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Navigational
Excellence
Through Charts

India's trusted source for nautical charts and hydrographic products — precision you can navigate by.

500+
Nautical Charts
15+
Years Experience
1000+
Mariners Served
100%
Regulatory Compliant
Why It Matters

Precision That Keeps You Safe at Sea

Safety at Sea

Accurate and up-to-date nautical charts provide essential information for safe navigation, helping mariners avoid hazards, shoals, and dangerous shallow waters in unfamiliar passages.

Efficient Route Planning

Hydrographic surveys offer detailed underwater topography, enabling precise route planning — reducing fuel consumption, cutting travel time, and lowering operational costs.

Resource Optimization

For shipping, fisheries, and offshore energy industries, precise hydrographic data ensures optimal placement of resources, boosting productivity and minimizing environmental impact.

Regulatory Compliance

Many maritime authorities mandate accurate and updated charts onboard. Our products ensure full compliance with national and international maritime regulations.

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About Us

How Shellback Marines Benefits You

Shellback Marines is a distinguished eCommerce platform specializing in hydrographic products and nautical charting solutions. Renowned for our commitment to navigational excellence, we offer a comprehensive range of products tailored to meet the precise needs of maritime professionals and enthusiasts alike.

With a steadfast dedication to safety and efficiency at sea, we ensure mariners have access to the most accurate, up-to-date charts available. Our hydrographic surveys provide detailed insights into underwater terrain, empowering users to navigate with confidence and precision — while promoting responsible environmental stewardship.

Up-to-date nautical charts
IHO-compliant hydrographic data
Expert maritime consultation
Fast & secure delivery across India
Paper & digital chart formats
Proudly serving Indian Navy & Coast Guard
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Our Catalogue

Charts & Hydrographic Products

Precision-crafted navigational tools trusted by naval forces, merchant vessels, fisheries, and maritime enthusiasts across Indian waters.

India Coastal Charts
Paper Charts

India Coastal Navigation Charts

Comprehensive coverage of India's entire coastline — Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean approaches with depth contours and hazard markings.

Nautical Publications
Nautical Publications

Sailing Directions & Pilots

Official sailing directions, light lists, tide tables, and navigational notices for Indian ports and surrounding oceanic regions.

Port Approach Charts
Paper Charts

Port Approach & Harbour Plans

Large-scale harbour plans and port approach charts for major Indian ports — Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and more.

Navigation Instruments
Instruments

Navigational Instruments & Tools

Professional-grade chart plotters, dividers, parallel rules, and protractors trusted by naval officers and merchant marine navigators.

Hydrographic Survey
Nautical Publications

Hydrographic Survey Reports

Detailed bathymetric and hydrographic survey reports providing underwater terrain analysis for safe maritime operations and offshore projects.

Ocean Charts
Paper Charts

Indian Ocean Routing Charts

Monthly routing charts covering the full Indian Ocean region with seasonal weather patterns, current data, and recommended shipping lanes.

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Chart Intelligence

Every Detail Matters
When Lives Are at Stake

Nautical charts are not merely maps — they are living documents constantly updated with Notice to Mariners, corrected for shifting sand bars, newly discovered wrecks, changed buoy positions, and updated depth soundings. At Shellback Marines, we stock only the latest corrected editions.

Whether you are navigating the shallow backwaters of Kerala, the busy shipping lanes of the Bay of Bengal, or the open waters of the Arabian Sea, our charts provide the granular detail that professional navigators rely on.

Depth Contours

Precise bathymetric soundings for safe passage through shallow and congested waterways.

Lights & Buoys

Complete light characteristics, buoy positions, and aid-to-navigation data for night sailing.

Current & Tides

Tidal stream data, current patterns, and seasonal monsoon routing information.

Hazard Marking

Wrecks, rocks, restricted areas, and maritime traffic separation schemes clearly marked.

From Our Mariners

Trusted by Seafarers Across India

The charts I ordered for our patrol vessel were accurate, well-corrected, and arrived promptly. Shellback Marines understands what mariners actually need.

Cdr. Ramesh V.
Indian Navy

Excellent source for nautical publications. The sailing directions for the Bay of Bengal region were comprehensive and saved us significant planning time.

Capt. Priya S.
Merchant Marine Officer

As a coastal fisherman turned fishing fleet operator, having accurate coastal charts has made our operations much safer and more fuel-efficient. Highly recommended.

Mr. Anand K.
Fishing Fleet Operator, Kerala
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Oodlabari Bidhanpally PO Manabari
Dist. Jalpaiguri, WB — 735 222
India
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