute_A:
DRVAL1; DRVAL2; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUASOU; RESTRN; SOUACC;

TECSOU; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area of the bottom of a body of water which has been deepened by dredging. (IHO Dictionary, S32, 5th Edition, 1462)
References:
INT 1:
II 20-23;
M-4:
414.1-2; 414.4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
depth area; dumping ground; swept area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dry dock
Acronym: DRYDOC
Dry dock
Code: 47
DRYDOC
47
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; DRVAL1; HORACC; HORCLR; HORLEN; HORWID; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An artificial basin fitted with a gate or caisson, into which vessels can be floated and the water
pumped out to expose the vessel=s bottom. Also called graving dock. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th
Edition, 1426)
Remarks:
INT 1:
IF 25;
M-4:
326.1;
Distinction:
floating dock; gate; dock area; shoreline construction;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dumping ground
Acronym: DMPGRD
Dumping ground
DMPGRD
Code: 48
Set Attribute_A:
CATDPG; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
48
Definition:
A sea area where dredged material or other potentially more harmful material, e.g. explosives,
chemical waste, is deliberately deposited. (Derived from IHO Chart Specifications, M-4).
References:
INT 1:
IN 23-24, 62.1-2;
M-4:
442.1-4; 446a;
Remarks:
Distinction:
dredged area; incineration area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dune

Acronym: DUNARE
Dune
DUNARE
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NATSUR; NATQUA; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUAVEM; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A mound, ridge or hill of drifted material on the sea coast or in a desert. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th
Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IC 8;
M-4:
312.3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
sand waves;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A dune should
be encoded as sloping ground (SLOGRD) with a category of slope (CATSLO) value 3.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dyke
Acronym: DYKCON
Code: 49
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; CONRAD; DATEND; DATSTA; HEIGHT; NATCON; VERACC;

VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A dyke (or dike) is an artificial embankment to contain or hold back water.(IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th
Edition, 1361)
References:
INT 1:
IF 1;
M-4:
313.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
dam; sloping ground; slope top line;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dyke area

Acronym: DYKARE
Dyke area
INT 1 Reference:
DYKARE
IF 1;
313.1;
Set Attribute_A:
CATDYK; CONDTN; NATCON;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Area;
Definition:
A dyke (or dike) is an artificial embankment to contain or hold back water. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th
Edition)
The dyke area is the base of the dyke.
Remarks:
A system of winter and summer dykes may form an area of polder or koog.
It is necessary to record the dyke base as an area for a complete two-dimensional description of
reality.
Distinction:
dam; dyke crown;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A dyke area
should be encoded as a dyke (DYKCON).
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Dyke crown

Acronym: DYKCRW
Dyke crown
INT 1:
DYKCRW
IF 1;
M-4:
313.1;
Set Attribute_A:
CATDYK; CONDTN; CONRAD; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Geometric Primitive: Line;

Definition:
A dyke (or dike) is an artificial embankment to contain or hold back water.
(IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
The dyke crown is the top line of the dyke.
Remarks:
A system of winter and summer dykes may form an area of polder or koog.
The dyke crown records the third dimension of the dyke. Only the crown of the dyke construction is
relevant to Radar.
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A dyke crown
should be encoded as a slope top line (SLOTOP).
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: EXEZNE
Code: 50
EXEZNE
50
Set Attribute_A:
NATION;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area, not exceeding 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial
sea is measured, subject to a specific legal regime established in the United Nations Convention on
the Law of the Sea under which the coastal state has certain rights and jurisdiction. (IHO Dictionary,
References:
INT 1:
IN 47;
M-4:
440.9;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
administrative area; contiguous zone; continental shelf area; fishery zone;

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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Fairway
Acronym: FAIRWY
Fairway
Code: 51
FAIRWY
51
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT; QUASOU;

RESTRN; SOUACC; STATUS; TRAFIC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
That part of a river, harbour and so on, where the main navigable channel for vessels of larger size
lies. It is also the usual course followed by vessels entering or leaving harbours, called >ship channel=.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
deep water route centerline; deep water route part; traffic separation scheme lane
part;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Fence/wall
Acronym: FNCLNE
Fenceline
Code: 52
FNCLNE
52
Set Attribute_A:
CATFNC; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; ELEVAT;

HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT;
VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A natural or man-made barrier used as an enclosure or boundary or for protection. (adapted from
Digital Geographic Information Working Group, Oct.1987)
References:
INT 1:
not specified
M-4:
not specified
Remarks:
No remarks.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Ferry route
Acronym: FERYRT
Ferry route
Code: 53
FERYRT
53
Set Attribute_A:
CATFRY; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A route in a body of water where a ferry crosses from one shoreline to another. (Digital Geographic
Information Working Group, Oct.87)
References:
INT 1:
IM 50, 51;
M-4:
438.1, 438.2;
Remarks:
No remarks
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Fish haven

Acronym: FSHHAV
Fish haven
FSHHAV
Set Attribute_A:
EXPSOU; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUASOU; TECSOU; VALSOU; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Areas established by private interests, usually sport fishermen, to simulate natural reefs and wrecks
that attract fish. The reefs are constructed by dumping assorted junk in areas which may be of very
small extent or may stretch considerable distance along a depth contour. Also called fishery reefs.
(IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1812).
References:
INT 1:
IK 46.1-2;
M-4:
447.5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
fishing facility; marine farm/culture;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A fish haven
5.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Fishery zone
Acronym: FSHZNE
Fishery zone
FSHZNE
Code: 54
Set Attribute_A:
NATION; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
54
Definition:
The offshore zone in which exclusive fishing rights and management are held by the coastal nation.
(IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1816)
References:
INT 1:
IN 45;
M-4:
440.7;
Remarks:
The fishery zone commonly coincides with other zones such as:
- Continental Shelf
- Exclusive Economic Zone.
Distinction:
administrative area; contiguous zone; continental shelf area; exclusive economic

zone; fishing ground; restricted area; territorial sea area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: FSHFAC
Fishing facility
Fishing facility
Code: 55
FSHFAC
55
Set Attribute_A:
CATFIF; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC;

VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A structure in shallow water for fishing purposes which can be an obstruction to ships in general. The
position of these structures may vary frequently over time.
References:
INT 1:
IK 44.1-2, 45;
M-4:
447.1-3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
marine farm/culture; obstruction;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Fishing ground
Acronym: FSHGRD
Fishing ground
FSHGRD
Code: 56
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
56
Definition:
A water area in which fishing is frequently carried on. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1814)
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
fishery zone;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Flagstaff/Flagpole

Acronym: FLGSTF
Flagstaff/Flagpole
INT 1:
FLGSTF
IE 27;
M-4:
374.7;
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point;
Definition:
A pole on which a flag is hoisted and displayed. (International Maritime Dictionary, 2nd Ed.)
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A flagstaff
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Flare stack

Acronym: FLASTK
Flare stack
INT 1:
FLASTK
IE 23; IL 11;
M-4:
374,1; 445,6;
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUAVEM; STATUS; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
A tall structure used for burning-off waste oil or gas. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
A Flare stack is generally located at refineries or at other production installations and it is normally
showing a flame.
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A flare stack
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Floating dock
Acronym: FLODOC
Floating dock
Code: 57
FLODOC
57
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA;

DRVAL1; HORACC; HORCLR; HORLEN; HORWID; LIFCAP; NOBJNM;
OBJNAM; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A form of dry dock consisting of a floating structure of one or more sections which can be partly
submerged by controlled flooding to receive a vessel, then raised by pumping out the water so that
the vessel=s bottom can be exposed. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1427)
References:
INT 1:
IF 26
M-4:
326.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
dry dock; dock area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Fog signal
Acronym: FOGSIG
Fog signal
Code: 58
FOGSIG
58
Set Attribute_A:
CATFOG; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; SIGFRQ; SIGGEN;

SIGGRP; SIGPER; SIGSEQ; STATUS; VALMXR;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A warning signal transmitted by a vessel, or aid to navigation, during periods of low visibility. Also,
the device producing such a signal. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1890)
References:
INT 1:
IR 1, 10-16, 20-22;
M-4:
452-452.8;
Remarks:
Distinction:
signal station, warning;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Fortified structure
Acronym: FORSTC
Fortified structure
Code: 59
FORSTC
59
Set Attribute_A:
CATFOR; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A structure for the military defence of a site.
References:
INT 1:
IE 34.1-3;
M-4:
379.1-2;
Remarks:
A fortified structure is often disused, decayed or used for non-defence purpose. Such structures
range from major castles and forts to minor lookout posts. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
building single;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Free port area
Acronym: FRPARE
Free port area
FRPARE
Code: 60
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
60
Definition:
A port where certain import and export duties are waived (unless goods pass into the country) to
facilitate reshipment to other countries. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1927)
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
custom zone; production/storage area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Gate
Acronym: GATCON
Gate
Code: 61
GATCON
61
Set Attribute_A:
CATGAT; CONDTN; DRVAL1; HORACC; HORCLR; NATCON; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; VERACC; VERCLR; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A structure that may be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or passageway. (United
States Geological Survey, Jan.89)
References:
INT 1:
IF 27, 41.1-2, 42-43;
M-4:
326.3; 326.5; 326.6; 326.7;
Remarks:
This object class is used to encode gates that control the flow of water.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
dry dock; floating dock;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Gridiron
Acronym: GRIDRN
Gridiron
Code: 62
GRIDRN
62
Set Attribute_A:
HORACC; HORLEN; HORWID; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;

VERACC; VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A timber structure in the intertidal zone serving as a support for vessels at low stages of the tide to
permit work on the exposed portion of the vessel=s hull. Also called careening grid. (adapted from
IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 649)
References:
INT 1:
IF 24;
M-4:
326.8;
Remarks:
No remarks
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: HRBARE
Code: 63
HRBARE
63
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The area over which a harbour authority has jurisdiction.
References:
INT 1:
IN 49;
M-4:
430.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
dock area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Harbour facility
Acronym: HRBFAC
Harbour facility
Code: 64
HRBFAC
64
Set Attribute_A:
CATHAF; CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A harbour installation with a service or commercial operation of public interest.
References:
INT 1:
IF 10, 50; IU 1.1,
M-4:
320.1-2; 321.5; 328.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
small craft facility;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Hill

Acronym: HILARE
Hill
INT 1:
HILARE
IC 4;
M-4:
312.1;
Set Attribute_A:
CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NATQUA; NATSUR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

QUAVEM; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Area;
Definition:
A small isolated elevation, smaller than a mountain. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
Distinction:
dune;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A hill should
be encoded as sloping ground (SLOGRD) with a category of slope (CATSLO) value 4.
Edition 3.1
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Object Classes
1.83
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Hulk
Acronym: HULKES
Hulk
Code: 65
HULKES
65
Set Attribute_A:
CATHLK; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HORACC;

HORLEN; HORWID; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A permanently moored ship.
References:
INT 1:
IF 34;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
wreck;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: ICEARE
Ice area
Ice area
Code: 66
ICEARE
66
Set Attribute_A:
CATICE; CONVIS; ELEVAT; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND;

PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area of ice over land or water.
References:
INT 1:
IC 25; IN 60.1-2;
M-4:
353.8; 449.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
depth area; land area;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.85
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Incineration area
Acronym: ICNARE
Incineration area
ICNARE
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Code: 67
67
Definition:
An offshore area officially designated as suitable for the burning of chemical waste by specially
equipped ships. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2408)
References:
INT 1:
IN 65;
M-4:
449.3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
dumping ground;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: ISTZNE
ISTZNE68
Set Attribute_A:
CATTSS; DATEND; DATSTA; RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Code: 68
Definition:
A routeing measure comprising a designated area between the landward boundary of a traffic
separation scheme and the adjacent coast, to be used in accordance with the provisions of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2457)
References:
INT 1:
IM 25.1;
M-4:
435.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
traffic separation scheme crossing; traffic separation scheme lane part; traffic
separation scheme roundabout; traffic separation zone; precautionary area;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.87
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Intertidal area

Acronym: ITDARE
Intertidal area
INT 1: IJ 20 - 22;
ITDARE
M-4:
426.1 - 3;
Set Attribute_A:
NATQUA; NATSUR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Line; Area;
Definition:
An intertidal zone is the zone generally considered to be between mean high water and mean low
water levels. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. Intertidal
areas should be coded as depth areas (DEPARE) with negative DRVAL1 and DRVAL2 attributes.
The bottom characteristics of intertidal areas should be coded as sea bed areas (SBDARE) using
the attribute nature of surface (NATSUR) and qualifying terms of nature of surface (NATQUA).
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Lake
Acronym: LAKARE
Lake
LAKARE
Code: 69
Set Attribute_A:
ELEVAT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
69
Definition:
A large body of water entirely surrounded by land. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2629)
References:
INT 1:
IC 23;
M-4:
353.6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
canal; depth area; lake shore; river;
November 2000
Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Lake shore
Acronym: LAKSHR
Lake shore
LAKSHR
Code: 70
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
70
Definition:
The limit line between the water area of a lake and the area of land.
References:
INT 1:
IC 23;
M-4:
353, 353.6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
canal bank; coastline; lake area; river bank; shoreline construction;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Land area
Acronym: LNDARE
Land area
LNDARE
Code: 71
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
71
Definition:
The solid portion of the Earth=s surface, as opposed to sea, water. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition,
2635)
References:
INT 1:
IK 10;
M-4:
421.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
canal; coastline; depth area; lake; land region; river; sea bed area; shoreline
construction; vegetation;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.91
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Land elevation
Acronym: LNDELV
Land elevation
LNDELV
Code: 72
Set Attribute_A:
CONVIS; ELEVAT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
72
Definition:
An elevation is the vertical distance of a point or a level, on, or affixed to, the surface of the earth,
measured from a specified vertical datum. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1590)
References:
INT 1:
IC 10-13;
M-4:
351; 352.1-2;
Remarks:
This object class is used to encode both spot heights and land (height) contours.
Distinction:
slope top line;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Land region
Acronym: LNDRGN
Land region
LNDRGN
Code: 73
Set Attribute_A:
CATLND; NATQUA; NATSUR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
73
Definition:
An area of natural scenery on land. It is defined by its geographical characteristics and may be known
by its proper name.
References:
INT 1:
IC 24, 26, 33;
M-4:
312.1-4; 355;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
sea area; land area; vegetation;
November 2000
Object Classes
1.93
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Landing place

Acronym: LNDPLC
Landing place
LNDPLC
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A landing is a place where boats receive or discharge passengers, freight, etc.. (IHO Dictionary, S32, 4th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IF 17;
M-4:
324.2;
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A landing
place should be encoded as a small craft facility (SMCFAC) with a category of small craft facility
(CATSCF) value 28.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Landing stairs

Acronym: LNDSTS
Landing stairs
LNDSTS
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; NATCON; QUAVEM; VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Steps at the shoreline as the connection between land and water on different levels.
References:
INT 1:
IF 18
M-4:
not specified
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. Landing stairs
should be encoded as a shoreline construction (SLCONS) with a category of shoreline
construction (CATSLC) value 11.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Landmark
Acronym: LNDMRK
Landmark
Code: 74
LNDMRK
74
Set Attribute_A:
CATLMK; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; ELEVAT;

FUNCTN; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VERACC;
VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A prominent object at a fixed location which can be used in determining a location or a direction.
(adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2643).
References:
INT 1:
ID 5-6, 13; IE 10.1-20, 22-30.1, 30.3-4, 31; IL 11; IQ 100;
M-4:
373.6; 374.1; 374.4; 374.5; 374.6; 374.7; 375.1-2; 375.4; 445.6; 456.2; 487.3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
beacon, special purpose/general; building single; daymark; pylon/bridge support;

topmark;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: LIGHTS
Light
Light
Code: 75
LIGHTS
75
Set Attribute_A:
CATLIT; COLOUR; DATEND; DATSTA; EXCLIT; HEIGHT; LITCHR; LITVIS;

MARSYS; MLTYLT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT; PEREND; PERSTA;
SECTR1; SECTR2; SIGGRP; SIGPER; SIGSEQ; STATUS; VERACC;
VALNMR; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A luminous or lighted aid to navigation. (adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2766)
References:
INT 1:
IP 1-30.3, 40-65;
M-4:
470-473.5; 475-475.7; 476-478,5;
Remarks:
A light may be fixed on a buoy, beacon, tower etc. These are separate objects.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
beacon, cardinal; beacon, isolated danger; beacon, lateral; beacon, safe water;
beacon special purpose/general; buoy, cardinal; buoy, installation; buoy, isolated
danger; buoy, lateral; buoy, safe water; buoy, special purpose/general; light
vessel; light float;
November 2000
Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Light float
Acronym: LITFLT
Light float
Code: 76
LITFLT 76
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; HORACC;

HORLEN; HORWID; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A boat-like structure used instead of a light buoy in waters where strong streams or currents are
experienced, or when a greater elevation than that of a light buoy is necessary (IHO Dictionary, S-32,
5th Edition, 2821).
References:
INT 1:
IQ 30-31;
M-4:
462.8;
Remarks:
The light of a light float is a separate object, handled as with buoys, beacons, etc.
Distinction:
buoy, cardinal; buoy, installation; buoy, isolated danger; buoy, lateral; buoy, safe
water; buoy, special purpose/general; light vessel;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Light, moir effect

Acronym: LITMOI
Light, moir effect
INT 1:
LITMOI
IP 31;
M-4:
475.8;
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; DATEND; DATSTA; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT;

PEREND; PERSTA; QUAVEM; STATUS; VALNMR; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point;
Definition:
The moir effect is the effect created by transmitting light through two separate, overlapping families
of parallel lines. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
The attribute >orientation= indicates the orientation of the leading line of the moir effect light
measured from the water towards the light.
Distinction:
light;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A moir effect
light should be encoded as a light (LIGHTS) with a category of light (CATLIT) value 16.
Edition 3.1
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1.99
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Light vessel
Acronym: LITVES
Light vessel
Code: 77
LITVES 77
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; HORACC;

HORLEN; HORWID; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A distinctively marked vessel anchored or moored at a charted point, to serve as an aid to navigation.
By night, it displays a characteristic light(s) and is usually equipped with other devices, such as fog
signal, submarine sound signal, and radio-beacon, to assist navigation. Also called light ship. (IHO
Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2828,2829)
References:
INT 1:
IP 6;
M-4:
474.1-3; 474.5-6;
Remarks:
The light(s), fog signal etc of a light vessel is a separate object, handled as with buoys, beacons etc.
Distinction:
danger; buoy, lateral; buoy, safe water; buoy, special purpose/general; light float;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: LOCMAG
Code: 78
LOCMAG
78
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VALLMA;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An anomaly of the magnetic field of the Earth, extending over a relatively small area, due to local
magnetic influences. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2874, 2984)
References:
INT 1:
IB 82.1-2;
M-4:
274;
Remarks:
The value of the deviation from the normal magnetic variation is stored in the VALLMA attribute.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
magnetic variation;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Lock basin
Acronym: LOKBSN
Lock basin
Code: 79
LOKBSN
79
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; HORACC; HORCLR; HORLEN; HORWID; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A lock basin is a wet dock in a waterway, permitting a ship to pass from one level to another.
(adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2881)
References:
INT 1:
IF 41.1;
M-4:
326.6;
Remarks:
The lock gates are encoded as separate gate objects (GATCON).
Distinction:
gate;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Log pond
Acronym: LOGPON
Log pond
LOGPON
Code: 80
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
80
Definition:
A maritime area enclosed with connected floating timbers used as a staging area for sawn logs.
References:
INT 1:
IN 61;
M-4:
449.2;
Remarks:
Also known as booming ground.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Magnetic variation
Acronym: MAGVAR
Magnetic variation
MAGVAR
Code: 81
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; RYRMGV; VALACM; VALMAG;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
81
Definition:
The angle between the magnetic and geographic (true) north at a location, expressed in degrees east
or west from the direction of true north.
References:
INT 1:
IB 64-66, 71;
M-4:
261; 272.1,3;
Remarks:
No remarks.
Distinction:
local magnetic anomaly;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Marine farm/culture
Acronym: MARCUL
Marine farm/culture
Code: 82
MARCUL
82
Set Attribute_A:
CATMFA; DATEND; DATSTA; EXPSOU; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND;

PERSTA; QUASOU; RESTRN; SOUACC; STATUS; VALSOU; VERACC;
VERDAT; VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An assemblage of cages, nets, rafts and floats or posts where fish, including shellfish, are artificially
cultivated. Also called fish farm. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1811)
References:
INT 1:
IK 47, 48.1-2;
M-4:
447.4,6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
fishing facility; obstruction;
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Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Mast

Acronym: MSTCON
Mast
INT 1:
MSTCON
IE 28, 30.1;
M-4:
375.1-2;
Set Attribute_A:
CATMST; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A straight piece of timber or a hollow cylinder of wood or metal set up vertically or nearly so.
Remarks:
The object >mast= is independent of associated equipment e.g. radar station.
A mast could be constructed of any material, including those mentioned above.
Distinction:
pylon;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A mast should
be encoded as a landmark (LNDMRK) with category of landmark (CATLMK) value 7.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: MIPARE
Code: 83
MIPARE
83
Set Attribute_A:
CATMPA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area within which naval, military or aerial exercises are carried out. Also called an exercise area.
(adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1722)
References:
INT 1:
IN 30-33;
M-4:
441.1-6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
caution area; restricted area; submarine transit lane;
November 2000
Object Classes
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Monument

Acronym: MONUMT
Monument
INT 1:
MONUMT
IE 24;
M-4:
374.4;
Set Attribute_A:
BUISHP; CATMNT; COLOUR; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT;

NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point;
Definition:
A structure erected or maintained as a memorial to a person or event. (Digital Geographic
Information Working Group, Oct.87)
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A monument
should be encoded as a landmark (LNDMRK) with category of landmark (CATLMK) value 9.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: MORFAC
Code: 84
MORFAC
84
Set Attribute_A:
BOYSHP; CATMOR; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS;

DATEND; DATSTA; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND;
PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The equipment or structure used to secure a vessel (adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition,
3322)
References:
INT 1:
IF 20,21,22; IG 181; IQ 40-43;
M-4:
327.1-2,3; 431.5-6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
buoy, special purpose/general;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:

Acronym: NATARE
NATARE
Set Attribute_A:
NATION;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The whole area of a nation defined by authorities. The area is delimited by boundaries established
by agreement between adjacent or opposite states.
References:
INT 1:
IN 40, 41;
M-4:
440.1, 440.3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A national
territorial area should be encoded as an administrative area (ADMARE) with jurisdiction (JRSDTN)
value 2.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Navigation line
Acronym: NAVLNE
Navigation line
NAVLNE
Code: 85
Set Attribute_A:
CATNAV; DATEND; DATSTA; ORIENT; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
85
Definition:
A navigation line is a straight line extending towards an area of navigational interest and generally
generated by two navigational aids or one navigational aid and a bearing. (Service Hydrographique
et Ocanographique de la Marine, France)
References:
INT 1:
IM 1-3;
M-4:
433-433.5;
Remarks:
The portion of a navigation line that a ship should use for navigation is known as a recommended
track.
The extent of the navigation line depends on the visibility of the navigational aid(s).
The attribute >orientation= (ORIENT) specifies the orientation of the navigation line measured from
the water towards the navigational aid(s).
The recommended track is that portion of a >navigation line= that a ship should use for navigation.
(see below)
RECTRC
<CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC>
Navaid Navaid
X--------------X---------CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
NAVLNE
<CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC>
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
recommended route; recommended track;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Obstruction
Acronym: OBSTRN
Obstruction
Code: 86
OBSTRN
86
Set Attribute_A:
CATOBS; CONDTN; EXPSOU; HEIGHT; NATCON; NATQUA; NATSUR;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU;
VALSOU; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
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... (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 3503)
References:
INT 1:
IK 1, 31, 40-43, 46.1-2; IL 21, 23; IQ 42;
M-4:
422.8-9; 431.6; 445.1; 447.5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
wreck; fishing facility; marine farm/culture; depth area; underwater/awash rock;

water turbulence;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Offshore platform
Acronym: OFSPLF
Offshore platform
OFSPLF
Code: 87
87
Set Attribute_A:
CATOFP; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A permanent offshore structure, either fixed or floating, used in the production of oil or natural gas.
(IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 3895)
References:
INT 1:
IL 2, 10, 11-15, 17;
M-4:
445.2; 445.3; 445.4; 445.6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
buoy, installation; offshore production area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: OSPARE
Code: 88
OSPARE
88
Set Attribute_A:
CATPRA; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; HEIGHT;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; RESTRN; STATUS; VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area at sea within which there are production facilities.
References:
INT 1:
IL 4;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
offshore platform; exclusive economic zone;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Oil barrier
Acronym: OILBAR
Oil barrier
OILBAR
Code: 89
Set Attribute_A:
CATOLB; CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
89
Definition:
A construction to dam oil flow on water.
References:
INT 1:
IF 29.1-2;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Class:
Pile
Acronym: PILPNT
Pile
Code: 90
PILPNT 90
Set Attribute_A:
CATPLE; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA;

HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A long heavy timber or section of steel, wood, concrete, etc.. forced into the earth which may serve
as a support, as for a pier, or a free standing pole within a marine environment. (Adapted from IHO
Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 3840)
References:
INT 1:
IF 22;
M-4:
327.3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
beacon special purpose/general; mooring/warping facility;
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Object Class:
Acronym: PILBOP
Code: 91
PILBOP
91
Set Attribute_A:
CATPIL; COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; NPLDST; OBJNAM;

PEREND; PERSTA; PILDST; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The meeting place to which the pilot comes out. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
References:
INT 1:
IT 1.1-4;
M-4:
491.1-2;
Remarks:
No remarks
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Pingo

Acronym: PINGOS
Pingo
INT 1:
PINGOS
not specified
M-4:
not specified
Set Attribute_A:
CONRAD; CONVIS; EXPSOU; HEIGHT; NATQUA; NATSUR; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUASOU; QUAVEM; TECSOU; VALSOU; VERDAT; VERLEN;
WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point, Area;
Definition:
Small conical hills having a large central core of ice formed from the encroachment of permafrost and
the resulting hydrostatic pressure. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
Distinction:
hill;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A pingo
should be encoded as sloping ground (SLOGRD) with a category of slope (CATSLO) value 5.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: PIPARE
Pipeline area
Pipeline area
Code: 92
PIPARE
92
Set Attribute_A:
CATPIP; CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT;

RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area containing one or more pipelines.
References:
INT 1:
IL 40.2, 41.2;
M-4:
439.3; 444.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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pipeline, overhead; pipeline, submarine/on land;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Pipeline, overhead
Acronym: PIPOHD
Pipeline, overhead
PIPOHD
Code: 93
93
Set Attribute_A:
CATPIP; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; PRODCT; STATUS; VERACC; VERCLR; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A pipeline is a string of interconnected pipes used for the transport of matter, nowadays mainly oil
or gas. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 3857)
An overhead pipeline is a pipeline supported by pylons and passing over or nearby navigable waters.
References:
INT 1:
ID 28;
M-4:
383;
Remarks:
Distinction:
pipeline area; pipeline, submarine/on land;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: PIPSOL
Code: 94
PIPSOL
94
Set Attribute_A:
BURDEP; CATPIP; CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; DRVAL2;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A pipeline is a string of interconnected pipes used for the transport of matter, nowadays mainly oil
or gas. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 3857)
A submarine or land pipeline is a pipeline lying on or buried under the seabed or the land.
References:
INT 1:
ID 29; IL 40.1, 41.1, 42, 44;
M-4:
377; 444.1; 444.4-5; 444.7;
Remarks:
It must be assumed that the pipes are vulnerable to damage from anchoring or trawling.... They may
be a potential danger to navigation. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
pipeline area; pipeline, overhead;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Pontoon
Acronym: PONTON
Pontoon
Code: 95
PONTON
95
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; NATCON; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS; VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A floating structure, usually rectangular in shape which serves as landing, pier head or bridge
support. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 3947)
References:
INT 1:
IF 16;
M-4:
326.9;
Remarks:
Distinction:
bridge; mooring/warping facility; shoreline construction;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Precautionary area
Acronym: PRCARE
Precautionary area
PRCARE
Code: 96
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
96
Definition:
A routeing measure comprising an area within defined limits where ships must navigate with
particular caution and within which the direction of traffic flow may be recommended. (IHO Dictionary,
References:
INT 1:
IM 16, 24;
M-4:
435.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
caution area; inshore traffic zone; restricted area; all traffic separation scheme
elements;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:

Acronym: PRDINS
INT 1 Reference:
PRDINS
IL 20, 21.1-3;
445; 445.1; 445.5;
Set Attribute_A:
CATPRI; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; EXPSOU;

HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; QUASOU; QUAVEM; STATUS;
TECSOU; VALSOU; VERDAT; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; PICREP; SCAMAX; SCAMIN;
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
An installation for the exploitation of natural resources.
Remarks:
Distinction:
offshore platform; Exclusive Economic Zone;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A production
installation should be encoded as either an obstruction (OBSTRN) with an appropriate category
of obstruction (CATOBS) value, or as a production area (PRDARE) with an appropriate category
of production area (CATPRA) value.
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Object Class:
Acronym: PRDARE
Code: 97
PRDARE
97
Set Attribute_A:
CATPRA; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; ELEVAT;

HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT;
VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area on land for the exploitation or storage of natural resources.
References:
INT 1:
IE 35.1-2, 36; IF 52
M-4:
367.1-2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
free port area; offshore production area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: PYLONS
Code: 98
PYLONS
98
Set Attribute_A:
CATPYL; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT;
VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A vertical construction consisting, for example, of a steel framework or pre-stressed concrete to carry
cables, a bridge, etc.
References:
INT 1:
ID 26;
M-4:
382.1;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Radar dome

Acronym: RADDOM
Radar dome
INT 1:
RADDOM
IE 30.4;
M-4:
487.3;
Set Attribute_A:

QUAVEM; RADIUS; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point;
Definition:
A dome shaped structure used to protect the antenna of a radar installation. (IHO Dictionary, S-32,
4th Edition)
Remarks:
Distinction:
radar station;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A radar dome
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Object Class:
Radar line
Acronym: RADLNE
Radar line
RADLNE
Code: 99
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
99
Definition:
A track along which ships may be guided by coastal radar stations in the event of bad visibility. Also
known as a radar guided track. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4146).
References:
INT 1:
IM 32.1-2;
M-4:
487.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
radar range; recommended track;
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Object Class:
Radar range
Acronym: RADRNG
Radar range
RADRNG
Code: 100
Set Attribute_A:
COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
100
Definition:
Indicates the coverage of a sea area by a radar surveillance station. Inside this area a vessel may
request shore-based radar assistance, particularly in poor visibility.
References:
INT 1:
IM 31;
M-4:
487.1;
Remarks:
Many large ports have a radar surveillance system covering their approaches to provide guidance
for vessels, particularly in poor visibility...
The maximum range of the system forms an arc or series of overlapping arcs... (IHO Chart
Specifications, M-4)
Distinction:
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radar line;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Radar reflector
Acronym: RADRFL
Radar reflector
RADRFL
Code: 101
Set Attribute_A:
HEIGHT; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
101
Definition:
A device capable of, or intended for, reflecting radar signals. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4147)
A radar reflector is usually a >tetrahedron or pentagonal corner reflector (...) to facilitate reflection
towards the sender=. (International Maritime Dictionary, 2nd Ed.)
References:
INT 1:
IS 4;
M-4:
465.1-2;
Remarks:
The object >radar reflector= is only used to encode a device specifically intended to reflect radar
signals. If any other object, e.g. topmark, buoy, beacon etc.. is radar conspicuous, because of its
construction, the attribute >CONRAD= must be used.
Distinction:
retro-reflector;
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Object Class:
Radar station
Acronym: RADSTA
Radar station
Code: 102
RADSTA
102
Set Attribute_A:
CATRAS; COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

STATUS; VALMXR; VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A station with a transmitter emitting pulses of ultra-high frequency radio waves which are reflected
by solid objects and are detected upon their return to the sending station. (International Maritime
Dictionary, 2nd Ed.)
References:
INT 1:
IM 30; IS 1;
M-4:
485.1; 487.3;
Remarks:
The object >radar station= is used to encode the technical equipment itself independent of the building
or structure where it is installed. This building or structure, e.g. mast, tower, building, radar dome
is a different object.
Distinction:
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radar line; radar range; radar transponder beacon;
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Object Class:
Acronym: RTPBCN
Code: 103
RTPBCN
103
Set Attribute_A:
CATRTB; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; RADWAL; SECTR1;

SECTR2; SIGGRP; SIGSEQ; STATUS; VALMXR;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A transponder beacon transmitting a coded signal on radar frequency, permitting an interrogating
craft to determine the bearing and range of the transponder. Also called racon. (IHO Dictionary, S-32,
5th Edition, 4137)
References:
INT 1:
IS 2-3;
M-4:
486.1-3;
Remarks:
The object class >radar transponder beacon= is only used to encode the technical equipment
independent of the structure on which it is located (e.g. a beacon, light-vessel or tower).
Distinction:
radar line; radar range; radar station;
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Object Class:
Acronym: RDOCAL
Code: 104
RDOCAL
104
Set Attribute_A:
COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; ORIENT; PEREND;

PERSTA; STATUS; TRAFIC;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Also called radio reporting points, they have been established in certain busy waterways and port
approaches to assist traffic control. On passing these points or crossing a defined line vessels are
required to report on VHF to a Traffic Control Centre. (adapted from IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
References:
INT 1:
IM 40;
M-4:
488;
Remarks:
The attribute >orientation= (ORIENT) encodes the orientation of the traffic flow at that point.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
radio station; pilot boarding place;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Radio station
Acronym: RDOSTA
Radio station
Code: 105
RDOSTA
105
Set Attribute_A:
CALSGN; CATROS; COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; ESTRNG; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; ORIENT; PEREND; PERSTA; SIGFRQ; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A place equipped to transmit radio waves. Such a station may be either stationary or mobile, and may
also be provided with a radio receiver. In British terminology, also called w/t station. (IHO Dictionary,
References:
INT 1:
IS 10-16;
M-4:
480.1; 481.1-3; 482; 483; 484;
Remarks:
The transmission of a radio station may serve to provide mariners with a line of position. (IHO Chart
Specifications, M-4)
The object Aradio station@ is used to encode the point of transmission of the signal.
Distinction:
radio calling in point; radar station;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Railway
Acronym: RAILWY
Railway
RAILWY
Code: 106
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VERACC;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
106
Definition:
A rail or set of parallel rails on which a train or tram runs. (Digital Geographic Information Working
Group, Oct.87)
References:
INT 1:
ID 13;
M-4:
328.4; 362.1-2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
road; tunnel;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Ramp

Acronym: RMPARE
Ramp
INT 1:
RMPARE
IF 23;
M-4:
not specified
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; HORCLR; HORLEN; HORWID; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

STATUS; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Line; Area;
Definition:
A sloping structure that can either be used as a landing place at variable water levels, for small
vessels, landing ships, or a ferry boat, or for hauling a cradle carrying a vessel. (IHO Dictionary,
S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
Distinction:
slipway;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A ramp
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Object Class:
Rapids
Acronym: RAPIDS
Rapids
RAPIDS
Code: 107
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
107
Definition:
Portions of a stream with accelerated current where it descends rapidly but without a break in the
slope of the bed sufficient to form a waterfall. Usually used in the plural. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th
Edition, 4228)
References:
INT 1:
IC 22;
M-4:
353.5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
current - non-gravitational; tidal stream - harmonic prediction; tidal stream - nonharmonic prediction; tidal stream panel data; tidal stream - time series; water
turbulence; waterfall;
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Object Class:
Acronym: RCRTCL
Code: 108
RCRTCL
108
Set Attribute_A:

ORIENT; PEREND; PERSTA; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU;
TRAFIC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A recommended route is a route of undefined width, for the convenience of ships in transit, which is
often marked by centerline buoys. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4448)
The recommended route centerline indicates the >centerline= of a recommended route.
References:
INT 1:
IM 28.1;
M-4:
435.4;
Remarks:
A recommended route describes the regulation of navigation for non-hydrographic reasons such as
the prevention of collision or the avoidance of pollution risks. It is generally laid down by a national
or international authority other than the hydrographic authority. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
Distinction:
recommended traffic lane part; recommended track;
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Object Class:
Recommended track
Acronym: RECTRC
Recommended track
Code: 109
RECTRC
109
Set Attribute_A:

ORIENT; PEREND; PERSTA; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU;
TRAFIC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A track recommended to all or only certain vessels. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5576)
References:
INT 1:
IM 3-4, 5.1, 5.2, 6;
M-4:
432.1; 434;
Remarks:
Recommended tracks include all channels recommended for hydrographic reasons to lead safely
between shoal depths. The use of such tracks is generally left to the discretion of the mariner and
will depend on the vessel=s draught, the state of the tide, adequacy of navigational aids and so on.
(IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
The recommended track is that portion of a >navigation line= that a ship should use for navigation.
(see below)
RECTRC
<CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC>
Navaid Navaid
X--------------X---------CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
NAVLNE
<CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC>
In the case of a two-way recommended track, only one value of orientation is encoded (in the
attribute ORIENT); the other value can be deduced (i.e. the value in ORIENT + 180 degrees) .
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
navigation line; recommended route centerline; recommended traffic lane part;
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Object Class:
Acronym: RCTLPT
Code: 110
RCTLPT
110
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; ORIENT; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An optional part of an IMO-adopted routing measure.... Several Hydrographic Offices, in consultation
with their Ministries of Transport, have added recommended directions in areas such as the outer
approaches to major ports in order to show the best routes for crossing traffic or to minimize head-on
encounters.(...) (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
References:
INT 1:
IM 26.1-2;
M-4:
435.5;
Remarks:
The object >recommended traffic lane part= indicates the recommended traffic flow e.g.
- between two TSS
- in the entrance areas of a TSS
- beside a deep water route.
The complete recommended traffic lane consists of one or more parts depending on the various
shapes of the recommended traffic lane.
The orientation of the recommended traffic lane part is defined by the middle-line of the
recommended traffic lane part relating to the general direction of the recommended traffic lane part.
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Object Class:
Rescue station
Acronym: RSCSTA
Rescue station
Code: 111
RSCSTA
111
Set Attribute_A:
CATRSC; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A place at which life saving equipment is held. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
References:
INT 1:
IT 12-14; IQ 124;
M-4:
493; 493.1-2;
Remarks:
This object encodes the service available at this location. The structure housing the service should
be coded separately.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
beacon special purpose/general; building single; coastguard station;
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Object Class:
Restricted area
Acronym: RESARE
Restricted area
Code: 112
RESARE
112
Set Attribute_A:
CATREA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A specified area designated by an appropriate authority within which navigation is restricted in
accordance with certain specified conditions. (adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4366)
References:
INT 1:
IL 3; IN 2.1-2, 20-22, 25-26, 31, 34;
M-4:
431.4; 439.2-4; 441.8; 445.2; 448.1-2; 449.5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
anchorage area; cable area; caution area; dumping ground; depth area; fairway;
dredged area; deep water route; military practice area; pipeline area; swept area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Retro-reflector
Acronym: RETRFL
Retro-reflector
RETRFL
Code: 113
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; HEIGHT; MARSYS; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
113
Definition:
A means of distinguishing unlighted marks at night. Retro-reflective material is secured to the mark
in a particular pattern to reflect back light. (Adapted from the UKHO NP735, 5th Edition).
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
The body carrying the retro-reflector is a separate object.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
danger; buoy, lateral; buoy, safe water; buoy, special purpose/general; radar
reflector;
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Object Class:
River
Acronym: RIVERS
River
RIVERS
Code: 114
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
114
Definition:
A relatively large natural stream of water. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4405)
References:
INT 1:
IC 20, 21;
M-4:
353.1-4;
Remarks:
The object >river= describes the area of the river, the object >river bank= its banks.
Distinction:
canal; lake; river bank; sea area/named water area; tideway;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
River bank
Acronym: RIVBNK
River bank
RIVBNK
Code: 115
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
115
Definition:
The limit line between the water area of a river and the area of land.
References:
INT 1:
IC 20, 21;
M-4:
353.1-4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
canal bank; coastline; lake shore; river; shoreline construction;
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Object Class:
Road
Acronym: ROADWY
Road
ROADWY
Code: 116
Set Attribute_A:
CATROD; CONDTN; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A road is an open way for the passage of vehicles. (United States Geological Survey, Jan.89)
References:
INT 1:
ID 10-12;
M-4:
365.1-3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
causeway; railway; square;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Road crossing

Acronym: RODCRS
Road crossing
INT 1:
RODCRS
ID 10-12;
M-4:
465.1-3;
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
The area where two roads are crossing.
Remark:
Distinction:
road part; square; built-up area;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A road
crossing should be encoded as a road (ROADWY) with a category of road (CATROD) value 7.
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Object Class:
Road part
Acronym: ROADPT
Road part
ROADPT
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A road is an open way for passage of vehicles. (United States Geological Survey, Jan.89)
References:
INT 1:
ID 10-12;
M-4:
365.1-3;
Remarks:
The symbolization for paper chart presentation in small scales is related to the category of road
(attribute >CATROD=).
Distinction:
square; built-up area; road crossing;
This object class is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. Roads
should be encoded using the object class road (ROADWY).
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Object Class:
Runway
Acronym: RUNWAY
Runway
Code: 117
RUNWAY
117
Set Attribute_A:
CATRUN; CONDTN; CONVIS; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND;

PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A defined rectangular area, on a land aerodrome, prepared for the landing and take-off run of aircraft
along its length. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4465)
A site on which helicopters may land and take off. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 2232)
References:
INT 1:
ID 17;
M-4:
366;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
airport area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Salt pan

Acronym: SLTPAN
Salt pan
INT 1:
SLTPAN
IC 24;
M-4:
353.7;
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Area;
Definition:
A flat area of the natural surface covered with salt deposits which result from the evaporation of sea
water. (Digital Geographic Information Working Group, Oct 1987)
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A salt pan
should be encoded as a land region (LNDRGN) with a category of land region (CATLND) value 15.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Sand waves
Acronym: SNDWAV
Sand waves
SNDWAV
Code: 118
Set Attribute_A:
VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
118
Definition:
A large mobile wave-like sediment feature in shallow water and composed of sand. The wavelength
may reach 100 metres, the amplitude may be up to 20 metres.
References:
INT 1:
IJ 14;
M-4:
428.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
seabed area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SEAARE
Code: 119
SEAARE
119
Set Attribute_A:
CATSEA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A geographically defined part of the sea or other navigable waters. It may be specified within its limits
by its proper name.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Each sea area is defined independent of any other. Smaller sea areas may be located within larger
sea areas.
Distinction:
depth area; seabed area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SPLARE
Code: 120
SPLARE
120
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A designated portion of water for the landing and take-off of sea-planes.
References:
INT 1:
IN 13;
M-4:
449.6;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
airport area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Seabed area
Acronym: SBDARE
Seabed area
SBDARE
Code: 121
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; NATQUA; NATSUR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
121
Definition:
An area of the sea where the nature of bottom is homogeneous.
The nature of bottom includes the material of which it is composed and its physical characteristics.
Also called character (or characteristics) of the bottom, or quality of the bottom. (IHO Dictionary, S32, 5th Edition, 515).
References:
INT 1:
IJ 1-11, 30-39;
M-4:
425.5-6; 426; 427;
Remarks:
Generally, it is not possible to define a seabed area by its real extent. For that reason, the
characteristics of the seabed area may be represented at one single position.
Distinction:
sand wave; sea area/named water area; weed/kelp;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SLCONS
Code: 122
SLCONS
122
Set Attribute_A:
CATSLC; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND;

DATSTA; HEIGHT; HORACC; HORCLR; HORLEN; HORWID; NATCON;
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VERACC; VERDAT; VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A fixed (not afloat) artificial structure between the water and the land, i.e. a man-made coastline.
References:
INT 1:
IF 2, 4, 5, 6, 12-15, 18,23, 33;
M-4:
313.2, 4; 321.1-4; 322.1-2; 324.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
canal bank; coastline; lake shore; land area; pontoon; river bank;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SISTAT
Code: 123
SISTAT 123
Set Attribute_A:
CATSIT; COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND;

PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A signal station is a place on shore from which signals are made to ships at sea. (IHO Dictionary, S32, 5th Edition, 4742)
Traffic signal stations regulate the movement of traffic. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
References:
INT 1:
IT 21-25.2;
M-4:
495.1-5;
Remarks:
This object class is used to describe the function of the signal station rather than the structure on
which the station is sited.
Distinction:
signal station, warning;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SISTAW
Code: 124
SISTAW
124
Set Attribute_A:
CATSIW; COMCHA; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND;

PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A signal station is a place on shore from which signals are made to ships at sea. (IHO Dictionary, S32, 5th Edition, 4742)
References:
INT 1:
IT 20, 26, 28-36;
M-4:
490.3; 494.1-2; 496.1-3; 497;
Remarks:
This object class is used to describe the function of the signal station rather than the structure on
which the station is sited.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
signal station, traffic;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Silo

Acronym: SILBUI
Silo
INT 1 Reference:
SILBUI
IE 33;
376.3;
Set Attribute_A:
BUISHP; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT;

NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; PICREP; SCAMAX; SCAMIN;
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
An enclosed container, used for storing grain or fodder. (Digital Geographic Information Working
Group, Oct.87)
Remarks:
Distinction:
tank;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A silo should
be encoded as a silo/tank (SILTNK) with a category of silo (CATSIL) value 1.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SILTNK
Silo/tank
Silo/tank
Code: 125
SILTNK125
Set Attribute_A:
BUISHP; CATSIL; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS;

ELEVAT; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An enclosed container, used for storage (Digital Geographic Information Working Group, Oct.87)
References:
INT 1:
IE 2, 32-33;
M-4:
340.2; 376.2-3;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
landmark; production/storage area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Slipway

Acronym: SLIPWY
Slipway
INT 1:
SLIPWY
IF 23
M-4:
324,1;
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; HORCLR; HORLEN; HORWID; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

STATUS; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Line; Area;
Definition:
The prepared, and usually reinforced, inclined surface on which keel- and bilge-blocks are laid for
supporting a vessel under construction. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
Distinction:
ramp;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A slipway
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Slope topline
Acronym: SLOTOP
Slope topline
Code: 126
SLOTOP
126
Set Attribute_A:
CATSLO; COLOUR; CONRAD; CONVIS; ELEVAT; NATCON; NATQUA;

NATSUR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The upper marking of a slope, e.g. the ridge line or the separation line between two different
gradients.
References:
INT 1:
IC 3; ID 14, 15;
M-4:
312.1; 363.2; 364.1;
Remarks:
no remark.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
land elevation; sloping ground;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Sloping ground
Acronym: SLOGRD
Sloping ground
Code: 127
SLOGRD
127
Set Attribute_A:
CATSLO; COLOUR; CONRAD; CONVIS; NATCON; NATQUA; NATSUR;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An inclined surface (adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4776).
References:
INT 1:
IC 3, 4, 8; ID 14, 15; IF 1;
M-4:
312.1; 312.3; 313.1; 313.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
slope topline;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SMCFAC
SMCFAC
Code: 128
Set Attribute_A:
CATSCF; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
128
Definition:
A place at which a service generally of interest to small craft or pleasure boats is available.
References:
INT 1:
IU 2, 3-4, 6-13, 15-31;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
This object class encodes the service available at this location. The structure housing the service
should be encoded separately.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
building, single; harbour facility; shoreline construction.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Sounding
Acronym: SOUNDG
Sounding
Code: 129
SOUNDG
129
Set Attribute_A:
EXPSOU; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU;

VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A measured water depth or spot which has been reduced to a vertical datum (may be a drying
height).
References:
INT 1:
II 10-15;
M-4:
403.1; 410; 412-412.4; 413.1; 417.3;
Remarks:
The value of the sounding is encoded in the 3-D Coordinate field of the Spatial Record Structure (see
S-57 Part 3).
Drying heights (drying soundings) are indicated by a negative value.
Distinction:
depth area; wreck; underwater/awash rock; obstruction;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Spoil ground

Acronym: SPOGRD
Spoil ground
INT 1:
SPOGRD
IN 62.1-2;
M-4:
446.1-2;
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Geometric Primitive: Point; Area;

Definition:
A sea area where dredged material is deposited. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
Remarks:
The significance of spoil grounds to the mariner is that very large quantities of material may be
dumped, decreasing the depth of water available. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
Distinction:
dumping ground; dredged area;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A spoil
ground should be encoded as a dumping ground (DMPGRD) with a category of dumping ground
(CATDPG) value 5.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Spring
Acronym: SPRING
Spring
SPRING
Code: 130
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
130
Definition:
A natural issue of water or other substances from the earth. One on the bottom of the sea is called
a submarine spring. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4939)
References:
INT 1:
IJ 15;
M-4:
428.3;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Square
Acronym: SQUARE
Square
SQUARE
Code: 131
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
131
Definition:
An open area within a built-up area surrounded by roads.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
road; built-up area; building, single;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: STSLNE
Code: 132
STSLNE
132
Set Attribute_A:
NATION;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A baseline is the line from which the outer limits of the territorial sea and certain other outer limits are
measured. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 390)
Straight baselines are a system of straight lines joining specified or discrete points on the low-water
line, usually known as straight baseline turning points. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 393)
References:
INT 1:
IN 42;
M-4:
440.4;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: SUBTLN
Code: 133
SUBTLN
133
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; RESTRN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area where submarines may navigate under water or at the surface.
References:
INT 1:
IN 33;
M-4:
441.5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
military practice area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Swept Area
Acronym: SWPARE
Swept Area
SWPARE
Code: 134
Set Attribute_A:
DRVAL1; QUASOU; SOUACC; TECSOU; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
134
Definition:
An area that has been determined to be clear of navigational dangers to a specified depth (adapted
from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5248).
References:
INT 1:
II 24;
M-4:
415.1; 415.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
depth area; dredged area; unsurveyed area;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tank

Acronym: TNKCON
Tank
TNKCON
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NATCON;

NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PRODCT; QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
A fixed structure for storing liquids or gases. (Derived from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 4th Edition)
References:
INT 1:
IE 32;
M-4:
376.1-2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
silo;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A tank should
be encoded as a silo/tank (SILTNK) with a category of silo (CATSIL) value 2.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Telepheric

Acronym: TELPHC
Telepheric
INT 1:
TELPHC
ID 25;
M-4:
382.3;
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; DATEND; DATSTA; LIFCAP; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUAVEM; STATUS; VERCLR;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Line;
Definition:
A construction of cables strung between elevated supports on which carrier units are suspended.
Remarks:
The elevated supports are separate objects.
Distinction:
cable, overhead;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A telepheric
should be encoded as a conveyor (CONVYR) with a category of conveyor (CATCON) value 1.
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Object Classes
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Object Class:
Acronym: TESARE
TESARE
Set Attribute_A:
NATION; RESTRN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Code: 135
135
Definition:
The territorial sea is a belt of water of a defined breadth but not exceeding 12 nautical miles
measured seaward from the territorial sea baseline. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5360)
References:
INT 1:
IN 43;
M-4:
440.5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
administrative area; contiguous zone; continental shelf area; exclusive economic

zone; fishery zone; restricted area;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tidal stream - flood/ebb
Acronym: TS_FEB
Code: 160
Set Attribute_A:
CAT_TS; CURVEL; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

ORIENT; PEREND; PERSTA;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A tidal stream (or tidal current) is a horizontal movement of water associated with the rise and fall of
the tide caused by tide-producing forces. (Adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition)
Approximate tidal stream rates may be given as discrete rate values for flood and ebb flow during
springs.
References:
INT 1:
IH 40-41;
M-4:
407.4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
tidal stream - harmonic prediction; tidal stream - non harmonic prediction; tidal
stream panel data; tidal stream - time series;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: TS_PRH
Code: 136
TS_PRH
136
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; T_MTOD; T_VAHC; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A tidal stream (or tidal current) is an alternating horizontal movement of water associated with the
rise and fall of the tide caused by tide-producing forces. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1169)
Predicted tidal stream rates may be calculated using parameters (harmonic constituents) and an
appropriate harmonic calculation algorithm.
References:
INT 1:
IH 40-41;
M-4:
407.4; 408.2;
Remarks:
The object >tidal stream - harmonic prediction= encodes parameters for use when predicting tidal
streams by harmonic methods.
The supplier of any parameters must be consulted on how to use data provided using this object
class, and which calculation algorithms to use with the data.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
current - non-gravitational; tidal stream - non-harmonic prediction; tidal stream

panel data; tidal stream - time series;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tidal stream - non-harmonic prediction
Acronym: TS_PNH
Tidal stream - non-harmonic prediction TS_PNH
Code: 137
137
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; T_THDF; T_MTOD; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Predicted tidal stream rates may be calculated using time and rate differences with respect to a
reference station (and associated tidal stream predictions).
References:
INT 1:
IH 40-41;
M-4:
407.4; 408.2;
Remarks:
The object >tidal stream - non-harmonic prediction= encodes information for use when predicting times
and rates for tidal streams by non-harmonic methods.
The supplier of any parameters must be consulted on how to use this data, and which calculation
algorithms to use with the data.
Distinction:
current - non-gravitational; tidal stream - harmonic prediction; tidal stream panel

data; tidal stream - time series;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: TS_PAD
Code: 138
TS_PAD
138
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; TS_TSP;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Approximate tidal stream rates may be given as discrete rate values at a specified interval before or
after a high water.
References:
INT 1:
IH 40-41;
M-4:
407.4; 408.2;
Remarks:
The object >tidal stream panel data= encodes data for use in a tidal panel.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
current - non-gravitational; tidal stream - harmonic prediction; tidal stream - nonharmonic prediction; tidal stream - time series;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: TS_TIS
Code: 139
TS_TIS 139
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; TIMEND; TIMSTA; T_TINT; TS_TSV; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Tidal stream rates over time may be approximated by a series of rate values given at regular time
intervals, starting from a specified moment in time.
References:
INT 1:
IH 40-41;
M-4:
407.4; 408.2;
Remarks:
The object >tidal stream - time series= encodes rates of tidal stream at equal time intervals.
Distinction:
current - non-gravitational;tidal stream - harmonic prediction; tidal stream - nonharmonic prediction; tidal stream panel data;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: T_HMON
Code: 140
T_HMON
140
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; T_ACWL; T_MTOD; T_VAHC; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Tide - the periodic rise and fall of the surface of the sea, due principally to the gravitational interaction
between moon, sun and earth. (adopted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5429)
Predicted tidal heights may be calculated using parameters (harmonic constituents) and an
appropriate harmonic calculation algorithm.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
The object >tide - harmonic predictions= encodes parameters for use when predicting tidal heights by
harmonic methods.
The supplier of any parameters must be consulted on how to use this data, and which calculation
algorithms to use with the data.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
tide - non-harmonic prediction; tide - time series;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: T_NHMN
Code: 141
T_NHMN
141
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; T_ACWL; T_MTOD; T_THDF; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Predicted tidal heights may be calculated using time and height differences with respect to a
reference port (and associated tidal predictions).
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
The object >tide - non-harmonic prediction= encodes information for use when predicting times and
heights for high and low waters by non-harmonic methods.
The supplier of any parameters must be consulted on how to use data provided using this object
class, and which calculation algorithms to use with the data.
Distinction:
tide - harmonic prediction; tide - time series;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: T_TIMS
Tide - time series
Tide - time series
Code: 142
T_TIMS142
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM; T_ACWL; T_HWLW; T_TINT; T_TSVL; TIMEND;

TIMSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Tidal heights over time may be approximated by a series of height values given at regular time
intervals, starting from a specified moment in time.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
The object >tide - time series= encodes tidal heights at equal time intervals and times and heights of
high waters and low waters.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
tide - harmonic prediction; tide - non-harmonic prediction;
November 2000
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tideway
Acronym: TIDEWY
Tideway
TIDEWY
Code: 143
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
143
Definition:
A natural water course in intertidal areas where water flows during the ebb or flow.
A channel through which a tidal current runs. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5502)
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
canal; river; sea area/named water area
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Topmark
Acronym: TOPMAR
Topmark
Code: 144
TOPMAR
144
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; COLPAT; HEIGHT; MARSYS; STATUS; TOPSHP; VERACC;

VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A characteristic shape secured at the top of a buoy or beacon to aid in its identification. (IHO
References:
INT 1:
IQ 9;
M-4:
463.1;
Remarks:
The body carrying the topmark is a separate object.
Distinction:
Edition 3.1
danger; buoy, lateral; buoy, safe water; buoy, special purpose/general; daymark;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tower

Acronym: TOWERS
Tower
TOWERS
Set Attribute_A:
CATTOW; COLOUR; COLPAT; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT;

NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUAVEM; STATUS; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A relatively tall structure which may be used for observation, support, storage or communication etc..
(Digital Geographic Information Working Group, Oct.87)
References:
INT 1:
IE 20-21, 29, 30.2;
M-4:
374,2-3; 375,2-3; 487;
Remarks:
The object >tower= is independent of any equipment carried upon it. This is specified by other objects.
e.g. radar station, light.
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A tower
should be encoded as a landmark (LNDMRK) with category of landmark (CATLMK) value 17.
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Object Class:
Acronym: TSELNE
Code: 145
TSELNE
145
Set Attribute_A:
CATTSS; DATEND; DATSTA; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A traffic separation scheme is a scheme which aims to reduce the risk of collision in congested
and/or converging areas by separating traffic moving in opposite, or nearly opposite, directions. (IHO
A traffic separation line is a line separating traffic lanes in which ships are travelling in opposite or
nearly opposite directions; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular classes of ships
proceeding in the same direction (IMO Ships Routeing, 6th Edition).
References:
INT 1:
IM 12;
M-4:
435.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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traffic separation scheme boundary; traffic separation scheme crossing; traffic

separation scheme lane part; traffic separation scheme roundabout; traffic
separation zone;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: TSSBND
Code: 146
TSSBND
146
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The boundary of a traffic separation scheme is the outer limit of a traffic lane part or a traffic
separation scheme roundabout.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
436;
Remarks:
Distinction:
traffic separation line; traffic separation scheme crossing; traffic separation

scheme lane part; traffic separation scheme roundabout; traffic separation zone;
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Object Class:
Acronym: TSSCRS
Code: 147
TSSCRS
147
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A traffic separation scheme crossing is a defined area where traffic lanes cross.
References:
INT 1:
IM 23;
M-4:
435.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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traffic separation line; traffic separation scheme boundary; traffic separation

scheme lane part; traffic separation scheme roundabout; traffic separation zone;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: TSSLPT
Code: 148
TSSLPT
148
Set Attribute_A:
CATTSS; DATEND; DATSTA; ORIENT; RESTRN; STATUS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A traffic lane is an area within defined limits in which one-way traffic flow is established (IMO Ships
Routeing, 6th Edition).
A traffic separation scheme lane part is an area of a traffic lane in which the direction of flow of traffic
is uniform.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
The complete traffic lane may consist of one or more lane parts depending on the shape of the lane.
Distinction:
recommended traffic lane part; traffic separation line; traffic separation scheme
boundary; traffic separation scheme crossing; traffic separation scheme
roundabout; traffic separation zone;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: TSSRON
Code: 149
TSSRON
149
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A roundabout is a traffic separation scheme in which traffic moves in a counter-clockwise direction
around a specified point or zone. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 4448)
References:
INT 1:
IM 21;
M-4:
435.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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scheme crossing; traffic separation scheme lane part; traffic separation zone;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: TSEZNE
Code: 150
TSEZNE
150
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A traffic separation zone is a zone separating the lanes in which ships are proceeding in opposite or
nearly opposite directions; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular classes of ships
proceeding in the same direction (IMO Ships Routeing, 6th Edition).
References:
INT 1:
IM 13, 20.1;
M-4:
435.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:

scheme crossing; traffic separation scheme lane part; traffic separation scheme
roundabout;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tree

Acronym: TREPNT
Tree
INT 1:
TREPNT
IC 31-31.8;
M-4:
354.2;
Set Attribute_A:
CATTRE; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUAVEM; VERDAT;

VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point;
Definition:
A woody perennial plant having a self supporting main stem or trunk and a definite crown. (United
States Geological Survey, Jan.89)
Remarks:
Distinction:
vegetation;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A tree should
be encoded as vegetation (VEGATN) with an appropriate category of vegetation (CATVEG) value.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tunnel
Acronym: TUNNEL
Tunnel
Code: 151
TUNNEL
151
Set Attribute_A:
BURDEP; CONDTN; HORACC; HORCLR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;

VERACC; VERCLR;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A passage that is open to the atmosphere at both ends, buried under the sea bed or laid over the sea
floor or bored under the ground or through mountains.
References:
INT 1:
ID 16;
M-4:
363.1;
Remarks:
Distinction:
railway; road;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Tunnel entrance

Acronym: TNLENT
Tunnel entrance
INT 1:
TNLENT
ID 16;
M-4:
363.1;
Set Attribute_A:
HORCLR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERCLR;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Line;
Definition:
An opening that affords entry to an underground or underwater passage. (United States Geological
Survey, Jan.89)
Remarks:
No remarks
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A tunnel
should be encoded using the object class tunnel (TUNNEL).
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Two-way route part
Acronym: TWRTPT
Two-way route part
Code: 152
TWRTPT
152
Set Attribute_A:
CATTRK; DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; DRVAL2; ORIENT; QUASOU;

SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU; TRAFIC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A two-way route is a route within defined limits inside which two-way traffic is established, aimed at
providing safe passage of ships through waters where navigation is difficult or dangerous. (IHO
A two-way route part is an area of a two-way route within which traffic flow is generally along one
bearing (and possibly its reciprocal).
References:
INT 1:
IM 28.2;
M-4:
435.6;
Remarks:
The complete two-way route consists of one or more parts depending on the shape of the two-way
route.
The orientation of the two-way route part is defined by its centerline and is related to the general
direction of the two-way route.
Distinction:
deep water route part; recommended traffic lane part; traffic separation scheme
lane part;
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Object Class:
Acronym: UWTROC
Code: 153
UWTROC
153
Set Attribute_A:
EXPSOU; NATQUA; NATSUR; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUASOU; SOUACC;

STATUS; TECSOU; VALSOU; VERDAT; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A concreted mass of stony material or coral which dries, is awash or is below the water surface.
References:
INT 1:
IK 12, 13, 14-16;
M-4:
421.3-5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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obstruction; sounding; wreck;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Unsurveyed area
Acronym: UNSARE
Unsurveyed area
Code: 154
UNSARE
154
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area for which no bathymetric survey information is available.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
417.8;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Vegetation
Acronym: VEGATN
Vegetation
Code: 155
VEGATN
155
Set Attribute_A:
CATVEG; CONVIS; ELEVAT; HEIGHT, NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC;

VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Collections of, or individual plants.
References:
INT 1:
IC 14, 30, 31.1-8, 32;
M-4:
312.4; 354.1-2,4;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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seabed area; weed/kelp;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES

Object Class:
Vegetation area
Acronym: VEGARE
Vegetation area
VEGARE
Set Attribute_A:
CATVEG; CONVIS; HEIGHT, NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A land area or an intertidal area, covered by any kind of plants.
References:
INT 1:
IC 14, 30, 32;
M-4:
312.4; 354;
Remarks:
Distinction:
coastline; seabed area; tree; weed/kelp;
This object class is obsolete. It is only included here for reasons of backward compatibility.
Vegetation areas should be encoded as vegetation (VEGATN).
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Water turbulence
Acronym: WATTUR
Water turbulence
WATTUR
Code: 156
Set Attribute_A:
CATWAT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
156
Definition:
The disturbance of water caused by the interaction of any combination of waves, currents, tidal
streams, wind, shoal patches and obstructions.
References:
INT 1:
IH 44, 45; IK 17;
M-4:
423.1; 423.2; 423.3;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Waterfall
Acronym: WATFAL
Waterfall
WATFAL
Code: 157
Set Attribute_A:
CONVIS; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; VERACC; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
157
Definition:
A sudden descent of water over a step in the bed of a river. In place names commonly shortened to
fall or falls, e.g. Niagara Falls.
References:
INT 1:
IC 22;
M-4:
353.5;
Remarks:
Distinction:
rapids;
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Weed/Kelp
Acronym: WEDKLP
Weed/Kelp
WEDKLP
Code: 158
Set Attribute_A:
CATWED; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
158
Definition:
Seaweed is the general name for marine plants of the Algae class which grow in long narrow ribbons.
Kelp is one of an order (laminariales) of usually large, blade-shaped or vine-like brown algae. (IHO
References:
INT 1:
IJ 13.1, 13.2;
M-4:
428.2;
Remarks:
Kelp is often an indication of the presence of submerged rocks. (IHO Chart Specifications M-4)
Distinction:
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seabed area; vegetation;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Weir

Acronym: WIRLNE
Weir
WIRLNE
Set Attribute_A:
CONDTN; DATEND; DATSTA; NATCON; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; QUAVEM;

VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A dam erected across a river to raise the level of the water. The word is now restricted to smaller
works, the larger are called dams. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5967)
References:
INT 1:
IF 44;
M-4:
364.2;
Remarks:
Distinction:
causeway; dam;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A weir should
be encoded as a dam (DAMCON) with a category of dam (CATDAM) value 1.
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Windmill

Acronym: WNDMIL
Windmill
INT 1:
WNDMIL
IE 25.1, 25.2;
M-4:
374.5;
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; CONDTN; CONRAD; CONVIS; HEIGHT; NATCON; NOBJNM;

OBJNAM; QUAVEM; VERDAT; VERLEN;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point; Area;
Definition:
A mill that runs on the energy generated by a wheel of adjustable blades or flats rotated by the wind.
(United States Geological Survey, Jan.89)
Remarks:
Distinction:
windmotor;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A windmill
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Windmotor

Acronym: WIMCON
Windmotor
INT 1:
WIMCON
IE 26;
M-4:
374.6;
Set Attribute_A:

Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Point;
Definition:
A modern structure for use of wind power. (IHO Chart Specifications, M-4)
Remarks:
Distinction:
windmill;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A windmotor
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Object Classes
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Wreck
Acronym: WRECKS
Wreck
Code: 159
WRECKS
159
Set Attribute_A:
CATWRK; CONRAD; CONVIS; EXPSOU; HEIGHT; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU; VALSOU; VERACC; VERDAT;
VERLEN; WATLEV;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
The ruined remains of a stranded or sunken vessel which has been rendered useless. (IHO
References:
INT 1:
IK 20-30;
M-4:
422-422.8;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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depth area; hulk; obstruction; sounding; underwater/awash rock;
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GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:

Acronym: ZEMCNT
INT 1:
II 30;
M-4:
404.2; 410-411;
Set Attribute_A:
VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Line;
ZEMCNT
Definition:
The limit line between an area permanently covered by water and an intertidal area.
Remarks:
Distinction:
coastline; depth contour;
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. A zero metre
contour should be encoded as a depth contour (DEPCNT) with a value of depth contour (VALDCO)
of zero.
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1.3 Meta Object Classes
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Object Classes
META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Accuracy of data
Acronym: M_ACCY
Accuracy of data
M_ACCY
Code: 300
Set Attribute_A:
HORACC; POSACC; SOUACC; VERACC;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; TXTDSC;
Set Attribute_C:
300
Definition:
An area within which the best estimate of the overall accuracy of the data is uniform. The overall
accuracy takes into account for example the source accuracy, chart scale, digitising accuracy etc.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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quality of data; survey reliability;
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META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: M_CSCL
Code: 301
M_CSCL
301
Set Attribute_A:
CSCALE;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area within which the data was originally compiled at a uniform scale. For example, it may define
the scale of the paper chart from which the data was digitised.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Classes
META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Coverage
Acronym: M_COVR
Coverage
M_COVR
Code: 302
Set Attribute_A:
CATCOV;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM;
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A geographical area that describes the coverage and extent of spatial objects.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
This object class is intended to support an indication of coverage.
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Object Class:
Acronym: M_HDAT
Code: 303
M_HDAT
303
Set Attribute_A:
HORDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area of uniform horizontal datum.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
horizontal datum shift parameters;
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Object Classes
META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: M_HOPA
Code: 304
M_HOPA
Set Attribute_A:
HORDAT; SHIPAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area within which a uniform shift exists between a specific geodetic datum and the datum of the
data within this area.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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horizontal datum of data;
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META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Nautical publication information
Acronym: M_NPUB
Nautical publication information M_NPUB
Code: 305
305
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; PICREP; PUBREF; TXTDSC;
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Used to relate additional nautical information or publications to the data.
References:
INT 1:
not specified
M-4:
not specified
Remarks:
For example, geographic areas may be defined that relate to sections in Sailing Directions (Coast
Pilots).
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META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: M_NSYS
Code: 306
M_NSYS
306
Set Attribute_A:
MARSYS; ORIENT;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMIN; SCAMAX; TXTDSC;
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area within which a specific system of navigational marks applies and/or a common direction of
buoyage.
References:
INT 1:
IQ 130-130.6;
M-4:
461.1-4;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: M_PROD
Code: 307
M_PROD
307
Set Attribute_A:
AGENCY; CPDATE; NATION; NMDATE; PRCTRY;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area within which uniform data production parameters apply.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Classes
META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Quality of data
Acronym: M_QUAL
Quality of data
Code: 308
M_QUAL
308
Set Attribute_A:
CATQUA; CATZOC; DRVAL1; DRVAL2; POSACC; SOUACC; SUREND;

SURSTA; TECSOU; VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area within which a uniform assessment of the quality of the data exists.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Sounding datum
Acronym: M_SDAT
Sounding datum
M_SDAT
Code: 309
Set Attribute_A:
VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
309
Definition:
An area of uniform sounding datum.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
vertical datum;
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Object Classes
META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Survey reliability
Acronym: M_SREL
Survey reliability
Code: 310
M_SREL
310
Set Attribute_A:
QUAPOS; QUASOU; SCVAL1; SCVAL2; SDISMN; SDISMX; SURATH;

SUREND; SURSTA; SURTYP; TECSOU;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area within which a uniform assessment of the reliability of source survey information exists.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
170.2; 178;
Remarks:
Distinction:
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accuracy of data; quality of data;
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META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Survey source

Acronym: M_SSOR
Survey source
M_SSOR
Set Attribute_A:
DATEND; DATSTA; SCVAL1; SCVAL2; SURATH; SUREND; SURSTA;

SURTYP; TECSOU;
Set Attribute_B:
INFORM; NINFOM;
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
This object class defines an area within which the details of the source survey(s) used for chart
compilation are uniform.
References:
INT 1:
Not specified
M-4:
170; 171; 174; 175; 176; 177; 178;
Remarks:
The source data provides a guide to the degree of confidence a mariner should have in the adequacy
and accuracy of charted depths and positions.
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. Survey source
should be encoded under survey reliability (M_SREL).
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Object Classes
META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: M_UNIT
Code: 311
M_UNIT
311
Set Attribute_A:
DUNITS; HUNITS; PUNITS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area of uniform units of depth and/or height measurement.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
No remarks;
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META OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Acronym: M_VDAT
Code: 312
M_VDAT
312
Set Attribute_A:
VERDAT;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area of uniform vertical datum.
References:
INT 1:
not specified;
M-4:
not specified;
Remarks:
Distinction:
sounding datum;
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1.4 Collection Object Classes
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Object Classes
COLLECTION OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Aggregation
Acronym: C_AGGR
Aggregation
C_AGGR
Code: 400
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
400
Definition:
Used to identify an aggregation of two or more objects. This aggregation may be named.
Remarks:
An aggregation could be used to combine objects that are related in some way (is-a-part-of, is-acomponent-of) into a higher level object.
For example: an aggregation relationship may be used to form a traffic separation scheme from
traffic separation lane parts, boundaries, etc.
Distinction :
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association; stacked on/stacked under;
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Object Class:
Association
Acronym: C_ASSO
Association
C_ASSO
Code: 401
Set Attribute_A:
NOBJNM; OBJNAM;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
401
Definition:
Used to identify an association between two or more objects. The association may be named.
Remarks:
For example: an association relationship may be used to indicate that a buoy marks a wreck.
Distinction :
aggregation; stacked on/stacked under;
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Object Classes
Object Class:
Acronym: C_STAC
Code: 402
C_STAC
402
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Used to identify the order of stacking of objects (eg. bridge on top of road).
Remarks:
The order in which objects are stacked is indicated in the Feature Record to Feature Object Pointer
field (FFPT, refer to S-57 Part 3).
Distinction:
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1.5 Cartographic Object Classes
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Object Classes
CARTOGRAPHIC OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class:
Cartographic area
Acronym: $AREAS
Cartographic area
$AREAS
Set Attribute_A:
COLOUR; ORIENT; $SCODE; $TINTS;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Code: 500
500
Definition:
An area in which a certain cartographic symbolization is required.
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Class:
Cartographic line
Acronym: $LINES
Cartographic line
$LINES 501
Code: 501
Set Attribute_A:
$SCODE;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A line with a certain cartographic symbolization.
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Class:
Cartographic symbol
Acronym: $CSYMB
Cartographic symbol
$CSYMB
Code: 502
Set Attribute_A:
ORIENT; $SCALE; $SCODE;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
502
Definition:
A point with a certain cartographic symbolization.
Remarks:
No remarks.
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Object Class:
Closing line

Acronym: $CLOLN
Closing line
$CLOLN
Set Attribute_A:
Set Attribute_B:
SCAMAX; SCAMIN;
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
Remarks:
This object is obsolete. It is only shown here for reasons of backward compatibility. Closing lines
should be encoded using the Masking indicator subfield (MASK) of the Feature Record to Spatial
Record Pointer field (FSPT, refer to S-57 Part 3).
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Object Classes
Object Class:
Compass
Acronym: $COMPS
Compass
$COMPS
Code: 503
Set Attribute_A:
$CSIZE; RYRMGV; VALACM; VALMAG;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
503
Definition:
A circle graduated in degrees clockwise form 0 (north) to 360 used to facilitate measurements of
direction. May be oriented to true or magnetic north. (adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition,
942)
Remarks:
This object is used to transfer the parameters required to represent the magnetic and/or true
compass cartographically.
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Object Class:
Shallow water blue

Acronym: $SHABL
Shallow water blue
$SHABL
Set Attribute_A:
$TINTS
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
An area that is to be cartographically represented by a >shallow water blue= tint.
Remarks:
To be used to define depth areas which need to be coloured blue (since the limits of the shallow
water blue areas on paper charts are not universally standardised). Corresponding cartographic
objects are not required for land area (buff tint) and intertidal area (green tint), since these can be
deduced from existing real world objects.
This object class is obsolete. It is only included here for reasons of backward compatibility.
Shallow water blue areas should be encoded using the object class cartographic area ($AREAS).
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Object Classes
Object Class:
Text
Acronym: $TEXTS
Text $TEXTS
504
Code: 504
Set Attribute_A:
$CHARS; COLOUR; $JUSTH; $JUSTV; $NTXST; $SPACE; $TXSTR;
Set Attribute_B:
Set Attribute_C:
Definition:
A text string that is to be represented using a certain cartographic symbolization.
Remarks:
May be used for all text strings which are required to be represented in graphical form with particular
positioning and display characteristics.
Rotation and curving of text can be handled by the use of 2 or more x,y coordinate pairs in the
associated spatial object.
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S-57 Appendix A

IHO Object Catalogue

IHO Object Catalogue

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IHO Object Catalogue

IHO Object Catalogue

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IHO Object Catalogue

containing the descriptive characteristics of a real world entity.

containing information about the relationships between other objects.

containing information about the cartographic representation of a real world entity.

IHO Object Catalogue

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S-57 Appendix A - Chapter 1

1.2 Geo Object Classes

S-57 Appendix A - Chapter 1

Small craft facility

S-57 Appendix A - Chapter 1

1.4 Collection Object Classes

1.5 Cartographic Object Classes

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object class name

six-character code for the object class

integer code to be used in the coding of data

Attributes in this subset define the individual characteristics of an object;

Attributes in this subset provide information relevant to the use of the

Attributes in this subset provide administrative information about the

reference to the number of the paper chart feature in the >International

reference to the paragraph number in the >Chart Specifications of the

S-57 Appendix A - Chapter 1

1.2 Geo Object Classes

S-57 Appendix A - Chapter 1

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

Administration Area (Named)

JRSDTN; NATION; NOBJNM; OBJNAM;

INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; PICREP; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

S-57 Appendix A - Chapter 1

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

CATAIR; CONDTN; CONVIS; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS;

INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; PICREP; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

runway; sea-plane landing area;

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GEO OBJECT CLASSES

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DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; QUASOU;

INFORM; NINFOM; SCAMAX; SCAMIN;

RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

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S-57 Appendix A - Chapter 1

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

CATACH; DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA;

INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

anchorage area; berth; mooring/warping facility;