Shom - 564-UJC - courant de marée : La Manche, de Dunkerque à Brest
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This tidal current atlas for the English Channel (Dunkirk to Brest) provides hourly data for mean spring and neap tides. Essential for navigation, fishing, and environmental studies.
shom-564UJC
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Data sheet
- Year
- 2026
- Author
- Shom
- Picto
- Chart or book in digital version
In French language - Book in version
- digital version
- Book type
- Tidal currents
Specific References
- UPC
- 400000062693
- EAN13
- 4000000180739
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Navigate the English Channel with confidence using this professional-grade tidal currents atlas
This digital navigation resource provides mariners with the most accurate and detailed tidal current information available for the English Channel, covering the critical stretch from Dunkirk to Brest. Developed specifically for commercial maritime operations, this atlas delivers hourly current vectors for both spring and neap tides, enabling precise voyage planning and execution in one of Europe's most challenging maritime environments.
Engineered for professional maritime applications
The atlas combines decades of tidal observations with advanced hydrodynamic modeling to produce reliable current predictions. Each page presents Mercator-projected current vectors at one-hour intervals, allowing navigators to visualize how tidal streams evolve throughout the tidal cycle. The dual coverage of mean spring tides (coefficient 95) and mean neap tides (coefficient 45) provides the complete operational picture needed for commercial shipping, fishing operations, and maritime construction projects.
Digital solution for modern maritime operations
Delivered in PDF format via secure download link, this digital atlas offers immediate access to critical navigation data. The one-year update service ensures mariners always have the most current information, while the five-workstation license accommodates bridge teams and operations centers. The searchable format enables quick reference during voyage planning and real-time navigation, making it an indispensable tool for vessels transiting the English Channel's busy shipping lanes.
This professional tidal currents atlas provides hourly current vectors for the English Channel (Dunkirk to Brest) in Mercator projection. The digital PDF includes data for both mean spring tides (coefficient 95) and mean neap tides (coefficient 45), covering the complete semi-diurnal tidal cycle. Licensed for use on up to 5 workstations, the atlas comes with a one-year update service and unlimited validity period for the core data.
France's national hydrographic service provides authoritative maritime data and navigation products to professional mariners worldwide. With over three centuries of hydrographic expertise, this organization delivers the precise, reliable information essential for safe and efficient maritime operations in coastal waters and major shipping lanes.
- This tidal currents atlas offers commercial mariners the precise, location-specific current data needed for safe and efficient English Channel navigation. The digital format enables quick reference during voyage planning and real-time operations, while the dual spring/neap tide coverage provides comprehensive operational flexibility. Backed by France's hydrographic authority and including a one-year update service, this atlas delivers the reliable, professional-grade information required for commercial maritime operations in one of the world's busiest shipping corridors.
What is the coverage area of this tidal current atlas?
The atlas covers the English Channel area, specifically from Dunkirk to Brest along the Atlantic and Channel coasts of France.
How are tidal currents represented in this atlas?
Tidal currents are shown for each hour of the tide, in both mean spring tide (coefficient 95) and mean neap tide (coefficient 45) conditions.
What projection is used for the tidal current data?
The data is presented using the Mercator projection.
How many devices can access the downloaded PDF?
The license allows installation and use on up to 5 computer workstations per purchase.
Is there a time limit for using the atlas after purchase?
The atlas has no expiration date, but free updates are only provided for one year following the purchase.
What type of tides does this atlas cover?
It covers semi-diurnal tides, which are the predominant type in the covered region.
Can this atlas be used for environmental studies?
Yes, it provides detailed tidal current data suitable for environmental studies, such as sea discharge projects or port developments.
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