After the successful five years of the Japan Capacity Building Project (JCBP), the project transition to the new scheme "NF-IHO CHART Project" started from 2014.

The Cartography, Hydrography and Related Training (CHART) Project is an education programme for nautical cartography and data assessment run under the partnership between IHO and the Nippon Foundation. The Hydrographic Data Processing and Marine Cartography Programme from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) was recognized by the FIG/IHO/ICA International Board on standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) in 2014.

This 15-week programme consists of five modules varying from two to five weeks and is conducted by the experienced instructors of the UKHO in Taunton (UK).Currently seven participants are selected every year. After completing this programme participants will obtain the necessary skills to carry out nautical cartographic tasks at the Category B level.

The purpose of the CHART Project is to provide education and training in Marine Cartography for technical personnel in developing countries, to develop and enhance skills and knowledge in navigational chart production (paper and ENC). CHART Project also aims to develop the fellowship among the participants in the course to create a human resource network through the alumni of the JCBP andof the CHART Project.