The publishers says there are over 45,000 changes and updates in this edition, using input from the 370 contributors all over the European Atlantic area. And electronic updates are also available throughout the year from reedsalmanac. com The 2005 edition has upgraded navigational information and now includes such information as small craft routes in commercial ports, caution notes for areas of traffic density and hazard areas - Southampton Water, Portsmouth and the Thames Estuary.

There are also major topographical redraws of charts, over 450 coloured illustrated port plans and new developments and up to the minute information on harbours, marinas and mooring fees in all areas.

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