Nautilus ChartServer

Nautilus ChartServer

Nautilus ChartServer delivers high-speed, standards-compliant rendering of electronic navigational charts (ENCs) as a reliable foundation for geospatial applications across maritime industries.

Professional ENC Visualisation For Maritime Awareness

Professional ENC Visualisation For Maritime Awareness

Nautilus ChartServer supports a wide range of professional users:

  • Shipping companies and port authorities monitoring fleets and traffic
  • Defence organisations and government agencies for mission planning
  • Coast guards and Search and Rescue (SAR) teams for rapid-response operations
  • Engineering companies working on marine infrastructure projects

Capabilities Across Maritime Applications

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Frequently Asked Questions


Yes, Nautilus ChartServer offers ‘OGC API Feature’ functionality.

The latest release of NCS 2.0 will include support for OGC API Features and S-102 Bathymetric Surfaces, as well as enhanced handling of AML3.

Yes. WMS ChartServer is being retired and they will no longer co-exist.

  • The Nautilus ChartServer can display and fully work with S-101 ENCs (also fully supports S-57).
  • The Nautilus ChartServer has a Web Portal for administering and configuring the service.  
  • The Admin Portal includes a remote chart-installation wizard. 
  • The Nautilus ChartServer offers a facility for customers to use floating licenses and/or network licenses.  
  • It is planned to offer containerization functionality for Nautilus ChartServer (in the first half of 2026). 

Nautilus ChartServer is not supporting legacy chart formats such as ARCS and Geotiff.

We offer an evaluation copy of the Nautilus ChartServer free-of-charge. This enables our customers to check whether the software meets their expectations and technical requirements. Of course, it always depends on the customer use case, the volume of chart data, the power of the server and the number of concurrent client requests to the chart data. 

Scalability is offered for Nautilus ChartServer by adding extra servers. 

High-speed, accurate chart rendering

Delivering mission-critical screen updates and highly accurate in vector chart display, essential for Search and Rescue and military applications where performance and precision are critical.

Standards-Compliant Data & Flexible Formats

Supports ENCs, private chart collections with the latest Notices to Mariners. Compatible with S-57 / S-63, AML and S-101, with S-102, S-124, DTED, ARINC and CIO+ (ChartWorld Information Overlay) to follow, ensuring flexibility through the dual-fuel S-57/S-100 transition.

Multi-Layer Integration & Centralised Chart Management

Combines multiple data layers from varied sources across web and desktop applications. A centralised chart management system provides a clear onshore overview for monitoring vessel locations and activity across fleets.