Admiralty Chart 5399: South Pacific Ocean - Magnetic Variation 2020 and Annual Rates of Change

An official Admiralty Magnetic Variation Chart, printed to order on high-quality, watermarked chart paper. This process ensures you receive a fully updated chart with all available corrections from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) included up to the date of printing for safe and accurate navigation.

About Admiralty Magnetic Variation Charts

Admiralty Magnetic Variation Charts are specialised navigation charts produced by the UKHO that show magnetic variation and annual rates of change across large geographical areas. These charts provide essential data for converting between true and magnetic bearings, allowing mariners to make accurate allowances for magnetic variation when plotting courses and navigating. They complement the local magnetic information shown on standard nautical charts by providing detailed worldwide coverage.

Key Features of Magnetic Variation Charts

• Essential Navigation Data: Provides magnetic variation values and annual rates of change for accurate course plotting and compass navigation.
• Worldwide Coverage: Covers large ocean areas including global, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean and Polar regions.
• Reference and Plotting: Designed to be used alongside standard nautical charts for comprehensive passage planning and navigation.

Nautical Charts for Framing & Decorative Wall Art

An authentic Admiralty chart makes for a stunning piece of nautical wall art for a home or office. However, as these are functional navigation items, there are a few important considerations for those wishing to frame them. Please review the key points below before ordering.

• Measure First: Chart dimensions vary considerably based on geographical coverage and the stated size is an approximation. To ensure a perfect fit, we strongly recommend waiting to receive your chart before buying a frame.
• Presentation: The chart will be printed from the latest file available. Sometimes this may be more up-to-date than the sample image on this page. Over the past few years the colour palette and general presentation of Admiralty charts has changed as new editions are published. For example, newer editions use a paler yellow for land. If this is of concern please get in touch and we can check the latest thumbnail image.
• Official Markings: Charts will include an official agent's stamp and a line of authentication data in the margin.
• Folded or Unfolded: By default, charts are folded up to three times to a standard size suitable for a ship's chart drawer. If you require an unfolded chart for framing, please select this option when ordering. Both folded and unfolded charts are then rolled for shipping in a tube.

Shipping and Handling

• Printed to Order: Please note that Admiralty charts are not off-the-shelf items. Each one is printed on demand and prepared individually, a process that involves printing, trimming, quality checking, folding, official stamping, and applying a chart number label to the back of the chart. Please check for messages regarding current handling times during the ordering process.
• Urgent Orders: If you are in a hurry, please get in touch with us directly and we will do our very best to accommodate your needs.
• Packaging: Your chart will be shipped rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube. Despite this, it is sometimes difficult to avoid minor creasing while handling and shipping. If shipped with Royal Mail we use a standard round tube. If shipped with DPD we use a long rectangular box which carries a slightly higher risk of creasing. Minor creasing can usually be flattened easily with a few hours under some heavy books.
• Returns: Because every chart is printed to order, it is non-returnable unless faulty or damaged. Please ensure the chart you have selected meets your needs before ordering. We are very happy to help with any questions, so please get in touch if you need assistance.