Navigation book

The Nautic Way Maritime Bookstore is an approved Shom agent, and offers the complete catalogs of charts and works from the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy) and the Admiralty.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

The Nautic Way Maritime Bookstore is an approved Shom agent, and offers the complete catalogs of charts and works from the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy) and the Admiralty.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

The Nautic Way Maritime Bookstore is an approved Shom agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works from the SHOM (Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service) and the Admiralty.

Tide directory

The tide directory provides high and low tide predictions.

Tidal current atlas

The tidal current atlases visualize the current fields at each hour of tide, in mean spring and neap tide. Essential for the safety of all sailors, they will also be an effective aid for your regattas.

Shom's nautical charts and nautical works are suitable for navigation for yachtsmen and merchant marine professionals. With these documents, you will be able to navigate many miles with your pleasure boat, discover wonderful anchorages, go coastal or offshore sailing.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

The Nautic Way Maritime Bookstore is an approved Shom agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works from the SHOM (Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service) and the Admiralty.

Tide directory

The tide directory for the coasts of France, available one year in advance, provides predictions of high and low tides in 23 main ports and corrections for 257 attached ports.

There is also a directory for overseas territories, including the DOM-TOMs.

The tide directories no longer exist in the digital version.

Tidal current atlas

The tidal current atlases visualize the current fields at each hour of tide, in mean spring and neap tide. Essential for the safety of all sailors, they will also be an effective aid for your regattas.

Shom's nautical charts and nautical works are suitable for navigation for yachtsmen and merchant marine professionals. With these documents, you will be able to navigate many miles with your pleasure boat, discover wonderful anchorages, go coastal or offshore sailing.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

Guide to lights and fog signals

This series of books provides detailed information on all lighthouses, lighted floating marks (over 8m in height), fog signals and other lights of importance to navigation.

Each publication gives also the characteristics of lights and fog signals, as well as the equivalent light descriptions in foreign languages. Tables can be used to calculate geographical and luminous ranges of lights. Details for all lights shown include international number, location and/or name, geographic coordinates, characteristics and intensity, elevation in meters, range in sea miles and description of structure.

The Admiralty is a trade mark which depends on the UKHO (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office). This hydrographic service depends on the Royal Navy. It can be compared as the equivalent of our former French Ministry of the Navy or the equivalent missions are carried out by the SHOM (Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine).

Admiralty is the market leader, its portfolio of Maritime Data Solutions is present on more than 90% of ships worldwide and provides the widest official coverage of the busiest international sea routes and ports.

Dependent on sailors for over 200 years, the range includes over 15,750 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), 3,500 Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and over 200 print and digital publications.

The Admiralty's nautical charts and nautical works are suitable for navigation for yachtsmen and merchant marine professionals. With these documents, you will be able to navigate many miles with your pleasure boat, discover wonderful anchorages, go coastal or offshore sailing.

Some Admiralty digital documents can only be read with the reader of this hydrographic service. Here is the Installation and User Guide for this eReader.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

The Nautic Way Maritime Bookstore is an approved Shom agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works from the SHOM (Navy Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service) and the Admiralty.

As the needs of Shom's civil and military customers evolve and ENCs (electronic navigational charts) become more widespread, Shom has decided to rationalize its portfolio of charts in foreign waters by the end of the year. In coherence, the coverage of nautical works will also be rationalized.

Second half of 2021, as part of the rationalization of its portfolio of charts in foreign waters, in line with the coverage of nautical works, Shom has decided to reduce the coverage of the Books of Fires to that of nautical charts which thus pass from 4 volumes (LA, LB, LC, LD) to 2 volumes L1 (France Métropole) and L2 (Overseas and foreign areas). This provision comes into force on September 8, 2021.

Guide to Lights and Fog Signals

These books list the characteristics of navigational aids, light and sound. They also describe the lighthouses, beacons and buoys that support them and give their geographical position.

Shom's nautical charts and nautical books are suitable for navigation for yachtsmen and merchant marine professionals. With these documents, you will be able to navigate many miles with your pleasure boat, discover wonderful anchorages, go coastal or offshore sailing.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

Radio signal books

These works are used for localization (radionavigation), communication at sea (radiocommunication) and reception of information relating to navigation (navigational warnings) or meteorology (bulletins, advisories, weather charts , etc.). They give the characteristics of radio aids to navigation all over the world.

The Admiralty is a trade mark which depends on the UKHO (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office). This hydrographic service depends on the Royal Navy. It can be compared as the equivalent of our former French Ministry of the Navy or the equivalent missions are carried out by the SHOM (Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine).

Admiralty is the market leader, its portfolio of Maritime Data Solutions is present on more than 90% of ships worldwide and provides the widest official coverage of the busiest international sea routes and ports.

Dependent on sailors for over 200 years, the range includes over 15,750 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), 3,500 Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and over 200 print and digital publications.

The Admiralty's nautical charts and nautical works are suitable for navigation for yachtsmen and merchant marine professionals. With these documents, you will be able to navigate many miles with your pleasure boat, discover wonderful anchorages, go coastal or offshore sailing.

Some Admiralty digital documents can only be read with the reader of this hydrographic service. Here is the Installation and User Guide for this eReader.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

La Librairie Maritime Nautic Way is an approved Shom Agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works of the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy).

Radio signal structure

These structures are used for localization (radionavigation), communication at sea (radiocommunication) and reception of information relating to navigation (navigation warnings) or meteorology (bulletins, notices, weather maps, etc.).

They give the characteristics of radio aids to navigation all over the world.

As part of the November 2021 streamlining, it was decided to reduce the coverage of 6 of the 10 existing radio signal structures to that of nautical charts. This concerns works 921 and 922 (maritime radio stations), 931 and 932 (port radiocommunications), 961 and 962 (maritime safety information). After reduction of the coverage, the works 921 and 922 are merged into a single work the "92", the 930 (non-port reporting systems) retains its current coverage (Western Europe, Channel, Western Mediterranean and overseas) is merged with 931 and 932 into a single structure, "93", structures 961 and 962 are also merged into a single structure, "96". Book 91 (maritime radionavigation) retains worldwide coverage for the part devoted to satellite positioning systems and terrestrial infrastructure radionavigation systems, but the chapters describing beacons (Racon, Ramarks, AIS) are also reduced to map coverage area. Book 924 (GMDSS) retains worldwide coverage. Book 99, which is a compilation of other radiosignal books, is deleted.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

La Librairie Maritime Nautic Way is an approved Shom Agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works of the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy).

General books

These books bring together the information needed to practice navigation in complete safety.

Among the most important are:

• the Navigator's Guide, which deals with the three complementary aspects of navigation, namely information, practice of navigation and regulations;
• the 1D book which groups together the symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts;
• the book "Hydrography, nautical documents, their imperfections and their proper use".

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

La Librairie Maritime Nautic Way is an approved Shom Agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works of the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy).

General books

These books bring together the information needed to practice navigation in complete safety.

Among the most important are:

• the Navigator's Guide, which deals with the three complementary aspects of navigation, namely information, practice of navigation and regulations;
• the 1D book which groups together the symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts;
• the book "Hydrography, nautical documents, their imperfections and their proper use".

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

Nautical Guide

The Admiralty Nautical Guides are English nautical guides that are a benchmark in this sector. They are regularly updated. The greatest care has been taken in their preparation to guarantee the accuracy of the information given.

The Admiralty is a trade mark which depends on the UKHO (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office). This hydrographic service depends on the Royal Navy. It can be compared as the equivalent of our former French Ministry of the Navy or the equivalent missions are carried out by the SHOM (Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine).

Admiralty is the market leader, its portfolio of Maritime Data Solutions is present on more than 90% of ships worldwide and provides the widest official coverage of the busiest international sea routes and ports.

Dependent on sailors for over 200 years, the range includes over 15,750 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), 3,500 Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and over 200 print and digital publications.

The Admiralty's nautical charts and nautical works are suitable for navigation for yachtsmen and merchant marine professionals. With these documents, you will be able to navigate many miles with your pleasure boat, discover wonderful anchorages, go coastal or offshore sailing.

Some Admiralty digital documents can only be read with the reader of this hydrographic service. Here is the Installation and User Guide for this eReader.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

La Librairie Maritime Nautic Way is an approved Shom Agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works of the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy).

Nautical guide

Three in number, including two educational works:

- a book on the tide, answers questions about this intriguing phenomenon;
- a work on the GPS, exposes in a simple way the principle of this system;
- a scientific work, presents the theory of ocean tides and its applications.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

La Librairie Maritime Nautic Way is an approved Shom Agent, and offers the complete catalog of charts and works of the SHOM (Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy).

Shom Hydrography Manuals

Hydrography manuals are teaching manuals, mostly distributed internally at Shom. They are, however, available for sale.

Are your Shom charts and guides up to date?

More and more Shom works only exist in digital version. What about during a check?

Article 240-2.04 General provisions on armament and safety equipment " - VII. "Nautical information and documents may be collected in one or more books or electronic media that can be consulted at any time.

2009 Shom article on nautical and computer cartography.

All nautical charts, paper or digital, are edited to order and benefit from the latest updates. In accordance with the provisions of Article L221-28 of the Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised for the supply of goods likely to be obsolete quickly. These charts are neither taken back nor exchanged. Consequently, these orders are concluded definitively as soon as the order is placed by the Customer according to the methods specified in these GCS.

All nautical documentation only has value if it is up to date...

Do not hesitate to check the list of mandatory documents on board (as well as the equipment): Extract from Division 240 applicable from May 1, 2015

Is your Shom chart or guide up to date?

Shom has been publishing all the corrections to be made online since January 1, 1999. Please note that some corrections require you to download specific fonts available on the "Warning" page on the Shom site. These corrections are available on Notices to Mariners Group Online.

• corrections to nautical charts
• Corrections to Sailing Directions
• corrections to the light books
• corrections to radio signal works
• Corrections to other works

Clarification: the editions available only in digital version no longer have separate corrections. For one year the updates are made free of charge by the new download.

All nautical documentation only has value if it is up to date...

Do not hesitate to check the list of mandatory documents on board (as well as the equipment): Extract from Division 240 applicable from May 1, 2015.

Is your Admiralty map or guide up to date?

The Admiralty publishes any corrections to be made online. These corrections are available on the Admiralty Notice Mariner and for the use of English notices we recommend that you use this book.

• corrections to nautical charts
• Corrections to Sailing Directions
• corrections to the light books
• corrections to radio signal works
• Corrections to other works

There is no complete list of all Admiralty works and maps that give current edition dates. However, there is the complete list of charts which specifies the edition in force and the last correction published in Notices to Mariners (Notice to Navigators / GAN). This list is updated weekly.

There is a list for the state of the Sailing Directions collection.

For the Books of Fire there is nothing like it.

Finally, it may be useful to consult the Admiralty's electronic catalog.