Guatemala Technical Visit - International Hydrographic Organization

The Guatemala Technical Visit organized by the International Hydrographic Organization focused on the achievements and recommendations for enhancing hydrographic survey capabilities in Guatemala, particularly in collaboration with the US Primary Charting Authority. The visit highlighted the importance of regular survey sharing, building cartographic capabilities, expanding tide gauges, and offshore survey support.

• Guatemala
• Hydrographic
• International
• Survey
• Recommendations

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1. 20thMeeting of the Meso America Caribbean Sea Hydrographic Commission Guatemala Technical Visit Guatemala Technical Visit 11 11- -15 MARCH 2019 15 MARCH 2019 (CBWP Event A-02/2018) NGA Maritime Safety Office / US International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale

2. Guatemala Technical Visit - Overview CIIHO Meeting Participants International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale 2

3. Guatemala Technical Visit - Overview International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale 3

4. Guatemala Technical Visit - Schedule International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale 4

5. Guatemala Technical Visit - Achievements The Guatemala Navy (DIGEMAR) is a regular contributor of MSI information in support of their National Coordinator obligations. Guatemala has a functioning hydrographic commission (CIIHO) that regularly meets to coordinate hydrographic issues across the government. The CIIHO is backed by regulated authority. The Guatemala Navy (DIGEMAR) and the Port Authority perform regular hydrographic surveys in the Guatemalan Ports. Puerto Quetzal is surveyed every 3 months The CIIHO has coordinated several joint survey projects on the Lakes of Guatemala. Guatemala is actively working in the IHO CB Phase 1 & 2 areas. International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale 5

6. Guatemala Technical Visit - Recommendations Guatemala and the US Primary Charting Authority (PCA) should work cooperatively to establish a new agreement with defined roles and clear lines of communication. Establish a mechanism for regularly sharing Guatemala Navy (DIGEMAR) hydrographic surveys with the PCA to update the charts. The Guatemala Navy (DIGEMAR) should work toward building an MSDI as a first step to a Phase 3 Cartographic capability. The Guatemala Navy (DIGEMAR) should take initial GIS training to support a Guatemala MSDI capability. Build a more complete Tide capability in Guatemala waters. Establish additional Tide Gauges on the Pacific Coast. Expand hydrographic survey capability to support offshore surveys. International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale 6

7. Guatemala Technical Visit Please Note this Report International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale 7

8. Guatemala Technical Visit Questions? International Hydrographic Organization Organisation Hydrographique Internationale 8