Object Class: Deep water route centerline

Acronym: DWRTCL (L)

Code: 40

Set Attribute_A: *CATTRK; DATEND; DATSTA; DRVAL1; DRVAL2; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; *ORIENT; QUASOU; SOUACC; STATUS; TECSOU; *TRAFIC; VERDAT;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

A deep water route is a route in a designated area, within defined limits, which has been accurately surveyed for clearance of sea bottom and submerged obstacles to a minimum indicated depth of water. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 1280)

The deep water route centerline indicates the centerline of a route, the width of which is not explicitly defined.

References:

INT 1: IM 27.3;

S-4: 435.3;

Remarks:

Additional information can be found in IHO Technical Resolution A1.17.

Distinction: deep water route part;