How it works

Making it simple to select charts for any voyage

Unsure just how easy OpenC247 is to use?

Import a route or plot a voyage in OpenC247 and order the right charts and publications you’ll find in the basket. It’s that simple!

This page will explain more… with a quick start guide, video guide, and a detailed step-by-step guide.

Quick start guide

Access the full platform – No demo mode, just the real thing

Plot your route – Use our intuitive tools

Purchase what you need – Pay only for the charts you use

Ready to start?

Access digital and paper maritime charts and publications with no subscription or commitment required.

Click here to register.

Step-by-step guide

Here’s our step-by-step guide to using OpenC247 portal…

1. Plot your voyage

You can draw your route directly on our interactive map.

Access via PC, smartphone or tablet 24/7.
Set your waypoints with simple clicks.
Create a complete voyage plan from departure to destination.
View your route overlaid on nautical charts.
Make adjustments any time before purchasing.

...or import a route

Alternatively you can:

import a route, for example if you plan your routes on ECDIS and wish to export that route to make purchases
compare our chart prices by exporting from your current route planning software/planning tools, and then import and purchase charts at a lower price from OpenC247.

2. Automatic chart selection

The portal identifies exactly what you need:

A visual representation of all required charts appears automatically.
Items are added to your basket as you plot.
See coverage areas highlighted on the map.
Never miss a chart – the system ensures complete route coverage.

3. Smart purchasing

Transparent pricing with no duplicate purchases:

Choose your chart licence duration – from 3 to 12 months.
View the final price of each chart before ordering.
The portal remembers your previous purchases.
Never pay twice for the same chart.
Export your basket for approval if needed.
Pay securely by debit or credit card.

4. Instant digital delivery

ENCs ready for immediate use.

Download permits instantly after purchase.
Compatible with all maritime e-readers, navigation systems and ECDIS.
Supports S-57 ENCs (S-100 standards coming soon).
Free updates and corrections included – downloadable 24/7.
Add and buy digital publications in the same way!

5. Paper chart and publication delivery

Same simple process for physical charts – and paper publications.

Follow the same route plotting and checkout process.
Choose your next convenient port of call.
Arrange delivery of paper charts and publications.
Track your order status online.

Video guide

Key features

What can you expect from the OpenC247 portal?

No subscription required

Pay-as-you-go model.
No contracts or commitments.
Purchase only what you need.
Option to pre-load account wallet with credits.

Cost transparency

See prices before you buy.
Competitive pricing.
Budget-friendly for single voyages or regular routes.
All prices in Euro, ex-works.

Free updates

Digital chart corrections included.
Stay compliant with latest information.
Automatic update notifications.
Most updates are free (some may attract costs due to licensing rules)

Multi-device access

Use on PC, tablet, or smartphone 24/7.
Cloud-based for access anywhere. No software to download.
Works with existing e-readers and ECDIS systems.

Compliance support

Download certificates confirming your service access.
Access transaction logs for regulatory compliance.
Complete audit trail for your records.

Customer support

Online help and video tutorials available.
Additional support available on a fee-per-case basis.
Comprehensive resources to help you succeed.

Pay by credit card or buy credits in advance

You can select and buy products and services on line 24/7 using your credit/debit card. If you prefer, you can pre-load your account wallet with credits and use it to pay for your purchases. Prices are in Euro, ex-works and exclude applicable taxes.

Transparent pricing

You see the final sale price of each chart before you order or export the basket. You can easily compare our prices to those of existing providers/route planning systems. Pricing of publications and paper delivery costs are just as transparent.

What's available from Admiralty?

All the digital and paper products from Admiralty are available on OpenC247.

AVCS – Admiralty digital charts

You can visually check AVCS cells instantly. Once purchased, you receive all base files and updates required to load to your ECDIS or ECS via email or download.

ADP (Admiralty Digital Publications) and AENP (Admiralty Electronic Publications)

It takes just one click to see relevant Digital List of Lights, List of Radio Stations and Total Tide (ADP) or Admiralty Sailing Directions and other miscellaneous publications, all updated electronically.

Paper charts and paper publications

Order paper copies of Admiralty nautical charts as well as official paper publications which include:

• Admiralty List of Light Signals
• Admiralty Radio Stations
• Admiralty Total Tide
• Admiralty Sailing Directions.

These may require weekly updates via Admiralty Notices to Mariners via the website.

Register for full access and certification

It’s simple and free to register to buy products and receive updates. Your existing Admiralty licences remain uninterrupted until the end of their term. You can use the service for as long or a short you wish to. Click here to register and start using the service.