Sailing Directions for the Norwegian Coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
You can now connect to the Norwegian Mapping Authority’s OGC API service “Sailing Directions for the Norwegian Coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen”. The API is designed for use in bridge and chart systems, as well as planning stations onboard vessels.
Use Cases
The OGC API provides access to two of the datasets from the sailing directions “Den norske los” (dnl.kartverket.no), produced by the Norwegian Mapping Authority.
It can be integrated into bridge systems, chart plotters and onboard planning stations, providing valuable support for voyage planning and execution. The datasets also serve as reliable aids to navigation.
Product Features
The OGC API is available via Geonorge.no and does not require specialized software. It can be connected directly to apps, websites, and analytical tools, offering developers an efficient pathway to nautical information.
The content is not a direct copy of the historical Den norske los books, but has been adapted and optimized for digital services. Texts have been updated and simplified to fit modern systems, and names are sourced from the Central Place Name Register (SSR).1
Format
The service follows the international OGC API – Features standard, providing access to geographic objects through simple web URLs.
Data is delivered in formats such as JSON and GeoJSON, that are well-suited for use in digital solutions.
The API is built on REST principles and documented using OpenAPI, making it easy to integrate into modern development environments.
Access the OGC API “Sailing Directions for the Norwegian Coast, Svalbard, and Jan Mayen.”
Other Useful Nautical Datasets
Geonorge offers a continuously updated catalog of nautical datasets. As new datasets become available, they are added to the catalog, giving service developers easy access to current and relevant information.
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