INSTRUCTOR’S

GUIDE
Course : Passage Planning
Topic : CatZOC (Category of Zone of Confidence)
ILOs : At the end of the session, the participants should be able to:

1.identify the importance of CatZOC for safe navigation;

2.solve correct CatZOC data for UKC calculation; and
3.formulate CatZOC correction to incorporate to the voyage plan as
required by vetting (Rightship) inspections.
 CATZOC

Cartographers use Category Zone of Confidence (CATZOC) values to highlight the

accuracy of data presented on charts. By understanding the accuracy of the
underlying data in greater detail, the mariner can then manage the level of risk when
navigating in a particular area.
CATZOC values are assigned to geographical areas to indicate whether data
meets a minimum set of criteria for position, depth accuracy and seafloor coverage.
The Zone of Confidence (ZOC) value is dependent on the positional and depth
accuracy of the survey.
ECDIS display these CATZOC values in ENCs using a triangular or lozenge
shaped symbol pattern. The number of stars contained within these symbols denotes
the CATZOC value. 
TYPES OF CATZOC AND ITS
CHART COVERAGE
1. A1 - Full area search undertaken. Significant seafloor features detected and
depths measured.
2. A2 - Full area search undertaken. Significant seafloor features detected and
depths measured.
3. B - Full area search not achieved; uncharted features hazardous surface.
4. C - Full area search not achieved, depth anomalies may be expected.
5. D - Full area search not achieved, large depth anomalies may be expected.
6. U - Unassessed – The quality of the depth data has yet to be assessed.
CATZOC TABLE
SOLVE FOR THE CORRECT
CATZOC VALUE

Ex. 1 Ex. 2
■ Given ■ Given
a. Depth – 13.0 m a. Depth – 18.2 m
b. ZOC – A1 b. ZOC – B

■ Computation ■ Computation
13.0 m – (0.5 m + 0.13) = 12.37 m 18.2 m – (1.0 m + 0.36) = 16.84 m
SAMPLE CATZOC CALCULATION

CATZOC TABLE SAMPLE COMPUTATION

A. CATZOC Data
1 Charted Depth 12.90 m
2 Select CATZOC CATZOC A1
3 CATZOC Correction -0.63 m
4 Computed depth after applying CATZOC Correction 12.27 m

B. Under Keel Clearance

1 Final Dynamic UKC without applying CATZOC Correction 1.84 m
1.21 m
2 Final UKC after applying CATZOC Correction
10%
C. Compliance to Company Policy Yes
D. Is the Vessel required to report to Marine Department No
REFERENCES

■  S-67 Ed 1.0.0 Mariners Guide to Accuracy of Depth Information in an

ENC_Final_Accepted
■ Admiralty Maritime Data Solutions - Category Zones of Confidence (CATZOC) -
dispelling the myths
■ TSM Form No. 002