NOTICE TO

MARINERS.
 What is Notice to Mariners.
A Notice to Mariners (NTM) is an official communication issued by
maritime authorities to provide essential information to those involved in
navigation. These notices convey updates and corrections related to
navigational charts, publications, and other aids to navigation. Mariners
rely on NTMs to stay informed about changes in waterways, potential
hazards, and updates to navigational equipment, ensuring the safety of
maritime navigation. The information in NTMs helps mariners maintain
accurate charts and make informed decisions while at sea.
Importance of Notice to Mariners in
Maritime Navigation.
Notice to Mariners (NTM) holds paramount importance in maritime navigation as a cornerstone for
ensuring the safety and efficacy of sea voyages. Serving as a vital communication channel, NTMs
furnish mariners with critical updates on changes in navigational conditions, hazards, and aids to
navigation. The timely receipt of such information is pivotal, allowing mariners to adapt their routes
and strategies, mitigating the risk of accidents and collisions. Moreover, NTMs play a pivotal role in
maintaining the accuracy of navigational charts, aiding mariners in precise route planning and
preventing navigational inaccuracies that could lead to disastrous consequences. Compliance with
NTMs is not only a legal obligation under international maritime regulations but also a proactive
measure for mariners to uphold the highest standards of maritime safety. By disseminating essential
details on emergency situations, changes to aids to navigation, and other maritime conditions, NTMs
contribute to mariners' preparedness and the overall resilience of the maritime industry. In essence,
NTMs are indispensable tools that foster global collaboration, disseminate timely information, and
ultimately enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime navigation on a worldwide scale.
 PRIMARY GOALS
The primary goal of Notice to Mariners is to ensure safety at sea. By
providing mariners with timely and accurate updates on navigational
information, potential hazards, and changes to aids to navigation, NTMs
play a crucial role in minimizing risks and enhancing safety during
maritime navigation. Mariners rely on this essential communication to
make informed decisions, navigate effectively, and prevent accidents or
incidents that could compromise the well-being of vessels, crews, and the
marine environment. Thus, the overarching objective of Notice to
Mariners is to contribute significantly to the overall safety of sea voyages
by keeping mariners abreast of critical information necessary for secure
navigation.
 Organization that is responsible for
issuing Notice to Mariners.
1.National Hydrographic Offices: Each country typically has its own national hydrographic office responsible for surveying and
charting its waters. For example, the United States has the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

2.United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO): Responsible for providing hydrographic and geospatial data for the waters around
the UK.

3.Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO): The organization responsible for hydrographic surveying and nautical charting in Australian
waters.

4.Japan Hydrographic Association (JHA): The Japanese organization responsible for hydrography and issuing nautical charts and
information.

5.Brazilian Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN): Manages hydrographic and navigational services for Brazilian waters.

6.Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet): Involved in hydrographic activities
and issuance of navigational information for Russian waters.

7.International Hydrographic Organization (IHO): While not directly issuing NTMs, the IHO establishes standards and guidelines for
hydro
 COMPONENTS OF NOTICE TO
MARINERS.
● Chart correction; Importance of keeping chart up to date.

● Navigational warnings; Early notification of potential hazards.

● Updates on aids to navigation; Changes to lighthouses, buoys,

etc.
THANK YOU