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S-57 ENC Portrayal

Introduction IHO Publication S-52 was developed in conjunction with the IMO Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). It provides specifications and guidance regarding the issuing and updating of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC), and their display in ECDIS in terms of symbols and colours.

67th Meeting (2024)

67th Nordic Hydrographic Commission Meeting 11 - 12 April 2024 /Malmö, Sweden   Online Registration LIST OF DOCUMENTS  

Basic PT Documents

ENCWG6 (2021)

6th ENC Standards Maintenance Working Group Meeting (ENCWG6) Online Meeting 15 - 17 June / VTC

ENCWG5 (2020)

5th ENC Standards Maintenance Working Group Meeting (ENCWG5) Online Meeting 15 July (12:00 to 15:00 CEST) 16 July (12:00 to 15:00 CEST)

ENCWG VTC (2022)

ENCWG VTC Meetings 2022 Online Meeting

Global hydrographic community grows with 100th country joining the IHO

The Republic of Kiribati has officially become the 100th Member State of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), marking a significant milestone for the global hydrographic community. This historic landmark opens up numerous benefits of being an IHO Member State, from helping carry out obligations under the SOLAS Convention, to enhancing safety of navigation, maritime security, fisheries management, economic growth, environmental protection, and climate resilience.

TSCOM40

IHO, Monaco  (International Hydrographic Organisation Secretariat)  6 November 2023 10:45 - 12:15 CET (UTC +1)

Hydrography for inland waterways discussed during visit to Bolivia

The IHO paid a high level visit to the Plurinational State of Bolivia on 5 and 6 September, during which hydrographic services for inland waterways were discussed. The landlocked nation borders on several lakes, including Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and also has rivers which form part of the Amazon Basin. These play a vital role in the transport of people and goods in the region.