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The Gambia Joins the IHO: Strengthening Hydrographic Capacity in West Africa

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) proudly welcomes the Republic of The Gambia as its newest Member State, marking a significant milestone for both the Organization and the West African region. With this accession, the global hydrographic community continues to grow in Africa, underscoring the increasing recognition of the importance of hydrography for safe navigation but also coastal zone management, tourism, UNCLOS obligations and more.

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The Gambia Joins the IHO: Strengthening Hydrographic Capacity in West Africa

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Major Milestone Achieved in Transition to Smart Navigation with Operational Editions of S-100 Standards

In a historic breakthrough for digital navigation, the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Member States have adopted the first set of operational standards within the S-100 framework. This decision paves the way for Coastal States to offer official products and services based on these standards, significantly advancing the field of maritime navigation. The adoption also has profound implications for ocean data collection and sea surveys, as these new products will require enhanced data in order to realize their full potential.

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Major Milestone Achieved in Transition to Smart Navigation with Operational Editions of S-100 Standards

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Seabed data to be discussed at the Ocean Decade Conference

The IHO and the OECD are co-hosting a satellite event during the UN Ocean Decade conference in Barcelona. Entitled "The Seabed Data We Need for the Ocean We Want," this session aims to look at the importance of advancing our understanding of the ocean and fostering increased investment in related activities.

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Seabed data to be discussed at the Ocean Decade Conference

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Participants in the IHO – Korea capacity-building initiative graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi

The IHO attended the graduation ceremony for the ten Hydrographic Science students at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), USA, on Friday 29 July . Of these, three students from Bangladesh, Philippines, and Thailand were part of the Category "A" Master of Science in Hydrographic Science Programme under the IHO-Republic of Korea (ROK) Programme of Technical Cooperation.

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Participants in the IHO – Korea capacity-building initiative graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi

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Capacity-Building Sub-Committee discusses new projects and challenges

The Capacity Building Sub-Committee (CBSC) met last week in Denpasar, Bali, for its annual meeting where participants discussed training and education initiatives. Hosted by Pushidrosal, the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Centre of the Indonesian Navy, the gathering enabled the Committee members to review projects such as the IHO e-learning centre and achievements of the Empowering Women in Hydrography project.

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Capacity-Building Sub-Committee discusses new projects and challenges

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Hydrographic Services and Standards Committee discusses progress in standards

Pushidrosal, the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Centre of the Indonesia Navy, hosted the annual meeting of the Hydrographic Services and Standards Committee (HSSC) last week, in Denpasar, Bali.

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Hydrographic Services and Standards Committee discusses progress in standards

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Is gender-balance just a women’s issue?

Do you think gender-balance is “just a women’s issue”? Is it possible some of your actions are influenced by prejudgements based on gender? How could we address these “unconscious biases”?

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Is gender-balance just a women’s issue?

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Seabed features named after eminent American and Russian scientists

  The work of two outstanding scientists has been recognized this year by the IHO-IOC GEBCO Sub-Committee of Undersea Feature Names (SCUFN) through the approval of the naming of two major undersea features.

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Seabed features named after eminent American and Russian scientists

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Joint IHO-Singapore Innovation and Technology Laboratory Established in Singapore

Singapore and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) launched the Joint IHO-Singapore Innovation and Technology Laboratory on 26 October 2021.

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Joint IHO-Singapore Innovation and Technology Laboratory Established in Singapore