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SAIHC16 (2019)

16th SAIHC Conference (3 to 5 September 2019) and 8th ICCWG Meeting (2 September 2019)      Cape Town, South Africa

Inter-Regional Coordination Committee discusses strategic IHO endeavours

The Inter-Regional Coordination Committee (IRCC) met last week in Denpasar, Bali to review progress and next steps for the Regional Hydrographic Commissions and various thematic working groups. Hosted by Pushidrosal, the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Centre of the Indonesian Navy, it provided a forum to discuss ocean mapping, nautical cartography, capacity-building, etc. as well as to identify actions to be taken at regional and global levels. 

Major Flag State Joins the International Hydrographic Organization

The global hydrographic community expanded in January 2026 with the accession of Panama to the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), marking a significant milestone for international maritime cooperation. As one of the world’s major flag states and a strategic hub for global shipping, Panama’s membership is expected to strengthen hydrographic capacity and standards worldwide.

Vital services continue around the world

Despite the covid-19 pandemic and many people across the world having to work from home, Hydrographic Offices around the globe can be proud of the work they are doing to continue to ensure safety at sea and other vital maritime services. Hydrographic Offices have had to adapt to new circumstances and are successfully ensuring that critical operations move forwards. Maritime Safety Information continues to be shared, NAVAREAs covered, and even the production and maintenance of digital nautical charts (ENCs) and relevant online marine data services is continuing despite constraints linked with the pandemic.

SAIHC17 (2020)

17th SAIHC Conference Video Tele Conference (VTC) and 9th SAIHC INT Chart Coordination Working Group (ICCWG) 

The Arctic Regional Hydrographic Commission reviews its activities in 2022

The ARHC has prepared a summary of activities for the past year which includes an update on the development of a pan-Arctic nautical grid and access to data and discusses the IHO roadmap for the implementation of S-100 based services, which will contribute to safety of navigation, environmental protection, and cost efficiencies.

IRCC 2022 Workshop-Strategic Plan

VTC (28 April 2022) Last Update on the List of Documents: 27 April 2022 [Group Photo]

Region F ICCWG Letters

MEETINGS AFTER 2024

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