ENC Distribution

IC-ENC works with Service Providers known as either Value-Added Resellers (VARs) or Distribution Partners (DPs).

Value-Added Reseller:

Service Provider appointed to deliver comprehensive end-user services that bring together various navigational products into one complete package.

Distribution Partner:

Service Providerappointed to deliver comprehensive end-user services that includes ENC Data converted to Own Data Format to support safe navigation by the End-User using a system that is not an Electronic Chart Display & Information System (ECDIS).

By working with VARs, IC-ENC is able to offer the mariner a choice of services, each incorporating a wide range of ENCs, which are available through a variety of well-known international distribution outlets.

IC-ENC acts as a single point of supply, offering consistent terms that give VARs the flexibility to offer a range of integrated services to meet the needs of their customers.

This way, IC-ENC members avoid:

• The cost of developing and marketing their own services for global distribution
• Appointing and managing an extensive distributor network with the associated commercial and legal requirements
• The need for complex and expensive service delivery systems
• Any company can apply to become an IC-ENC VAR through an application process which is assessed independently by a VAR assessment panel.

For more information on how to become a Value Added Reseller can be found on the How to Become a VAR page.

For more information on how to become a Distribution Partner can be found on the How to Become a DP page.