EDCS Reference Manual
EDCS Attribute Dictionary - Concepts whose label begin with the letter M

EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_AZIMUTH

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_AZIMUTH

EDCS Attribute Code: 528

Definition:
The <<VECTOR_AZIMUTH_MAGNETIC>> in the horizontal plane at the observer's location, to either a line passing through the observer, or a vector relative to the observer, or the direction from the observer to an <OBJECT> or <LOCATION>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_ANOMALY

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_ANOMALY

EDCS Attribute Code: 529

Definition:
The difference between the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD> declination of the disturbance region and the <MAGNETIC_FIELD> declination of the surrounding region; the magnetic field anomaly.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_DECLINATION_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_DECLINATION_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 530

Definition:
The declination angle between planetary magnetic and geodetic north of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD>, determined as a horizontal angle measured East (positive value) or West (negative value) according to whether magnetic north lies east or west of geodetic north.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_EAST_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_EAST_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 531

Definition:
The strength of the planetary geodetic east vector component of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_FULL_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_FULL_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 532

Definition:
The strength of the full vector component of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD>, i.e., the vector sum of the geodetic east, north, and vertical components.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_HORIZONTAL_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_HORIZONTAL_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 533

Definition:
The strength of the horizontal vector component of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD>, i.e., the vector sum of the geodetic east and north components.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_INCLINATION_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_INCLINATION_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 534

Definition:
The inclination angle between the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD> and the local horizontal plane, determined as a vertical angle measured positive downwards.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ANGULAR_MEASURE, EM_PHENOMENON

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_KP

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_KP

EDCS Attribute Code: 535

Definition:
The quantity of the logarithmic planetary index of magnetic activity, representing a single planetary value measuring the two horizontal (x, y) components of the <MAGNETIC_FIELD>. A pseudo logarithmic scale, Kp = 0 represents a 2,5 nanotesla variation from the quiet day value, and Kp = 9 represents a 666 nanotesla variation.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: RATE_OR_RATIO, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_NORMAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_NORMAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 536

Definition:
The strength of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD> as measured in orbit, in the direction normal to the plane formed by the <SATELLITE> spin axis and the direction of the planet.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_NORTH_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_NORTH_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 537

Definition:
The strength of the planetary geodetic north vector component of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_PARALLEL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_PARALLEL

EDCS Attribute Code: 538

Definition:
The strength of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD> as measured in orbit, in the direction parallel to the <SATELLITE> spin axis.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_PLANETWARD

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_PLANETWARD

EDCS Attribute Code: 539

Definition:
The strength of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD> as measured in orbit, in the direction of the <PLANET>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_TOTAL

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_TOTAL

EDCS Attribute Code: 540

Definition:
The strength of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD> as measured in orbit, i.e., the magnitude of the total <MAGNETIC_FIELD> vector.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_FIELD_VERTICAL_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_FIELD_VERTICAL_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 541

Definition:
The strength of the vertical vector component of the planetary <MAGNETIC_FIELD>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MAGNETIC_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETIC_LOCAL_TIME

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETIC_LOCAL_TIME

EDCS Attribute Code: 542

Definition:
Time calculated as magnetic longitude divided by 15, in hours, added to the local (geodetic) time of the magnetic prime meridian.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: TIME

EDCS Group Labels: TIME

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAGNETOSPHERE_PLASMA_FLUX

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAGNETOSPHERE_PLASMA_FLUX

EDCS Attribute Code: 543

Definition:
The total flux of charged <PARTICLE>s (plasma) in a <MAGNETOSPHERE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PARTICLE_FLUX_DENSITY

EDCS Group Labels: EM_PHENOMENON, SPACE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAINTAINED

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAINTAINED

EDCS Attribute Code: 544

Definition:
Indication that an <OBJECT> is maintained.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: LOGICAL

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, SURVEY

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MANEUVER_DAMAGE_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MANEUVER_DAMAGE_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 545

Definition:
The extent of physical injury/damage to an <OBJECT> affecting its capability to maneuver (e.g., mobility or propulsion), in terms of fractional degradation from a fully capable state. The value may be interpreted as follows: 1/4: Minor Reduction, 2/4: Moderate Reduction, 3/4: Severe Reduction, 4/4: Immobile.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: MILITARY_SCIENCE, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARGINAL_ICE_ZONE_COVER_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARGINAL_ICE_ZONE_COVER_FRACTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 546

Definition:
The marginal <ICE> zone cover as a faction of complete cover, where the <ICE> edge is defined as occurring at 40% cover.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PURE_NUMBER

EDCS Group Labels: ICE

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_BOUNDARY_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_BOUNDARY_LIMIT

EDCS Attribute Code: 547

Definition:
A designation applied to the <BOUNDARY> of a <MARINE_REGION> that describes some aspect of the <BOUNDARY>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 APPROXIMATE_BATHYMETRY EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_APPROXIMATE_BATHYMETRY Approximate bathymetry. NR  
2 ARMISTICE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_ARMISTICE Armistice. NR  
3 CLEARING_LINE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_CLEARING_LINE Clearing line. NR  
4 COLREGS_DEMARCATION_LINE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_COLREGS_DEMARCATION_LINE COLREGS demarcation line. NR  
5 CONTIGUOUS_ZONE_LIMIT EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_CONTIGUOUS_ZONE_LIMIT Limit of contiguous zone. NR  
6 CONTINENTAL_SHELF EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_CONTINENTAL_SHELF Continental shelf. NR  
7 CUSTOMS EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_CUSTOMS Customs. NR  
8 DANGER_LINE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_DANGER_LINE Danger line. NR  
9 EXCLUSIVE_ECONOMIC_LIMIT EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_EXCLUSIVE_ECONOMIC_LIMIT Limit of exclusive economic zone. NR  
10 FISHING_ZONE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_FISHING_ZONE Fishing zone. NR  
11 GULF_STREAM_LIMITS EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_GULF_STREAM_LIMITS Gulf stream limits. NR  
12 HARBOUR_LIMIT EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_HARBOUR_LIMIT <HARBOUR> limit. NR  
13 INTERNATIONAL_BOUNDARY EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_INTERNATIONAL_BOUNDARY International boundary at sea. NR  
14 MANAGEMENT_AND_ZONING EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_MANAGEMENT_AND_ZONING Management and zoning. NR  
15 MARINE_LIMIT_GENERAL EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_MARINE_LIMIT_GENERAL Marine limit general. NR  
16 THREE_NAUTICAL_MILE_LINE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_THREE_NAUTICAL_MILE_LINE Three nautical mile line. NR  
17 TRAFFIC_SERVICES_LIMIT EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_TRAFFIC_SERVICES_LIMIT Traffic services limit. NR  
18 TRRT_WATERS_BASELINE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_TRRT_WATERS_BASELINE Territorial waters baseline. NR  
19 TRRT_WATERS_LIMIT EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_TRRT_WATERS_LIMIT Territorial waters, limit of sovereignty. NR  
20 TSS_SEPARATION_LINE EEC_MARBNDRYLIM_TSS_SEPARATION_LINE TSS separation line. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: DEMARCATION, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_CONSTRUCTION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 548

Definition:
The type of construction used for a marine <OBJECT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 BOULDER_AND_FILL EEC_MARCNSTCTTY_BOULDER_AND_FILL Continuous support, provided by intermixed boulders and smaller stones and <SOIL>, through which water is not free to flow. NR  
2 GENERAL_SOLID_FACE EEC_MARCNSTCTTY_GENERAL_SOLID_FACE Continuous support, through which water is not free to flow. NR  
3 MASONRY EEC_MARCNSTCTTY_MASONRY Continuous support, provided by brick or stone, through which water is not free to flow. NR  
4 OPEN_PILINGS EEC_MARCNSTCTTY_OPEN_PILINGS Separated pilings supporting a deck under which water is free to flow. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT, HYDROGRAPHIC_INDUSTRY

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_LIGHT_SECTOR_INITIAL_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_LIGHT_SECTOR_INITIAL_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 549

Definition:
The initial limit of visibility of a <MARINE_LIGHT_SECTOR> expressed as a <<BEARING_FROM_SEAWARD>>. Limits of sectors and arcs of visibility are arranged clockwise with respect to the <LIGHT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, ANGULAR_MEASURE, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_LIGHT_SECTOR_TERMINAL_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_LIGHT_SECTOR_TERMINAL_ANGLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 550

Definition:
The terminal limit of visibility of a <MARINE_LIGHT_SECTOR> expressed as a <<BEARING_FROM_SEAWARD>>. Limits of sectors and arcs of visibility are arranged clockwise with respect to the <LIGHT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: PLANE_ANGLE

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, ANGULAR_MEASURE, HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_LIGHT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_LIGHT_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 551

Definition:
The type of <LIGHT> used for marine navigation.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 DIRECTIONAL EEC_MARLGTTY_DIRECTIONAL Directional. NR  
2 HORIZONTALLY_DISPOSED EEC_MARLGTTY_HORIZONTALLY_DISPOSED A group of lights of identical character and almost identical position, that are disposed horizontally. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:19]
3 LIGHTED_BEACON EEC_MARLGTTY_LIGHTED_BEACON Lighted beacon. NR  
4 MOIRE_EFFECT EEC_MARLGTTY_MOIRE_EFFECT A short range (up to 2 kilometres) type of directional light. Sodium lighting gives a yellow background to a screen on which a vertical black line will be seen by an observer on the centre line; a moire effect light. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:16]
5 OCCASIONAL EEC_MARLGTTY_OCCASIONAL Occasional. NR  
6 SECTORED EEC_MARLGTTY_SECTORED Sectored. NR  
7 STRIP EEC_MARLGTTY_STRIP Strip. NR  
8 VERTICALLY_DISPOSED EEC_MARLGTTY_VERTICALLY_DISPOSED A group of lights of identical character and almost identical position, that are disposed vertically. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLIT:20]

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_LINE_ASSOCIATED_ATNAV

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_LINE_ASSOCIATED_ATNAV

EDCS Attribute Code: 552

Definition:
The type and/or number of <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>s associated with a <MARINE_LEADING_LINE> or <MARINE_CLEARING_LINE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 DIRECTIONAL_LIGHT EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_DIRECTIONAL_LIGHT Directional light. NR  
2 DIRECTIONAL_RADIO_BEACON EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_DIRECTIONAL_RADIO_BEACON Directional radio beacon. NR  
3 LEADING_RADIO_TRANSPONDER EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_LEADING_RADIO_TRANSPONDER Leading radio transponder beacon. NR  
4 MEASURED_DISTANCE_MARKERS EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_MEASURED_DISTANCE_MARKERS Measured distance markers. NR  
5 MOIRE_EFFECT_LIGHT EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_MOIRE_EFFECT_LIGHT A short range (up to 2 kilometres) type of directional light. Sodium lighting gives a yellow background to a screen on which a vertical black line will be seen by an observer on the centre line; a moire effect light. NR  
6 gt1_BEACON EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_gt1_BEACON Two or more beacons. NR  
7 gt1_LIGHT EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_gt1_LIGHT Two or more lights. NR  
8 gt1_OBJECT EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_gt1_OBJECT Two or more objects (other than two lights or beacons). NR  
9 ONE_OBJECT EEC_MARLNASSATNAV_ONE_OBJECT One object (other than a directional light). NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_LINE_ATNAV_DESCRIPTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_LINE_ATNAV_DESCRIPTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 553

Definition:
The description of the <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>s that form a marine navigation <LINE>, e.g., a <MARINE_LEADING_LINE> or <MARINE_CLEARING_LINE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

References: [S57A, Attribute: CATNAV]


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_NAVIGATION_LINE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_NAVIGATION_LINE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 554

Definition:
The type of a marine navigation <LINE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 CLEARING_LINE EEC_MARNAVLNTY_CLEARING_LINE A straight line that marks the boundary between safe and dangerous waters, or that passes clear of a navigational danger; a clearing line. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATNAV:1]
2 TRANSIT_LINE EEC_MARNAVLNTY_TRANSIT_LINE A line passing through one or more fixed marks; a transit line. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATNAV:2]
3 UNDEFINED EEC_MARNAVLNTY_UNDEFINED Undefined. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_OVERHEAD_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_OVERHEAD_OBSTRUCTION

EDCS Attribute Code: 555

Definition:
Indication that a <MARINE_ROUTE> has an overhead obstruction.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: LOGICAL

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_PILOT_BOARDING_METHOD

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_PILOT_BOARDING_METHOD

EDCS Attribute Code: 556

Definition:
The pilot boarding method for <VESSEL>s using marine pilot services.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 COMES_FROM_SHORE_ON_VESSEL EEC_MARPLTBRDMETH_COMES_FROM_SHORE_ON_VESSEL Pilot boards from a vessel, which comes out from the shore on request. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATPIL:3]
2 HELICOPTER EEC_MARPLTBRDMETH_HELICOPTER Pilot boards by helicopter, which comes out from the shore. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATPIL:2]
3 PILOT_CRUISING_VESSEL EEC_MARPLTBRDMETH_PILOT_CRUISING_VESSEL Pilot boards from a cruising vessel. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATPIL:1]

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_PILOT_BOARDING_VEHICLE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_PILOT_BOARDING_VEHICLE

EDCS Attribute Code: 557

Definition:
The <VEHICLE> by which marine pilots are transferred to and from <VESSEL>s using pilot services.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 BOAT EEC_MARPLTBRDVEH_BOAT Boat. NR  
2 HELICOPTER EEC_MARPLTBRDVEH_HELICOPTER Helicopter. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_PILOT_DISTRICT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_PILOT_DISTRICT

EDCS Attribute Code: 558

Definition:
The pilot district for which a marine pilot is responsible.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_PORT_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_PORT_IDENTIFIER

EDCS Attribute Code: 559

Definition:
The textual identifier of a <MARINE_PORT>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: STRING

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_REGION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_REGION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 560

Definition:
The type of a <MARINE_REGION>, describing some aspect of significance to marine operations.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 ABANDONED_DRILL_MINEFIELD EEC_MARREGNTY_ABANDONED_DRILL_MINEFIELD Abandoned drill minefield. NR  
2 ACRONYM_BLUE EEC_MARREGNTY_ACRONYM_BLUE Acronym region blue. NR  
3 ACRONYM_BROWN EEC_MARREGNTY_ACRONYM_BROWN Acronym region brown. NR  
4 ACRONYM_PURPLE EEC_MARREGNTY_ACRONYM_PURPLE Acronym region purple. NR  
5 ANCHORAGE_FOR_24_HOURS EEC_MARREGNTY_ANCHORAGE_FOR_24_HOURS A region in which vessels anchor, or may anchor, for periods of up to 24 hours. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:9]
6 ANCHORAGE_GENERAL EEC_MARREGNTY_ANCHORAGE_GENERAL Anchorage general. NR  
7 ANCHORING_BERTHS EEC_MARREGNTY_ANCHORING_BERTHS Anchoring berths. NR  
8 ANCHORING_FISHING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_ANCHORING_FISHING_PRHBT A region within which anchoring and fishing is prohibited. NR  
9 ANCHORING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_ANCHORING_PRHBT A region within which anchoring is not permitted. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:1]
10 ANCHORING_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_ANCHORING_RSTRCT A region designated by appropriate authority, within which anchoring is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:2]
11 ARTIFACT_REMOVAL_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_ARTIFACT_REMOVAL_PRHBT A region within which the removal of historical artifacts is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:22]
12 ASW_OPERATING EEC_MARREGNTY_ASW_OPERATING ASW operating. NR  
13 ATLANTIC_FLEET_WEAPONS EEC_MARREGNTY_ATLANTIC_FLEET_WEAPONS Atlantic fleet weapons range. NR  
14 BIRD_SANCTUARY EEC_MARREGNTY_BIRD_SANCTUARY A place where birds are bred and protected. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:5]
15 BOMBING_STRAFING_TARGETS EEC_MARREGNTY_BOMBING_STRAFING_TARGETS Bombing and strafing targets. NR  
16 CABLE_AND_PIPELINE EEC_MARREGNTY_CABLE_AND_PIPELINE Cable and pipeline. NR  
17 CARGO_TRNSHP EEC_MARREGNTY_CARGO_TRNSHP Cargo transhipment (lightering). NR  
18 CARGO_TRNSHP_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_CARGO_TRNSHP_PRHBT A region in which cargo transshipment (lightering) is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:23]
19 CAUTION EEC_MARREGNTY_CAUTION Caution. NR  
20 CHEMICAL_DUMPING_GROUND EEC_MARREGNTY_CHEMICAL_DUMPING_GROUND A region where chemical waste is dumped. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATDPG:2]
21 CONSTRUCTION_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_CONSTRUCTION_PRHBT A region within which the erection of permanent or temporary fixed <STRUCTURE>s or artificial islands is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:15]
22 CONTIGUOUS_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_CONTIGUOUS_ZONE Contiguous zone. NR  
23 CONTINENTAL_SHELF EEC_MARREGNTY_CONTINENTAL_SHELF Continental shelf. NR  
24 CUSTOMS EEC_MARREGNTY_CUSTOMS Customs. NR  
25 DANGER_OF_STRANDING EEC_MARREGNTY_DANGER_OF_STRANDING Danger of stranding. NR  
26 DEEP_DRAFT_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_DEEP_DRAFT_ANCHORAGE A region in which <VESSEL>s of deep draught anchor or may anchor. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:2]
27 DEGAUSSING_RANGE EEC_MARREGNTY_DEGAUSSING_RANGE A region within which <VESSEL>s magnetic fields may be measured; sensing instruments and cables are installed on the sea bed in the range and there are cables leading from the range to a control position ashore. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:8]
28 DEVELOPMENT EEC_MARREGNTY_DEVELOPMENT Development. NR  
29 DISCHARGING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_DISCHARGING_PRHBT A region within which discharging or dumping is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:16]
30 DISCHARGING_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_DISCHARGING_RSTRCT A region designated by an appropriate authority, within which discharging or dumping is restricted in accordance with specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:17]
31 DIVING_PRHBT_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_DIVING_PRHBT_ZONE A region within which diving is not permitted. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:11]
32 DIVING_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_DIVING_RSTRCT A region designated by appropriate authority, within which diving is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:12]
33 DOCK EEC_MARREGNTY_DOCK Dock. NR  
34 DRAGGING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_DRAGGING_PRHBT A region in which the dragging of anything along the <WATER_BODY_FLOOR>, e.g., <WATER_BODY_FLOOR> trawling, is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:24]
35 DREDGED_CHANNEL EEC_MARREGNTY_DREDGED_CHANNEL Dredged channel or dredged. NR  
36 DREDGING EEC_MARREGNTY_DREDGING A region where dredging is taking place. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:21]
37 DREDGING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_DREDGING_PRHBT A region within which dredging is not permitted. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:9]
38 DREDGING_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_DREDGING_RSTRCT A region designated by appropriate authority, within which dredging is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:10]
39 DRILL_MINEFIELD EEC_MARREGNTY_DRILL_MINEFIELD Drill minefield. NR  
40 DRILLING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_DRILLING_PRHBT A region within which excavating a hole on the sea-<WATER_BODY_FLOOR> with a drill is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:20]
41 DRILLING_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_DRILLING_RSTRCT A region designated by an appropriate authority, within which excavating a hole on the sea-<WATER_BODY_FLOOR> with a drill is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:21]
42 ECOLOGICAL_RESERVE EEC_MARREGNTY_ECOLOGICAL_RESERVE A tract of land managed so as to preserve the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their surroundings. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:23]
43 ENTRY_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_ENTRY_PRHBT A region within which navigation and/or anchoring is not permitted. PR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:7]
44 ENTRY_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_ENTRY_RSTRCT A region designated by appropriate authority, within which navigation is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:8]
45 EVAPORITES EEC_MARREGNTY_EVAPORITES Evaporites. NR  
46 EXCLUSIVE_ECONOMIC_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_EXCLUSIVE_ECONOMIC_ZONE Exclusive economic zone. NR  
47 EXERCISE_AREA_LIMIT EEC_MARREGNTY_EXERCISE_AREA_LIMIT Exercise area limit. NR  
48 EXPLORE_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_EXPLORE_PRHBT A region within which industrial or mineral exploration and development are prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:18]
49 EXPLORE_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_EXPLORE_RSTRCT A region designated by an appropriate authority, within which industrial or mineral exploration and development is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. PR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:19]
50 EXPLOSIVE_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_EXPLOSIVE_ANCHORAGE A region set apart for anchored ships discharging or receiving explosives. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:4]
51 EXPLOSIVE_DUMPING_GROUND EEC_MARREGNTY_EXPLOSIVE_DUMPING_GROUND An ocean region where explosives are dumped. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATDPG:4]
52 FAIRWAY EEC_MARREGNTY_FAIRWAY Fairway. NR  
53 FIRING_DANGER EEC_MARREGNTY_FIRING_DANGER A region within which bombing and missile exercises are carried out and constitute a firing danger. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATMPA:4]
54 FISH_SANCTUARY EEC_MARREGNTY_FISH_SANCTUARY A region where fish are protected. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:22]
55 FISH_TRAP EEC_MARREGNTY_FISH_TRAP Fish trap. NR  
56 FISHERY_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_FISHERY_ZONE Fishery zone. NR  
57 FISHING_GROUND EEC_MARREGNTY_FISHING_GROUND Fishing ground. NR  
58 FISHING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_FISHING_PRHBT A region within which fishing is not permitted. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:3]
59 FISHING_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_FISHING_RSTRCT A region designated by appropriate authority, within which fishing is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:4]
60 FORACS_V_LIMITS EEC_MARREGNTY_FORACS_V_LIMITS Foracs V limits. NR  
61 FORMER_MINE_DANGER EEC_MARREGNTY_FORMER_MINE_DANGER Former mine danger. NR  
62 FOXTROT EEC_MARREGNTY_FOXTROT Foxtrot. NR  
63 FREE_PORT EEC_MARREGNTY_FREE_PORT Free port. NR  
64 GAME_PRESERVE EEC_MARREGNTY_GAME_PRESERVE A place where wild animals or birds hunted for sport or food are kept undisturbed for private use. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:6]
65 GAS_FIELD EEC_MARREGNTY_GAS_FIELD Gas field. NR  
66 HARBOUR EEC_MARREGNTY_HARBOUR A natural or artificial improved body of water providing protection for vessels and anchorage/docking <FACILITY>s. NR  
67 HAZMAT_DUMPING_GROUND EEC_MARREGNTY_HAZMAT_DUMPING_GROUND Dumping ground for hazardous materials. NR  
68 HISTORIC_WRECK EEC_MARREGNTY_HISTORIC_WRECK A region around certain wrecks of historical importance to protect the wrecks from unauthorized interference by diving, salvage or deposition (including anchoring). IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:10]
69 HISTORIC_WRECK_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_HISTORIC_WRECK_RSTRCT Historic wreck, restricted. NR  
70 INCINERATION EEC_MARREGNTY_INCINERATION Incineration. NR  
71 INSHORE_TRAFFIC_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_INSHORE_TRAFFIC_ZONE Inshore traffic zone. NR  
72 INTAKE EEC_MARREGNTY_INTAKE Intake. NR  
73 INWATER_TRACKING_RANGE EEC_MARREGNTY_INWATER_TRACKING_RANGE Inwater tracking range. NR  
74 LANDING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_LANDING_PRHBT A region in which landing is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:26]
75 LATERITE EEC_MARREGNTY_LATERITE A reddish <SOIL> residue produced by weathering under temperate to tropical conditions and composed primarily of hydrated iron or aluminum oxides. IR [APDS]
76 LCAC EEC_MARREGNTY_LCAC Landing craft air cushion. NR  
77 MAJOR_NAVY_OPERATING EEC_MARREGNTY_MAJOR_NAVY_OPERATING Major navy operating. NR  
78 MARINE_FARM EEC_MARREGNTY_MARINE_FARM Marine farm. NR  
79 MARINE_SANCTUARY EEC_MARREGNTY_MARINE_SANCTUARY Marine sanctuary. NR  
80 MILITARY EEC_MARREGNTY_MILITARY A region controlled by the military in which restrictions may apply. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:9]
81 MILITARY_PRACTICE EEC_MARREGNTY_MILITARY_PRACTICE Military practice. IR [S32, 1722]
82 MINE_DANGER EEC_MARREGNTY_MINE_DANGER Mine danger. NR  
83 MINE_LAYING_PRACTICE EEC_MARREGNTY_MINE_LAYING_PRACTICE A region within which mine laying exercises are carried out. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATMPA:5]
84 MINEFIELD EEC_MARREGNTY_MINEFIELD A region laid and maintained with explosive mines for defence or practice purposes. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:14]
85 MINESWEPT_CHANNEL EEC_MARREGNTY_MINESWEPT_CHANNEL Mineswept channel. NR  
86 MINOR_NAVY_OPERATING EEC_MARREGNTY_MINOR_NAVY_OPERATING Minor navy operating. NR  
87 MISSILE_TEST EEC_MARREGNTY_MISSILE_TEST Missile test. NR  
88 NAMED_OPERATING EEC_MARREGNTY_NAMED_OPERATING Named operating. NR  
89 NATURE_PRESERVE EEC_MARREGNTY_NATURE_PRESERVE A <REGION> managed to preserve its character, e.g., flora, fauna, or physical features. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:4]
90 NAVAL_DEFENSE_SEA EEC_MARREGNTY_NAVAL_DEFENSE_SEA Naval defense sea. NR  
91 NAVAL_OPERATIONS EEC_MARREGNTY_NAVAL_OPERATIONS Naval operations. NR  
92 NAVIGATIONAL_AID EEC_MARREGNTY_NAVIGATIONAL_AID A region around a navigational aid which vessels are prohibited from entering; a safety zone. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:12]
93 NO_WAKE EEC_MARREGNTY_NO_WAKE A region in which a vessels" speed must be reduced in order to reduce the size of the wake it produces. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:24]
94 NUCLEAR_DUMPING_GROUND EEC_MARREGNTY_NUCLEAR_DUMPING_GROUND A region where nuclear waste is dumped. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATDPG:3]
95 OFFSHORE_PRODUCTION EEC_MARREGNTY_OFFSHORE_PRODUCTION Offshore production. NR  
96 OIL_FIELD EEC_MARREGNTY_OIL_FIELD Oil field. NR  
97 OUTFALL EEC_MARREGNTY_OUTFALL Outfall. NR  
98 PILOT_BOARDING EEC_MARREGNTY_PILOT_BOARDING Pilot boarding. NR  
99 PIPELINE EEC_MARREGNTY_PIPELINE Pipeline. NR  
100 PRACTICE_IN_GENERAL EEC_MARREGNTY_PRACTICE_IN_GENERAL General-purpose practice region. NR  
101 PRECAUTIONARY EEC_MARREGNTY_PRECAUTIONARY Precautionary. NR  
102 PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_PRHBT Prohibited shipping region or entry prohibited. NR  
103 PROTECTED EEC_MARREGNTY_PROTECTED Protected, e.g., for a fish haven. NR  
104 QUARANTINE_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_QUARANTINE_ANCHORAGE A region where a vessel anchors when satisfying quarantine regulations. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:5]
105 RECLAMATION EEC_MARREGNTY_RECLAMATION Reclamation. NR  
106 RED_ROCKS EEC_MARREGNTY_RED_ROCKS Red rocks. NR  
107 RESEARCH EEC_MARREGNTY_RESEARCH A region where marine research takes place. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:20]
108 RESERVED_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_RESERVED_ANCHORAGE Reserved anchorage. NR  
109 ROUNDABOUT_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_ROUNDABOUT_ZONE Roundabout zone. NR  
110 SAFETY_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_SAFETY_ZONE The region around an offshore installation within which vessels are prohibited from entering without permission; special regulations protect installations within a safety zone and vessels of all nationalities are required to respect the zone. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:1]
111 RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_RSTRCT Restricted. NR  
112 SEA_TEST_RANGE EEC_MARREGNTY_SEA_TEST_RANGE Sea test range. NR  
113 SEAL_SANCTUARY EEC_MARREGNTY_SEAL_SANCTUARY A place where seals are protected. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:7]
114 SEAPLANE EEC_MARREGNTY_SEAPLANE Seaplane. NR  
115 SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE A region in which seaplanes anchor or may anchor. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:6]
116 SEPARATION_ZONE EEC_MARREGNTY_SEPARATION_ZONE Separation zone. NR  
117 SEWER EEC_MARREGNTY_SEWER Sewer. NR  
118 SMALL_CRAFT_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_SMALL_CRAFT_ANCHORAGE A region in which yachts and small boats anchor or may anchor. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:7]
119 SMALL_CRAFT_MOORING EEC_MARREGNTY_SMALL_CRAFT_MOORING A region in which yachts and small boats moor. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:8]
120 SPEED_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_SPEED_RSTRCT A region within which speed is restricted. PR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:27]
121 SPOIL_GROUND EEC_MARREGNTY_SPOIL_GROUND A region where dredged material is deposited; also called a dumping ground. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATDPG:5]
122 SRF_FREE_LANE EEC_MARREGNTY_SRF_FREE_LANE Surface free lane. NR  
123 SUB_CABLE EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_CABLE Submarine cable. NR  
124 SUB_DANGER EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_DANGER Submarine danger. NR  
125 SUB_EXERCISE EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_EXERCISE A region within which submarine exercises are carried out. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATMPA:3]
126 SUB_GUNNERY_EXERCISE EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_GUNNERY_EXERCISE Submarine and gunnery exercise region. NR  
127 SUB_OPERATING EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_OPERATING Submarine operating. NR  
128 SUB_SRF_TRANSIT_LANE EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_SRF_TRANSIT_LANE Submarine surface transit lane. NR  
129 SUB_WARNING EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_WARNING Submarine warning. NR  
130 SUB_SUBMERGED_TRANSIT_LANE EEC_MARREGNTY_SUB_SUBMERGED_TRANSIT_LANE Submarine submerged transit lane. NR  
131 SWEPT_BY_WIRE_DRAG EEC_MARREGNTY_SWEPT_BY_WIRE_DRAG Swept by wire drag. NR  
132 SRF_OPERATING_MAJOR EEC_MARREGNTY_SRF_OPERATING_MAJOR Surface operating region, major. NR  
133 SRF_OPERATING_MINOR EEC_MARREGNTY_SRF_OPERATING_MINOR Surface operating region, minor. NR  
134 SRF_VESSEL_SAFETY_LANE EEC_MARREGNTY_SRF_VESSEL_SAFETY_LANE Surface <VESSEL> safety lane. NR  
135 STOPPING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_STOPPING_PRHBT A region in which a vessel is prohibited from stopping. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:25]
136 SWIMMING EEC_MARREGNTY_SWIMMING A region in which people may swim and therefore vessel movement may be restricted. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:18]
137 SWINGING EEC_MARREGNTY_SWINGING A region where <VESSEL>s turn. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:25]
138 TANKER_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_TANKER_ANCHORAGE A region in which tankers anchor or may anchor. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:3]
139 TERRITORIAL_SEA EEC_MARREGNTY_TERRITORIAL_SEA Territorial sea. NR  
140 TIME_LIMITED_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_TIME_LIMITED_ANCHORAGE A region in which vessels may anchor for a period not to exceed a specific limit. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:10]
141 TO_BE_AVOIDED EEC_MARREGNTY_TO_BE_AVOIDED An IMO designated region to be avoided, defined as a routing measure. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:14]
142 TORPEDO_PRACTICE EEC_MARREGNTY_TORPEDO_PRACTICE A region within which exercises are carried out with torpedoes. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATMPA:2]
143 TRAWLING_PRHBT EEC_MARREGNTY_TRAWLING_PRHBT A region within which trawling is not permitted. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:5]
144 TRAWLING_RSTRCT EEC_MARREGNTY_TRAWLING_RSTRCT A region designated by appropriate authority, within which trawling is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, RESTRN:6]
145 TSS_CROSSING EEC_MARREGNTY_TSS_CROSSING TSS crossing. NR  
146 UNEXPLODED_ORDINANCE EEC_MARREGNTY_UNEXPLODED_ORDINANCE Unexploded ordinance. NR  
147 UNRESTRICTED_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARREGNTY_UNRESTRICTED_ANCHORAGE A region in which vessels anchor or may anchor. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATACH:1]
148 UNSURVEYED EEC_MARREGNTY_UNSURVEYED Has not been surveyed. IR [APDS]
149 UQC_OR_WQC_TEST EEC_MARREGNTY_UQC_OR_WQC_TEST UQC or WQC test. NR  
150 VESSEL_DUMPING_GROUND EEC_MARREGNTY_VESSEL_DUMPING_GROUND A region where disused <VESSEL>s are scuttled. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATDPG:6]
151 WAITING EEC_MARREGNTY_WAITING A region reserved for <VESSEL>s waiting to enter a <HARBOUR>. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:19]
152 WATER_SKIING EEC_MARREGNTY_WATER_SKIING A region within which people may water ski and therefore vessel movement may be restricted. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:26]
153 WORKS_IN_PROGRESS EEC_MARREGNTY_WORKS_IN_PROGRESS Works in progress. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP, USAGE_REGION

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_ROUTE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_ROUTE_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 561

Definition:
The type of a <MARINE_ROUTE>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 CENTRELINE EEC_MARRTETY_CENTRELINE Centreline. NR  
2 DEEP_WATER EEC_MARRTETY_DEEP_WATER Deep water. NR  
3 DEEP_WATER_CENTRELINE EEC_MARRTETY_DEEP_WATER_CENTRELINE Deep water centreline. NR  
4 DEEP_WATER_PART EEC_MARRTETY_DEEP_WATER_PART Deep water part. NR  
5 LIMITED_ACCESS EEC_MARRTETY_LIMITED_ACCESS Limited access. NR  
6 MEASURED_DISTANCE_LINE EEC_MARRTETY_MEASURED_DISTANCE_LINE Measured distance line. NR  
7 PRIMARY EEC_MARRTETY_PRIMARY Primary. NR  
8 Q EEC_MARRTETY_Q Q. NR  
9 RADAR_GUIDED_TRACK EEC_MARRTETY_RADAR_GUIDED_TRACK Radar guided track. NR  
10 RECOMMENDED EEC_MARRTETY_RECOMMENDED Recommended. NR  
11 SAFETY_FAIRWAY_OR_CHANNEL EEC_MARRTETY_SAFETY_FAIRWAY_OR_CHANNEL Safety fairway or channel. NR  
12 SECONDARY EEC_MARRTETY_SECONDARY Secondary. NR  
13 TRACK EEC_MARRTETY_TRACK Recommended track. NR  
14 TRACK_DEEP_DRAFT EEC_MARRTETY_TRACK_DEEP_DRAFT Recommended track for deep draft vessels. NR  
15 TRACK_NOT_DEEP_DRAFT EEC_MARRTETY_TRACK_NOT_DEEP_DRAFT Recommended track for other than deep draft vessels. NR  
16 TRAFFIC_DIRECTION EEC_MARRTETY_TRAFFIC_DIRECTION Recommended direction of traffic flow. NR  
17 TRAFFIC_LANE_PART EEC_MARRTETY_TRAFFIC_LANE_PART Recommended traffic lane part. NR  
18 TRANSIT EEC_MARRTETY_TRANSIT Transit. NR  
19 TSS_ROUNDABOUT_LANE EEC_MARRTETY_TSS_ROUNDABOUT_LANE TSS roundabout lane. NR  
20 TSS_TRACK EEC_MARRTETY_TSS_TRACK Recommended track TSS. NR  
21 TSS_TRAFFIC_LANE EEC_MARRTETY_TSS_TRAFFIC_LANE TSS traffic lane. NR  
22 TWO_WAY EEC_MARRTETY_TWO_WAY Two way. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_STATION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_STATION_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 562

Definition:
The type of <EQUIPMENT> or activity at a marine station.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 BARRAGE_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_BARRAGE_SIGNAL A signal station for the control of vessels wishing to pass through a flood control barrage. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:7]
2 BERTHING_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_BERTHING_SIGNAL A signal station for the control of vessels when berthing. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:4]
3 BOMIS EEC_MARSTATY_BOMIS BOMIS. NR  
4 BRIDGE_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_BRIDGE_SIGNAL A signal station for the control of vessels wishing to pass under a <BRIDGE>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:8]
5 CAMERA EEC_MARSTATY_CAMERA Camera. NR  
6 COAST_GUARD EEC_MARSTATY_COAST_GUARD A military or naval force employed in coast or responsible for the safety, order, operation of marine traffic in neighbouring waters. IR [MWCD]
7 DOCK_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_DOCK_SIGNAL A signal station for the control of vessels entering or leaving a dock. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:5]
8 DREDGING_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_DREDGING_SIGNAL A signal station indicating when dredging is in progress. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:9]
9 FIREBOAT EEC_MARSTATY_FIREBOAT Fireboat. NR  
10 FIRING_PRACTICE_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_FIRING_PRACTICE_SIGNAL Firing practice signal. NR  
11 FOG_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_FOG_SIGNAL Fog signal. NR  
12 FORACS_TRANSDUCER_77 EEC_MARSTATY_FORACS_TRANSDUCER_77 Device used for the calibration of submarine sonar. NR  
13 ICE_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_ICE_SIGNAL Ice signal. NR  
14 INT_PORT_TRAFFIC_SIGNALS EEC_MARSTATY_INT_PORT_TRAFFIC_SIGNALS A signal station displaying International Port Traffic signals. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:3]
15 LIFEBOAT EEC_MARSTATY_LIFEBOAT Lifeboat. NR  
16 LIFEBOAT_OR_RESCUE EEC_MARSTATY_LIFEBOAT_OR_RESCUE May be further delineated specifically as EE LIFEBOAT and EE RESCUE. NR  
17 LOCK_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_LOCK_SIGNAL A signal station for the control of vessels entering or leaving a lock. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:6]
18 MARINE_POLICE EEC_MARSTATY_MARINE_POLICE Marine police. NR  
19 NMH EEC_MARSTATY_NMH NMH. NR  
20 PILOT EEC_MARSTATY_PILOT Pilot. NR  
21 PILOT_LOOKOUT EEC_MARSTATY_PILOT_LOOKOUT Pilot lookout. NR  
22 PORT_CONTROL EEC_MARSTATY_PORT_CONTROL A signal station for the control of vessels within a port. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:1]
23 PORT_ENTER_DEPART_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_PORT_ENTER_DEPART_SIGNAL A signal station for the control of vessels entering or leaving a port. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:2]
24 RADAR_SURVEILLANCE EEC_MARSTATY_RADAR_SURVEILLANCE Radar surveillance. NR  
25 RADAR_TARGET EEC_MARSTATY_RADAR_TARGET Radar target. NR  
26 RESCUE EEC_MARSTATY_RESCUE Rescue. NR  
27 SEMAPHORE EEC_MARSTATY_SEMAPHORE Semaphore. NR  
28 SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_SIGNAL Signal. NR  
29 SIGNAL_MAST EEC_MARSTATY_SIGNAL_MAST Signal mast. NR  
30 SIGNAL_TRAFFIC EEC_MARSTATY_SIGNAL_TRAFFIC Signal traffic. NR  
31 SONAR_TARGET EEC_MARSTATY_SONAR_TARGET Sonar target. NR  
32 STA EEC_MARSTATY_STA STA. NR  
33 STORM_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_STORM_SIGNAL Storm signal. NR  
34 STREAM_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_STREAM_SIGNAL Stream signal. NR  
35 THEODOLITE EEC_MARSTATY_THEODOLITE Theodolite. NR  
36 TIDAL_CURRENT_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_TIDAL_CURRENT_SIGNAL Tidal current signal. NR  
37 TIDE_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_TIDE_SIGNAL Tide signal. NR  
38 TIME_BALL EEC_MARSTATY_TIME_BALL Time ball. NR  
39 TIME_SIGNAL_LIGHT EEC_MARSTATY_TIME_SIGNAL_LIGHT Time signal light. NR  
40 TRAFFIC_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_TRAFFIC_SIGNAL Visual signal lights placed in a waterway to indicate to shipping the movements authorized at the time at which they are shown. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIT:10]
41 TRANSIT_HUT EEC_MARSTATY_TRANSIT_HUT Transit hut. NR  
42 UEWS EEC_MARSTATY_UEWS Underwater emergency warning system. NR  
43 UNMANNED_OCEAN EEC_MARSTATY_UNMANNED_OCEAN Unmanned oceanographic. NR  
44 UQC_WQC EEC_MARSTATY_UQC_WQC UQC or WQC. NR  
45 WARNING EEC_MARSTATY_WARNING Warning. NR  
46 WEATHER_SIGNAL EEC_MARSTATY_WEATHER_SIGNAL Weather signal. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_SURVEY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_SURVEY_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 563

Definition:
The type of a marine survey.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 CONTROLLED EEC_MARSURVTY_CONTROLLED A thorough, controlled survey usually conducted with reference to guidelines. PR [S57A, Attribute, SURTYP:2]
2 EXAMINATION EEC_MARSURVTY_EXAMINATION A survey principally aimed at the investigation of underwater obstructions and dangers. PR [S57A, Attribute, SURTYP:4]
3 NOT_PERFORMED EEC_MARSURVTY_NOT_PERFORMED A survey has not been performed. PR [S57A, Attribute, SURTYP:3]
4 PASSAGE EEC_MARSURVTY_PASSAGE A survey where soundings are acquired by vessels on passage. PR [S57A, Attribute, SURTYP:5]
5 REMOTE EEC_MARSURVTY_REMOTE A survey where features have been positioned and delimited using remote sensing techniques. PR [S57A, Attribute, SURTYP:6]
6 SKETCH EEC_MARSURVTY_SKETCH A survey made to a lower degree of accuracy and detail than the chosen scale would normally indicate; a sketch. PR [S57A, Attribute, SURTYP:1]

EDCS Group Labels: SURVEY

Reference Type: PR

References: [S57A, Attribute: SURTYP]


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_TONNAGE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_TONNAGE

EDCS Attribute Code: 564

Definition:
The tonnage of a <MARINE_WRECK>, a hulk, or other <VESSEL>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MASS

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_TRACK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_TRACK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 565

Definition:
The type of restrictions, direction and other characteristics of marine tracks.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 BASED_ON_FIXED_MARKS EEC_MARTRKTY_BASED_ON_FIXED_MARKS A straight route (known as a recommended track, range or leading line), which comprises at least two <STRUCTURE>s (usually beacons or daymarks) and/or natural features, which may carry lights and/or top-marks. The <STRUCTURE>s/features are positioned so that when observed to be in line, a vessel can follow a known bearing with safety. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATTRK:1]
2 MANDATORY_DIRECTION EEC_MARTRKTY_MANDATORY_DIRECTION Mandatory direction. NR  
3 MAXIMUM_AUTHORIZED_DRAFT EEC_MARTRKTY_MAXIMUM_AUTHORIZED_DRAFT Maximum authorized draft. NR  
4 NOT_BASED_ON_FIXED_MARKS EEC_MARTRKTY_NOT_BASED_ON_FIXED_MARKS A route (known as a recommended track or preferred route), which is not based on a series of <STRUCTURE>s or features in line. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATTRK:2]
5 RECOMMENDED_DIRECTION EEC_MARTRKTY_RECOMMENDED_DIRECTION Recommended direction. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_TRAFFIC_SIGNAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_TRAFFIC_SIGNAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 566

Definition:
The type of a marine traffic signal.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 BERTHING EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_BERTHING Berthing. NR  
2 BRIDGE_PASSAGE EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_BRIDGE_PASSAGE Bridge passage. NR  
3 DOCK EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_DOCK Dock. NR  
4 DREDGING EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_DREDGING Dredging. NR  
5 FLOOD_BARRAGE EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_FLOOD_BARRAGE Flood barrage. NR  
6 INTERNATIONAL_PORT_TRAFFIC EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_INTERNATIONAL_PORT_TRAFFIC International port traffic. NR  
7 LOCK EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_LOCK Lock. NR  
8 PORT_CONTROL EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_PORT_CONTROL Port control. NR  
9 PORT_ENTER_DEPART EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_PORT_ENTER_DEPART A signal for the control of vessels entering or leaving a port. NR  
10 TRAFFIC_CONTROL_LIGHT EEC_MATRAFSIGTY_TRAFFIC_CONTROL_LIGHT Traffic control light. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_ARTEFACT

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_TSS_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_TSS_COMPONENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 567

Definition:
The type of <COMPONENT> of a marine <TRAFFIC_SEPARATION_SCHEME>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 ARROW EEC_MARTSSCMPT_ARROW Arrow. NR  
2 INBOUND_AREA EEC_MARTSSCMPT_INBOUND_AREA Inbound area. NR  
3 OUTBOUND_AREA EEC_MARTSSCMPT_OUTBOUND_AREA Outbound area. NR  
4 OUTER_BOUNDARY EEC_MARTSSCMPT_OUTER_BOUNDARY Outer boundary. NR  
5 SEP_ZONE_AREA EEC_MARTSSCMPT_SEP_ZONE_AREA Separation zone area. NR  
6 SEP_ZONE_LINE EEC_MARTSSCMPT_SEP_ZONE_LINE Separation zone line. NR  
7 SEP_ZONE_POINT EEC_MARTSSCMPT_SEP_ZONE_POINT Separation zone point. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_WARNING_SIGNAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_WARNING_SIGNAL_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 568

Definition:
The type of a marine warning signal station.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 CABLE EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_CABLE A signal or message warning of the presence of a cable. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:3]
2 DANGER EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_DANGER A signal or message warning of the presence of a danger to navigation. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:1]
3 DISTRESS EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_DISTRESS A station that may receive or transmit distress signals. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:5]
4 DIVING EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_DIVING A signal or message warning of diving activity. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:14]
5 ICE EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_ICE A signal or message conveying information about ice conditions. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:8]
6 MARINE_OBSTRUCTION EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_MARINE_OBSTRUCTION A signal or message warning of the presence of a marine obstruction. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:2]
7 MILITARY_PRACTICE EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_MILITARY_PRACTICE A signal or message warning of military practice activity. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:4]
8 STORM EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_STORM A signal or message conveying information about storm conditions. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:7]
9 TIDAL_STREAM EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_TIDAL_STREAM A signal or message conveying information on condition of tidal currents. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:11]
10 TIDE EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_TIDE A signal or message conveying information on tidal conditions. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:10]
11 TIDE_GAUGE EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_TIDE_GAUGE A device for measuring the height of tide. A graduated staff in a sheltered location where visual observations can be made; or it may consist of an elaborate recording instrument making a continuous graphic record of tide height against time. Such an instrument is usually actuated by a float in a pipe communicating with the sea through a small hole, which filters out shorter waves. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:12]
12 TIDE_SCALE EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_TIDE_SCALE A visual scale, which directly shows the height of the water above chart datum or a local datum. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:13]
13 TIME EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_TIME An accurate signal marking a specified time or time interval. It is used primarily for determining errors of timepieces. Such signals are usually sent from an observatory by radio or telegraph, but visual signals are used at some ports. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:9]
14 WATER_LEVEL_GAUGE EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_WATER_LEVEL_GAUGE A device for measuring and conveying information about the water level (non-tidal). IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:15]
15 WEATHER EEC_MARWARNSIGTY_WEATHER A visual signal displayed to indicate a weather forecast. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSIW:6]

EDCS Group Labels: HARBOUR_AND_PORT

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_WRECK_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_WRECK_STATUS

EDCS Attribute Code: 569

Definition:
The status of a <MARINE_WRECK>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 DANGEROUS EEC_MARWRCKSTAT_DANGEROUS A wreck which is considered to be dangerous to <SURFACE> navigation. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATWRK:2]
2 NON_DANGEROUS EEC_MARWRCKSTAT_NON_DANGEROUS A wreck which is not considered to be dangerous to <SURFACE> navigation. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATWRK:1]
3 REMAINS EEC_MARWRCKSTAT_REMAINS A wreck whose remains are distributed over a region; foul ground. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATWRK:3]
4 SHOWING_HULL EEC_MARWRCKSTAT_SHOWING_HULL A wreck of which any portion of the hull or superstructure is visible at the sounding datum indicated. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATWRK:5]
5 SHOWING_MAST EEC_MARWRCKSTAT_SHOWING_MAST A wreck of which only the mast(s) is visible at the sounding datum indicated. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATWRK:4]

EDCS Group Labels: BATHYMETRY, WATER_BODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINE_WRECK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINE_WRECK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 570

Definition:
The type of a <MARINE_WRECK>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 AIRCRAFT EEC_MARWRCKTY_AIRCRAFT A <VEHICLE> that travels within an atmosphere; an aircraft. NR  
2 AIRCRAFT_CARRIER EEC_MARWRCKTY_AIRCRAFT_CARRIER Aircraft carrier. NR  
3 ANOMALIES EEC_MARWRCKTY_ANOMALIES Anomalies. NR  
4 AUXILIARY EEC_MARWRCKTY_AUXILIARY Auxiliary. NR  
5 BARGE EEC_MARWRCKTY_BARGE Barge. NR  
6 BATTLESHIP EEC_MARWRCKTY_BATTLESHIP Battleship. NR  
7 BULK_CARRIER EEC_MARWRCKTY_BULK_CARRIER Bulk carrier. NR  
8 BUOY EEC_MARWRCKTY_BUOY Buoy. NR  
9 CAISSON EEC_MARWRCKTY_CAISSON Caisson. NR  
10 CARGO EEC_MARWRCKTY_CARGO Cargo. NR  
11 COASTER EEC_MARWRCKTY_COASTER Coaster. NR  
12 CRUISER EEC_MARWRCKTY_CRUISER Cruiser. NR  
13 DESTROYER_OR_CORVETTE EEC_MARWRCKTY_DESTROYER_OR_CORVETTE Destroyer, destroyer escort or corvette. NR  
14 DREDGE EEC_MARWRCKTY_DREDGE Dredge. NR  
15 DRILL_VESSEL_OR_RIG EEC_MARWRCKTY_DRILL_VESSEL_OR_RIG Drill <VESSEL> or drill <RIG>. NR  
16 EXPLOSIVES EEC_MARWRCKTY_EXPLOSIVES Explosives. NR  
17 FERRY EEC_MARWRCKTY_FERRY Ferry. NR  
18 FISHING_REEF EEC_MARWRCKTY_FISHING_REEF Fishing reef. NR  
19 FISHING_VESSEL EEC_MARWRCKTY_FISHING_VESSEL Fishing vessel. NR  
20 FRIGATE EEC_MARWRCKTY_FRIGATE Frigate. NR  
21 GAS_CARRIER EEC_MARWRCKTY_GAS_CARRIER Gas carrier (natural petroleum). NR  
22 GUNBOAT EEC_MARWRCKTY_GUNBOAT Gunboat. NR  
23 HOSPITAL_SHIP EEC_MARWRCKTY_HOSPITAL_SHIP Hospital <VESSEL>. NR  
24 HYDRO_SURVEY_OR_HYDROFOIL EEC_MARWRCKTY_HYDRO_SURVEY_OR_HYDROFOIL Hydrographic survey, air cushion, or hydrofoil. NR  
25 JUNK EEC_MARWRCKTY_JUNK Junk. NR  
26 LANDING_CRAFT_INFANTRY EEC_MARWRCKTY_LANDING_CRAFT_INFANTRY Landing craft for infantry. NR  
27 LANDING_SHIP_INFANTRY EEC_MARWRCKTY_LANDING_SHIP_INFANTRY Landing ship infantry. NR  
28 LANDING_SHIP_TANK EEC_MARWRCKTY_LANDING_SHIP_TANK Landing ship tank. NR  
29 LASH_VESSEL EEC_MARWRCKTY_LASH_VESSEL Lash vessel. NR  
30 LIGHTSHIP EEC_MARWRCKTY_LIGHTSHIP Lightship. NR  
31 MINESWEEPER_OR_MINELAYER EEC_MARWRCKTY_MINESWEEPER_OR_MINELAYER Minesweeper or minelayer. NR  
32 NET_TENDER EEC_MARWRCKTY_NET_TENDER Net tender. NR  
33 OBSTRUCTION EEC_MARWRCKTY_OBSTRUCTION Obstruction. NR  
34 PASSENGER_CARGO EEC_MARWRCKTY_PASSENGER_CARGO Passenger cargo. NR  
35 PATROL_BOAT EEC_MARWRCKTY_PATROL_BOAT Patrol boat. NR  
36 PINNACLE_ROCK EEC_MARWRCKTY_PINNACLE_ROCK Pinnacle rock. NR  
37 ROLLON_ROLLOFF_CONTAINER_VESSEL EEC_MARWRCKTY_ROLLON_ROLLOFF_CONTAINER_VESSEL Roll-on, roll-off container <VESSEL>. NR  
38 SAILING_VESSEL EEC_MARWRCKTY_SAILING_VESSEL A <SAILING_VESSEL>. n/a  
39 SEA_BEE_LASH_BARGE EEC_MARWRCKTY_SEA_BEE_LASH_BARGE Sea Bee lash barge. NR  
40 SUBCHASER EEC_MARWRCKTY_SUBCHASER Subchaser. NR  
41 SUBMARINE EEC_MARWRCKTY_SUBMARINE Submarine. NR  
42 SUBMARINE_FLOAT EEC_MARWRCKTY_SUBMARINE_FLOAT Submarine float. NR  
43 SURVEY_VESSEL EEC_MARWRCKTY_SURVEY_VESSEL Survey vessel. NR  
44 TANKER EEC_MARWRCKTY_TANKER Tanker. NR  
45 TARGET EEC_MARWRCKTY_TARGET Target. NR  
46 TENDER_SUB_PLANE_RIG EEC_MARWRCKTY_TENDER_SUB_PLANE_RIG Tender, submarine, airplane, or oilrig. NR  
47 TORPEDO_BOAT EEC_MARWRCKTY_TORPEDO_BOAT Torpedo boat. NR  
48 TRANSPORT EEC_MARWRCKTY_TRANSPORT Transport. NR  
49 TRAWLER EEC_MARWRCKTY_TRAWLER Trawler. NR  
50 TUG EEC_MARWRCKTY_TUG Tug. NR  
51 VERY_LARGE_CONTAINER EEC_MARWRCKTY_VERY_LARGE_CONTAINER Very large container. NR  
52 VESSEL_DEBRIS EEC_MARWRCKTY_VESSEL_DEBRIS Plates and miscellaneous metal from a <VESSEL>. NR  
53 WELL_HEAD EEC_MARWRCKTY_WELL_HEAD Well head. NR  
54 YACHT EEC_MARWRCKTY_YACHT Yacht. NR  

EDCS Group Labels: BATHYMETRY, WATER_BODY_FLOOR

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARINER_NOTICE_DATE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARINER_NOTICE_DATE

EDCS Attribute Code: 571

Definition:
The publication date of a Notice To Mariners; formatted as specified by <<DATE_FORMAT>> or by <<DATE_TIME_FORMAT>>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: CONSTRAINED_STRING

EDCS Group Labels: ABSTRACT_CONCEPT, TIME

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MARK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MARK_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 572

Definition:
The type of a <BEACON>, <BUOY>, or other marine <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>, evidenced using a mark, sign, or signal indicating the purpose of the <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 ANCHORAGE EEC_MARKTY_ANCHORAGE A mark indicating an <ANCHORAGE>. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:40]
2 ANCHORING_PROHIBITED EEC_MARKTY_ANCHORING_PROHIBITED A mark indicating that anchoring is prohibited. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:20]
3 ARTIFICIAL_REEF EEC_MARKTY_ARTIFICIAL_REEF A mark indicating the existence or the extent of an artificial reef. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:56]
4 BARGE EEC_MARKTY_BARGE A mark of relevance to barges. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:5]
5 BERTHING_PERMITTED EEC_MARKTY_BERTHING_PERMITTED A mark indicating that berthing is allowed. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:33]
6 BERTHING_PROHIBITED EEC_MARKTY_BERTHING_PROHIBITED A mark indicating that berthing is prohibited. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:21]
7 CABLE EEC_MARKTY_CABLE A mark used to indicate the position of submarine cables or the point at which they run on to the land. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:6]
8 CARDINAL EEC_MARKTY_CARDINAL A mark indicating a quadrant with respect to the point of interest; it should be passed to the indicated side of the mark; a cardinal mark. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM]
9 CAUTIONARY EEC_MARKTY_CAUTIONARY A mark indicating an area where mariners are to be warned of dangers such as firing ranges, racing courses, seaplane bases, under water structures or aquaculture, of areas where no safe through channel exists, and of traffic separations; a cautionary mark. NR  
10 CHANNEL_EDGE_GRADIENT EEC_MARKTY_CHANNEL_EDGE_GRADIENT A mark indicating the gradient of the slope of a dredge channel edge. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:35]
11 CHANNEL_SEPARATION EEC_MARKTY_CHANNEL_SEPARATION A mark indicating the point at which a channel divides separately into two channels. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:54]
12 CLEARING EEC_MARKTY_CLEARING A mark used to indicate a clearing line. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:41]
13 CONTROL EEC_MARKTY_CONTROL A mark indicating the location at which a restriction or requirement exists. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:42]
14 DAYBEACON EEC_MARKTY_DAYBEACON A fixed, unlighted aid to navigation, typically consisting of a colored, lettered sign atop a post. NR  
15 DAYMARK EEC_MARKTY_DAYMARK A visual marker having a distinctive colour and shape that serve to facilitate its recognition against a daylight viewing background. NR  
16 DEGAUSSING_RANGE EEC_MARKTY_DEGAUSSING_RANGE A mark used to indicate a degaussing range. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:4]
17 DIVING EEC_MARKTY_DIVING A mark indicating that diving may take place in the vicinity. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:43]
18 EAST_CARDINAL EEC_MARKTY_EAST_CARDINAL A mark indicating a quadrant bounded by the true bearing NE-SE taken from the point of interest; it should be passed to the east side of the mark; an east cardinal mark. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:2]
19 ENTRY_PROHIBITED EEC_MARKTY_ENTRY_PROHIBITED A mark indicating that entry is prohibited. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:50]
20 FERRY_CROSSING EEC_MARKTY_FERRY_CROSSING A mark indicating that a ferry route crosses the ship route; often used with a "sound ship's siren" mark. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:37]
21 FIRING_DANGER EEC_MARKTY_FIRING_DANGER A mark used to indicate a firing danger, usually at sea. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:1]
22 FOUL_GROUND EEC_MARKTY_FOUL_GROUND A mark indicating a foul ground. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:45]
23 GENERAL_WARNING EEC_MARKTY_GENERAL_WARNING A mark indicating that special caution must be exercised near the mark. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:27]
24 GPS EEC_MARKTY_GPS A mark indicating a location at which a GPS position has been accurately determined. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:48]
25 HELIPORT EEC_MARKTY_HELIPORT A mark indicating a site where helicopters may land. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:47]
26 ILLUMINATED EEC_MARKTY_ILLUMINATED A mark which is externally illuminated. NR  
27 INFORMATION EEC_MARKTY_INFORMATION A mark displaying, by means of words or symbols, information of interest to the mariner. NR  
28 INSTALLATION EEC_MARKTY_INSTALLATION A mark indicating a place for loading tankers with gas or oil; a installation mark. NR  
29 KEEPOUT EEC_MARKTY_KEEPOUT A mark indicating an area where boats are prohibited; a keepout mark. NR  
30 LATERAL EEC_MARKTY_LATERAL A mark indicating the boundary of a navigational channel or suggested route. NR  
31 LEADING EEC_MARKTY_LEADING A mark serving as an <AID_TO_NAVIGATION> which is so located as to indicate the path to be followed; leading marks identify a leading line when they are in transit. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:16]
32 MARINE_FARM EEC_MARKTY_MARINE_FARM A mark indicating the existence of a fish, mussel, oyster or pearl farm/culture. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:55]
33 MARKER_SHIP EEC_MARKTY_MARKER_SHIP A mark marking the position of a ship, which is used as a target during some military exercise. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:3]
34 MAXIMUM_VESSEL_DRAFT EEC_MARKTY_MAXIMUM_VESSEL_DRAFT A mark indicating the maximum draught of vessel permitted. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:30]
35 MEASURED_DISTANCE EEC_MARKTY_MEASURED_DISTANCE A mark forming part of a transit indicating one end of a measured distance. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:17]
36 MILITARY_PRACTICE EEC_MARKTY_MILITARY_PRACTICE A mark indicating an area within which naval, military or aerial exercises are carried out; an exercise or practice area. IR [S32, 1722]
37 MODIFIED_PORT_LATERAL EEC_MARKTY_MODIFIED_PORT_LATERAL A mark located at a point where a channel divides, when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating the preferred channel (or primary route); a modified port-hand lateral mark. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:3]
38 MODIFIED_STARBOARD_LATERAL EEC_MARKTY_MODIFIED_STARBOARD_LATERAL A mark located at a point where a channel divides, when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating the preferred channel (or primary route); a modified starboard-hand lateral mark. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:4]
39 MOORING EEC_MARKTY_MOORING A mark indicating a mooring or moorings. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:14]
40 NORTH_CARDINAL EEC_MARKTY_NORTH_CARDINAL A mark indicating a quadrant bounded by the true bearing NW-NE taken from the point of interest; it should be passed to the north side of the mark; a north cardinal mark. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:1]
41 NOTICE EEC_MARKTY_NOTICE A notice board or sign indicating information to the mariner. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:18]
42 ODAS EEC_MARKTY_ODAS A mark indicating an ODAS; a scientific, meteorological or oceanographic station. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:9]
43 OUTFALL EEC_MARKTY_OUTFALL A mark used to indicate the position of an outfall or the point at which it leaves the land. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:8]
44 OVERHEAD_POWER_CABLE EEC_MARKTY_OVERHEAD_POWER_CABLE A mark indicating an overhead power cable. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:34]
45 OVERTAKING_PROHIBITED EEC_MARKTY_OVERTAKING_PROHIBITED A mark indicating that overtaking is prohibited. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:22]
46 PIPELINE EEC_MARKTY_PIPELINE A mark used to indicate the position of submarine pipelines or the point at which they run on to the land. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:39]
47 PORT_HAND_LATERAL EEC_MARKTY_PORT_HAND_LATERAL A mark indicating the port boundary of a navigational channel or suggested route when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage". PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:1]
48 PRIVATE EEC_MARKTY_PRIVATE A privately maintained mark. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:13]
49 QUARANTINE EEC_MARKTY_QUARANTINE A mark indicating a mooring <VESSEL>s under quarantine. NR  
50 RADAR_TRANSPONDER EEC_MARKTY_RADAR_TRANSPONDER A mark indicating the presence of a radar transponder. NR  
51 RECORDING EEC_MARKTY_RECORDING A mark used to record data for scientific purposes. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:10]
52 RECREATION_ZONE EEC_MARKTY_RECREATION_ZONE A mark used to indicate a recreation zone. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:12]
53 REDUCED_WAKE EEC_MARKTY_REDUCED_WAKE A mark indicating that vessels must not generate excessive wake. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:24]
54 REFUGE EEC_MARKTY_REFUGE A mark indicating a place of safety. NR  
55 REFUGE_BEACON EEC_MARKTY_REFUGE_BEACON A mark indicating a place of safety. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:44]
56 RSTRCT_HORIZ_CLEARANCE EEC_MARKTY_RSTRCT_HORIZ_CLEARANCE A mark indicating the minimum horizontal space available for passage. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:31]
57 RSTRCT_VERT_CLEARANCE EEC_MARKTY_RSTRCT_VERT_CLEARANCE A mark indicating the minimum vertical space available for passage. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:29]
58 SAFE_WATER EEC_MARKTY_SAFE_WATER A mark indicating safe water surrounding the mark. NR  
59 SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE EEC_MARKTY_SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE A mark used to indicate a seaplane anchorage. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:11]
60 SEAPLANE_LANDING EEC_MARKTY_SEAPLANE_LANDING A mark indicating where seaplanes may land. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:49]
61 SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN EEC_MARKTY_SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN A mark indicating that a ship should sound its siren or horn. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:28]
62 SOUTH_CARDINAL EEC_MARKTY_SOUTH_CARDINAL A mark indicating a quadrant bounded by the true bearing SE-SW taken from the point of interest; it should be passed to the south side of the mark; a south cardinal mark. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:3]
63 SPECIAL_PURPOSE EEC_MARKTY_SPECIAL_PURPOSE A mark designed or used for a special purpose. NR  
64 SPEED_LIMIT EEC_MARKTY_SPEED_LIMIT A mark indicating that a speed limit applies. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:25]
65 SPOIL_GROUND EEC_MARKTY_SPOIL_GROUND A mark used to indicate the limit of a spoil ground. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:7]
66 STARBOARD_HAND_LATERAL EEC_MARKTY_STARBOARD_HAND_LATERAL A mark indicating the starboard boundary of a navigational channel or suggested route when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage". PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:2]
67 STOP EEC_MARKTY_STOP A mark indicating the place where the bow of a ship must stop when traffic lights show red. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:26]
68 STRONG_CURRENT EEC_MARKTY_STRONG_CURRENT A mark warning of strong currents. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:32]
69 SWIMMING EEC_MARKTY_SWIMMING A mark indicating an expanse of water in which people may swim and therefore <VESSEL> movement may be restricted. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA]
70 TARGET EEC_MARKTY_TARGET A mark indicating an object toward which something is directed, including the distinctive marking or instrumentation of a ground point to aid its identification on a photograph. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:2]
71 TELEPHONE EEC_MARKTY_TELEPHONE A mark indicating the presence of a telephone. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:36]
72 TSS EEC_MARKTY_TSS A mark indicating a traffic separation scheme. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:19]
73 TWO_WAY_PROHIBITED EEC_MARKTY_TWO_WAY_PROHIBITED A mark indicating a one-way route. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:23]
74 UNKNOWN_PURPOSE EEC_MARKTY_UNKNOWN_PURPOSE A mark whose detailed characteristics and purpose are unknown. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:52]
75 WELLHEAD EEC_MARKTY_WELLHEAD A mark indicating a borehole or wellhead that produces or is capable of producing oil or natural gas. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:53]
76 WEST_CARDINAL EEC_MARKTY_WEST_CARDINAL A mark indicating a quadrant bounded by the true bearing SW-NW taken from the point of interest; it should be passed to the west side of the mark; a west cardinal mark. IR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:4]
77 WORK_IN_PROGRESS EEC_MARKTY_WORK_IN_PROGRESS A mark indicating that work (generally construction) is in progress. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:51]
78 YACHTING EEC_MARKTY_YACHTING A mark installed for use by yachtsmen. PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:46]

EDCS Group Labels: HYDROGRAPHIC_TRNSP

Reference Type: PR

References: [S57A, Attribute: CATSPM]


EDCS Attribute Label: MASS_EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MASS_EXTINCTION_COEFFICIENT

EDCS Attribute Code: 573

Definition:
The ratio of the extinction coefficient to the density of the transmission medium; alternatively, the natural logarithm of transmissivity divided by length of propagation and again by density; the mass extinction coefficient.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: REAL

EDCS Unit Equivalence Class Label: MASS_ATTENUATION_COEFF

EDCS Group Labels: LIGHTING_AND_VISIBILITY, RATE_OR_RATIO

Reference Type: NR

References: none


EDCS Attribute Label: MAST_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Symbolic Constant: EAC_MAST_TYPE

EDCS Attribute Code: 574

Definition:
The type of a <MAST>.

EDCS Attribute Value Data Type: ENUMERATION

Code Label Symbolic constant Definition Reference type References
1 COMMUNICATIONS EEC_MASTTY_COMMUNICATIONS Relating to the transmission or receipt of messages via electronic signals, either by wire or wireless means. NR