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What is it ?
The word MAREP is an
acronym for Marine Information Reporting. The
MAREP Hydrographic Program is a joint effort of
Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons (CPS) and the
Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). The purpose of
MAREP is to permit CPS and CHS to carry out an
ongoing program to ensure the reporting of
discrepancies on charts and to update and make
qualified recommendations toward improving nautical
information on charts and other CHS publications.
This program solicits
the detection and reporting of errors and omissions
in CHS publications, such as charts, Sailing
Directions, and tide and current publications, by
CPS members.
CHS publications for MAREP reporting
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Charts: New
digital chart files allow charts to be printed
on demand, in response to even small orders from
individuals.
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Chart 1: Symbols &
Abbreviations: click
here
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Sailing
Directions: click
here
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Notice to
Mariners: click
here
Conducting MAREP activities
To cover the
geographic areas, a large variety of vessels are
required. MAREP activities may be conducted on the
water or from land, depending on the item which is
being identified. The need to accurately identify
the location of the MAREP item may require the use
of a good compass, GPS, depth sounder, sextants, or
other navigational aids. The use of a camera is also
recommended to send a picture of the item with the
MAREP report.
Items to be reported
Items which should be
reported include, but are not limited to:
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Submerged objects
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Obstructions in and above the water
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Landmarks
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Private aids to navigation
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New marine facilities
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Navigable channel information, width/depth, etc.
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Information affecting Sailing Directions
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Suggestions for chart improvements
Handling and reporting data
Correspondence and the MAREP Hydrographic Reports in
connection with the program are handled entirely by
the elected officers within CPS at the District and
Squadron levels. Direct contact with CHS at the
district level ensures rapid transmittal of report
forms and flow of information in both directions.
Contact your MAREP
Officer
Download
the MAREP
Reporting form and keep a few copies handy on your
boat!
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