Establishing guidelines for the management of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Maritime Resource Names (MRNs), including rules for unique identifiers, length specifications, and preservation throughout the object's lifetime. Considers the governance, management, and allocation of MRNs a

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Edin D.iho Dzemal Bijedic University at Mostar is actively involved in the promotion and modernization of electromobility through the development of innovative teaching methods and curricula. This project, funded by the European Commission under the PELMOB initiative, focuses on designing electromob

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The 35th Meeting of the North Sea Hydrographic Commission held in Reykjavik, Iceland, from 5-7 April 2022, discussed council matters, work program items, and the IHO Secretariat's role. The IHO is composed of 97 member states organized into regional commissions, with activities aligned to a three-ye

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The Capacity Building Sub-Committee (CBSC) report highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on capacity building efforts in 2020. Contributions from various sources like the IHO budget, donations, and support from countries like the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Canada are crucial for empoweri

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The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is gearing up to celebrate its centenary with a series of activities spanning three significant years. Commemorating key events in the organization's history, the celebrations aim to raise awareness about hydrography, nautical charting, and ocean map

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The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is celebrating its centenary with various activities from 2019 to 2021. The celebration includes exhibitions, symposiums, historical interviews, and the preparation of a Prestige Book. The upcoming events in 2020 and 2021 aim to reflect on the develo

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The ARMSDIWG has highlighted its activities in the fifth year of operation, including meetings, assessments, and collaborations with Arctic SDI and other organizations. Key highlights include assessing the Arctic Voyage Planning Guide, exploring Automatic Identification System services, participatin

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The agenda for the CBSC 21 Intersessional Meeting on 13th March 2023 includes updates on the CB Management System (CBMS) developed by KHOA & IHO Sec. The report highlights the background, limitations, conclusions, and actions required, culminating in the decision to cease the development of CBMS. Re

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Commander Christoff Theunissen, the Acting South African National Hydrographer and NAVAREA VII Coordinator, presented the self-assessment report at IHO, Monaco, detailing increased navigational warning messages, the lack of safety actions on Lake Victoria, the progress with Iridium system implementa

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IRCC10, held in Goa, India, reviewed reports from subordinate bodies, emphasized regional coordination, and agreed on revisions to IHO Resolution 2/1997. The meeting also highlighted achievements in Capacity Building and addressed issues related to Crowd-Sourced Bathymetry and the Worldwide ENC Data

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The S-124 Navigational Warnings Data Capture and Encoding Guide (DCEG) presentation was conducted by Timothy Ed Stacy, Deputy NAVAREA IV/XII Coordinator, at IHO, Monaco on September 4-8, 2023. It includes background information, examples, and the development process of the S-124 standard for maritim

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Survey conducted through IHO CL26/2021 on the production of high-density ENCs resulted in responses from 37 Member States including Australia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Belgium, and more. The summary outlines various countries' approaches and strategies for producing HD ENCs, showcasing the

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This report, presented at the joint WMO/IHO Task Team meeting in Monaco, focuses on the impact of volcanic activities on marine navigation safety. It discusses collaboration with relevant coordinators to gather volcanic information, engagement with local agencies, and the importance of standard mess

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The focus of this proposal is to optimize the working structure of the IHO by applying quality management principles and reflecting on past experiences to improve efficiency and effectiveness. It aims to address potential disconnects between strategic plans and work programs, set priorities, and ini

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The need to adopt a programmatic structure for the IHO CSB Initiative is crucial as it aims to be presented as a UN Decade action. Clear governance and reporting mechanisms are necessary as the initiative grows and involves new partners. Two program structure options are discussed, emphasizing the i

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The report outlines the progress made by the IHO e-Learning Center Project Team, including its establishment, successes to date, planned activities for 2021 and 2022. The team has grown in membership and has achieved milestones in terms of finalizing implementation plans, sharing experiences, and dr

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Lizardo Caro Martinez, a 2016 alumni from Colombia, shares his experience as a cartographer at DIMAR. He highlights his career achievements post-CAT B course, lessons learned, and offers suggestions for the future, emphasizing the importance of supporting maritime language development.

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Findings from the Future of the Paper Nautical Chart Survey conducted at the Nautical Cartography Working Group NCWG-5 in Stockholm, Sweden, from 5-8 November 2019. A total of 52 IHO member states responded to the survey, revealing insights on carriage requirements for domestic voyages, plans for de

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Delve into the perception of IHO Member States regarding the impacts of a paperless world on nautical paper charts based on a survey. Discover responses from 52 member states, including their views on carriage requirements, plans for developing paper chart backups, database management, S-57 encoded

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The Baltic Sea North Sea MSDI Working Group report presents the group's history, current dormant state, and plans for the future. Following low activity in recent years, discussions among members concluded that the group may no longer add value to international work on MSDI. The group is set to rema

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The International Hydrographic Organization's (IHO) Inter-Regional Coordination Committee (IRCC) Meso-American and Caribbean Sea Hydrographic Commission (MACHC) has been involved in various activities and initiatives. This includes technical visits, training courses, seminars, and workshops aimed at

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The Nordic Hydrographic Commission (NHC) has been actively involved in various initiatives and projects related to hydrography and maritime safety. Their recent meetings have focused on topics such as digital products for the leisure market, S-100 product developments, and new ship route systems in

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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

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Sri Lanka's National Report to the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission highlights achievements such as publishing Colombo Harbour ENC, launching MSDI web portal, and conducting joint surveys. Challenges include outdated survey data, lack of qualified cartography professionals, and equipment l

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Lieutenant Commander Nathalia Mar A. Otalora Murillo presented the report on the South East Pacific Regional Hydrographic Commission's capacity-building activities in the meeting held in Genoa, Italy. The report includes an overview of past workshops, proposed programs for 2020, achievements, and le

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The South East Pacific Regional Hydrographic Commission (SEPRHC) chaired by Rear Admiral Jorge Paz Acosta held various meetings and discussed work programs related to hydrographic activities in the region. The commission focused on important action items to enhance coordination and progress in hydro

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The IHO Data Quality Working Group focuses on classifying and depicting the quality of digital hydrographic information to ensure safe navigation. The group addresses the need for clear warnings on ECDIS displays regarding poor-quality survey data. Despite progress in developing visualization method

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Detailed overview of the Netherlands Hydrographic Office's responsibilities in the Caribbean, survey policies, new chart updates, MSDI progress in the Caribbean Sea, and other activities. Includes insights on participation in international organizations and initiatives. The report covers various asp

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The report provides insights into the activities and discussions at the EAHC-MSDIWG1 meeting held in Busan, ROK. It outlines the key agenda items, country reports on national MSDI, membership details, importance of MSDI, and trends in marine spatial data. The report emphasizes the significance of ma

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The 11th Meeting of the IHO Inter-Regional Coordinating Committee (IHO-IRCC) took place in Genoa, Italy from 3-5 June 2019. The meeting discussed various topics related to the ROPME Sea Area Hydrographic Commission (RSAHC) and included representatives from Member States and observers. Key points cov

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The 10th meeting of the IHO Inter-Regional Coordinating Committee (IHO-IRCC) took place in Goa, India from 4-6 June 2018. The meeting discussed the activities of the ROPME Sea Area Hydrographic Commission (RSAHC), which aims to promote safe navigation through collaboration on hydrography, cartograph

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Report from the International Hydrographic Organization's ENC Maintenance Working Group meeting in Monaco, covering tasks, membership, S-4 updates, clarifications, and discussions on encoding floodlighting colors in S-57 charts. Topics include submarine cables and bathymetry.

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Rear Admiral Luigi Sinapi, HSSC Chair, presented the report and proposals at the 2nd meeting of the IHO Council in London. The meeting discussed key priorities, challenges, and upcoming projects for 2019-2020. Topics included the revision of IHO Resolution 2/2007, amendments to ToRs and RoPs, and us

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The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Council plays a crucial role in electing its leaders, coordinating organizational activities, and proposing strategies and budgets. It reviews submissions, prepares reports, and suggests subsidiary organs to the Assembly. Understanding the rules and

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Marine Cadastre is discussed as an application of Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) in this content. It explores what an MSDI could and should be, emphasizing spatial data management systems' crucial role in providing access to information and analysis products. The discussion covers the pil

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This report presents the highlights of the 19th Meeting of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission, focusing on achievements, challenges, progress on surveys and charting, capacity building requests, contributions to IHO DCDB and GEBCO, and plans affecting the region. It also discusses progre

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Hydrographic surveys and data acquisition are ongoing, yet more resources and training are required for enhanced collaboration and efficiency. Countries within the group are exploring governance initiatives for Maritime Spatial Planning and empowering women in hydrography. Noteworthy achievements in

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Items discussed at the 2nd meeting of the IHO Council during the 15th Eastern Atlantic Hydrographic Commission Conference included ensuring use of the IHO Fund for Special Projects, coordination between RHCs, approval of IHO publication B-12 on Crowdsourced Bathymetry, elimination of overlapping ENC

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IHO Secretariat's report highlights the status of IHO membership, recent outreach activities like World Hydrography Day celebrations, and updates on international cooperation in hydrography. The Capacity Building Programme's progress and plans for empowering women in hydrography are also discussed.

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The report highlights the ratification of Protocol of Amendments on IHO Convention, modifications in membership requirements, and responses to voting by correspondence. It also lists countries yet to respond, apply for membership, and states not yet members of the IHO or MACHC. The amendments aim to

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