Updates on IHO Convention and MACHC Membership

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 Meeting of the
Meso-American and Caribbean Sea
Hydrographic Commission
 
IHB Report
 
Principal effects of the Amendments are:
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Ratification of Protocol of Amendments on IHO Convention
 
44 of 48 approvals received
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Belgium? Ukraine?
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Ratification of Protocol of Amendments on IHO Convention
Ratification of Protocol of Amendments on IHO Convention
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Colombia
Guatemala
Guatemala
Jamaica
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
Venezuela
  
  
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yet to respond
Applications to join the IHO
 
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Congo
Solomon Is
Vanuatu
Applications to join the IHO – Status of voting
Responses to Voting by correspondence
MACHC States not yet Members of the IHO :
IHO GIS and data base developments
 
see Agenda item 7.5
International Chart Coordination
 
see also Agenda item 7.1
USA – INT chart coordinator
4 new INT charts  (Cuba)
0 new editions
48 of 82 (~59%) published
Capacity Building
 
see also Agenda item 10.1
Reduced funding for 2016
MACHC CB - 2015:
Ph 1 skills course in Spanish, Mexico, Nov 2015
Maritime Boundaries, Suriname, august 2015
Seminar – Saint John’s – this week!
Technical visit to Haiti – postponed
Capacity Building
 
see also Agenda item 10.1
Reduced funding for 2016
MACHC CB - 2015:
Ph 1 skills course in Spanish, Mexico, Nov 2015
Maritime Boundaries, Suriname, august 2015
Seminar – Saint John’s – this week!
Technical visit to Haiti – postponed
Capacity Building
 
CAT A Hydrography – USM 2016-17
calls for nominations  for 2016 /17  course
(CL72/2015 – nominations by Mar 16)
NF 
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 program – Cat B in nautical
cartography
calls for nominations in  2016
NF Ocean Mapping Program – CAT A Hydrography,
UNH, 2017
calls for nominations in early 2016
 
 
States encouraged to link hydrography
to UN Post 2015 development agenda
 
particularly:
sustainable development goals
SDG 14 – use of the oceans
disaster risk reduction
 
Publicity and Outreach
Publicity and Outreach
Publicity and Outreach
 
World Hydrography Day 2016
Theme :
Hydrography
- the key to well-managed seas and waterways
 
SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the
oceans, seas and marine resources for
sustainable development
Targets:
reduce pollution
strengthen the resilience of  marine ecosystems
minimize ocean acidification
regulate fishing and prevent over-fishing
increase marine protected areas
improve the blue economy for SIDS
increase scientific knowledge
support small-scale artisanal fishers
fully implement UNCLOS
 
SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the
oceans, seas and marine resources for
sustainable development
Targets:
reduce pollution
strengthen the resilience of  marine ecosystems
minimize ocean acidification
regulate fishing and prevent over-fishing
increase marine protected areas
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   via IHO website
in English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese
in English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese
Publicity and Outreach
Publicity and Outreach
 
next video : “want some excitement?  … 
next video : “want some excitement?  … 
become a hydrographer
become a hydrographer
See CL79 - 
See CL79 - 
IHO Video on Recruitment of Hydrographers - Request
IHO Video on Recruitment of Hydrographers - Request
for video footage and images
for video footage and images
Publicity and Outreach
Publicity and Outreach
Publicity and Outreach
 
MoU with OECS
– recognised as IHO Observer Organization  - June 2015
 
THSoA
– recognised as IHO Observer Organization – September
2015
Actions Requested :
 
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IHO GIS and data base developments
 
Country Information Data base
“C-55”  data base
see also Agenda item 7.5
INToGIS data base
provides support  for ICCWGs and S52 Part B
ENC coverage GIS analysis tools
overlap checker
sort and search by producer
(strictly for IHO use only)
 
IHO GIS and Databases
 
IHB transition to Esri-based GIS solution underway
avoid duplication of data and inputs
enable data visualization
enable data fusion and analysis
provide GIS data layers for RHCs and Member States
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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 streamline the process and enhance intergovernmental cooperation in maritime matters.


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  1. 12thMeeting of the Meso-American and Caribbean Sea Hydrographic Commission IHB Report

  2. Ratification of Protocol of Amendments on IHO Convention Principal effects of the Amendments are: Remove requirement for States applying for membership of the IHO to await the approval of two thirds of the existing Member States Change 5-year programme cycle to three years between Conferences (to be known as Assemblies) Establish a Council. Council will meet annually Change elected position of President of the Directing Committee to Secretary-General - elected Directors will be subordinate to the Secretary-General New arrangements similar to most other inter-governmental organisations

  3. Ratification of Protocol of Amendments on IHO Convention 44 of 48 approvals received ( + Belgium? Ukraine?)

  4. Ratification of Protocol of Amendments on IHO Convention IHO/MACHC Member State Malta (53 needed) Brazil Colombia Guatemala Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago Venezuela Colombia Cuba France Guatemala Jamaica Mexico Netherlands . yet to respond Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom United States of America Venezuela

  5. Applications to join the IHO Malta Congo Solomon Is Vanuatu

  6. Applications to join the IHO Status of voting IHO/MACHC Member State Malta Congo Solomon Is Vanuatu Brazil Colombia Cuba France Guatemala Jamaica Mexico Netherlands Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom United States of America Venezuela

  7. Responses to Voting by correspondence IHO/MACHC Member State voting record 6/6 2/6 5/6 6/6 0/6 0/6 1/6 6/6 3/6 Brazil Colombia Cuba France Guatemala Jamaica Mexico Netherlands Suriname Trinidad and Tobago 6/6 United Kingdom United States of America Venezuela 6/6

  8. MACHC States not yet Members of the IHO : Antigua and Barbuda Barbados Costa Rica El Salvador Guyana Nicaragua Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bahamas Belize Dominica Grenada Honduras Panama Saint Lucia

  9. IHO GIS and data base developments see Agenda item 7.5

  10. International Chart Coordination see also Agenda item 7.1 USA INT chart coordinator 4 new INT charts (Cuba) 0 new editions 48 of 82 (~59%) published

  11. Capacity Building see also Agenda item 10.1 Reduced funding for 2016 MACHC CB - 2015: Ph 1 skills course in Spanish, Mexico, Nov 2015 Maritime Boundaries, Suriname, august 2015 Seminar Saint John s this week! Technical visit to Haiti postponed

  12. Capacity Building see also Agenda item 10.1 Reduced funding for 2016 MACHC CB - 2015: Ph 1 skills course in Spanish, Mexico, Nov 2015 Maritime Boundaries, Suriname, august 2015 Seminar Saint John s this week! Technical visit to Haiti postponed

  13. Capacity Building CAT A Hydrography USM 2016-17 calls for nominations for 2016 /17 course (CL72/2015 nominations by Mar 16) NF CHART program Cat B in nautical cartography calls for nominations in 2016 NF Ocean Mapping Program CAT A Hydrography, UNH, 2017 calls for nominations in early 2016

  14. Publicity and Outreach States encouraged to link hydrography to UN Post 2015 development agenda particularly: sustainable development goals SDG 14 use of the oceans disaster risk reduction

  15. Publicity and Outreach World Hydrography Day 2016 Theme : Hydrography - the key to well-managed seas and waterways

  16. SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Targets: reduce pollution strengthen the resilience of marine ecosystems minimize ocean acidification regulate fishing and prevent over-fishing increase marine protected areas improve the blue economy for SIDS increase scientific knowledge support small-scale artisanal fishers fully implement UNCLOS

  17. SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Targets: reduce pollution strengthen the resilience of marine ecosystems minimize ocean acidification regulate fishing and prevent over-fishing increase marine protected areas improve the blue economy for SIDS increase scientific knowledge support small-scale artisanal fishers fully implement UNCLOS

  18. SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Targets: reduce pollution strengthen the resilience of marine ecosystems minimize ocean acidification regulate fishing and prevent over-fishing increase marine protected areas improve the blue economy for SIDS increase scientific knowledge support small-scale artisanal fishers fully implement UNCLOS

  19. Publicity and Outreach video clips : what is hydrography ? Hydrography for kids available from You Tube via IHO website in English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese

  20. Publicity and Outreach next video : want some excitement? become a hydrographer See CL79 - IHO Video on Recruitment of Hydrographers - Request for video footage and images

  21. Publicity and Outreach MoU with OECS recognised as IHO Observer Organization - June 2015 THSoA recognised as IHO Observer Organization September 2015

  22. Actions Requested : 1. 2. MACHC to note this report Colombia, Guatemala, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago , and Venezuela to progress the ratification of the Protocol of Amendments to the IHO Convention and report any difficulties being encountered or assistance required to the IHB The Relevant States Representatives to expedite the approval process for the applications of The Republic of the Congo, Malta, The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to join IHO 3.

  23. Actions Requested : 4. All chart producing States to provide continuous updates to S-11 Part B, through USA as coordinator for INT Region B All States to review entries in IHO Publications C-55 and P-5 (Year Book) at least annually. Take any other actions as considered appropriate. 5. 6.

  24. IHO GIS and data base developments Country Information Data base C-55 data base see also Agenda item 7.5 INToGIS data base provides support for ICCWGs and S52 Part B ENC coverage GIS analysis tools overlap checker sort and search by producer (strictly for IHO use only)

  25. IHO GIS and Databases IHB transition to Esri-based GIS solution underway avoid duplication of data and inputs enable data visualization enable data fusion and analysis provide GIS data layers for RHCs and Member States

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