S63PI Installed for 1.4

S63PI (S-63 Charts Plugin) by opencpn.org is an OpenCPN add-on that enables the use of official, licensed IHO S-63–protected ENC charts within the OpenCPN chartplotter. It implements the S-63 data protection scheme so mariners can legally install, decrypt, and view S-57 ENCs distributed under S-63 by recognized chart providers.

Key capabilities:

• Imports user permits and cell permits issued by your chart supplier
• Installs base and update cells from S-63 chart media or downloads
• Verifies certificates and integrity, tracks editions and updates, and flags expiry
• Manages chart sets from major distributors (e.g., AVCS, PRIMAR, IC-ENC members)
• Integrates with OpenCPN’s chart management and display options on supported platforms

Requirements and notes:

• You must obtain valid S-63 permits/licenses from a licensed ENC distributor; the plugin does not include or sell charts
• Once installed, charts can be used offline; periodic updates require fresh permits/update files
• Intended for users who need official ENCs, including professional mariners and advanced recreational navigators

In short, S63PI adds secure, standards-compliant S-63 ENC handling to OpenCPN, covering permit management, installation, and updates so you can plan and navigate with official electronic charts inside the OpenCPN environment.

S63PI Installed for is developed by opencpn.org. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.0 and 1.4.