Haiti Follow-up Visit 2017 Overview
Haiti Follow-up Visit 2017 encompassed various work sessions and visits aimed at improving hydrographic activities in Haiti. Discussions included the need for joint efforts in mapping, establishment of a Maritime Training Center, designating a national authority for hydrographic data, and acquiring necessary equipment. The visit also highlighted political achievements, including steps taken towards IHO membership and ratification of the IHO Convention.
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Meso-American - Caribbean Sea Hydrographic Commission (MACHC) Haiti Follow up Visit (CBWP Event A-06/2017) DIRECTORATE OF HYDROGRAPHY AND NAVIGATION/BR ACTION LIST ITEM 15.6.2.3 International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Overview International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Overview International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Chronology Monday 19th 16:00 Arrival Welcome at the airport Tuesday 20th 09:00 - 10 :30 SEMANAH SEMANAH and the IHO Presentation 10:30 - 12:00 MTPTC Work Session 14:00 - 16:00 APN (Port Authority) Visit of places - Work Session Wednesday 21th Centre National de l'Information G o- Spatiale (C.N.I.G.S) 10:00 - 11 :30 Prime Minister Office Work Session 14:00 - 15:30 Haitian Coast-Guard Visit of places - Work Session Thursday 22th 09:00 - 10:30 SEMANAH Work Session: coop SEMANAH - NGA, DHN & SHOM 11:00 - 12:00 Presidency Office Work Session 14:00 - 16:00 Parliament Work Session Friday 23th 14:00 Departure Farewell at the airport International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Achievements Hydrographic point of view: Correlated subjects (mapping) falls under different ministries. Need to establish discussions so as to do a joint work. Good cooperation with other institutions (ANP survey boats). The Assistant Minister (MTPTC) expressed that Haiti needed support with the administration of Aids to Navigation in Haiti (IALA would be welcome). Haiti looks to establish a Maritime Training Center. Haiti needs to designate a national authority to serve as a repository for all hydrographic survey data collected within Haitian waters. SEMANAH would be the likely candidate to do that for Haiti (CNIGS plays the role for land). Need for hydrographic equipments (CG bases could also provide a stable location for the placement of tide gauges throughout Haiti). International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Achievements Political point of view: After the visit, Prime Minister ordered the Ministry of Foreign Office to send to the Parliament the explanatorystatement together with the IHO Convention for ratification. All the visited institutions showed interest in the IHO membership. Prime Minister showed personal commitment. SEMANAH felt the Delegations presence was important in highlighting the Hydrography in Haiti and was beneficial in Haiti s formal induction into IHO. International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Achievements Haiti Prime Minister Dr. Jack Guy Lafontant International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Recommendations Still under construction: The Gov t of Haiti to submit the Letter of Accession to formally join IHO as a full member. Additionally, they should establish the mechanism to pay the IHO dues once the finalized rate is calculated based on Haiti s ship tonnage. The Gov t of Haiti to form a National Hydrographic Committee to coordinate national hydrographic requirements, recruiting all stakeholders. The Gov t of Haiti to enact a law establishing an org as repository for all hydrographic information collected in Haiti. This could also include a centralized authorization process for conducting hydrographic surveys. International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Haiti follow up visit 2017 - Benefits After the visit, the Government sent the Maritime Code of Haiti to the Parliament, being it ratified in Sep2017. It has been pending for 8 years (Maritime Code has the provision to all maritime activities including Hydrography). The Government edited a Decree and updated the Act of Creation of SEMANAH in Sep2017 (new services created since the creation, ex. Hydrographic Service). SEMANAH with more visibility and priority within the Haiti Gov t. SEMANAH took the visit to commemorate the World Hydrographic Day for the first time in Haiti. Many representatives from society attended. International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
Action requested of CBSC/MACHC Note this report. International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale MACHC18, Varadero, Cuba 27Nov 02 December 2017
