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electronic navigational chart
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[navigation, standards]
Also known by the acronym ENC. A vector data product used for nautical navigation. ENC data is produced by nautical charting agencies throughout the world and uses the IHO (International Hydrographic Organization) S-57 standard for its database structure and attribution.