NOAAās Office ofĀ Coast Survey, which creates and maintains the nationās suite of overĀ a thousand nautical charts of U.S. coastal waters, today announced majorĀ changes ahead for mariners and others who use nautical charts. Starting AprilĀ 13, the federal government will no longer print traditional lithographic (paper) nautical charts, but will continue to provide other forms ofĀ nautical charts, including print on demand charts and versions for electronic charting systems.