BSH Talk 13. April 2021, Seekarten der Zukunft 5 Rechtliche Grundlagen IMO SOLAS V Reg 2 + 9 REGULATION 2 – Definitions …. Nautical chart or nautical publication is a special-purpose map or book, or a specially compiled database from which such a map or book is derived, that is issued officially by or on the authority of a Government, authorized Hydrographic Office or other relevant government institution and is designed to meet the requirements of marine navigation.* REGULATION 9 - Hydrographic services …. Contracting Governments undertake to ensure the greatest possible uniformity in charts and nautical publications and to take into account, whenever possible, relevant international resolutions and recommendations.* * * Refer to appropriate resolutions and recommendations of the International Hydrographic Organization concerning the authority and responsibilities of coastal States in the provision of charting in accordance with regulation 9 * * Refer to the appropriate resolutions and recommendations adopted by the International Hydrographic Organization. .