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Progress on Hydrographic Standards and Services
On 3 May 2021 a 3-day meeting spanning across all time zones began, with sessions starting at 01:00 in the morning for some, ending at 3:00 AM. for others, 120 participants, 29 IHO Member States from Asia, Americas, Europe, Middle-East, South Pacific, 5 NGIOS, 8 industry partners, user representatives… 12 working groups and project teams, an enlightening stakeholders’ session on the theme “Requirements and suggestions for the S-100 Implementation Decade in Navigation Systems – An industry and user perspective”, and more than 20 hydrographic existing and future standards under the spotlight, more than 70 decisions and actions to move forward - that was the 13th annual meeting of the IHO Hydrographic Services & Standards Committee chaired by M. Magnus Wallhagen, from the Swedish Maritime Authority.
IHO Assembly sets the priorities for the next 3 years
The IHO Assembly has finished after 3 days of productive meetings. From 16 to 18 November IHO Member States were able to discuss how to move forward on work items, with the Assembly being held by videoconference.
New director elected at the IHO
Following the postponement of the IHO Assembly due to the covid-19 pandemic, the IHO Secretariat initiated a remote voting procedure to fill the position of IHO Director which will become vacant in September 2020.
Member States Gather in Monaco for the IHO Council Meeting
Delegations representing Member States of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) convened in Monaco last week for the annual meeting of the Council. Participants from 30 Member States sitting on the Council, along with 13 Observers, discussed a wide range of topics including plans for a potential IHO Infrastructure Centre in the Republic of Korea, secure information exchange, and the ongoing transition to digital ocean data systems.
UNCLOS and the international legal framework suitability for ocean activities discussed at ABLOS Conference
The 12th IHO-IAG ABLOS conference brought together participants from all over the world to discuss how the global regulatory framework and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) addresses some of today's most pressing ocean-related challenges. Organised in partnership with the Qatari Standing Committee of the Convention on the Law of the Sea, the 280 participants learned about achievements of UNCLOS, challenges it faces in today’s international context, and gaps to be addressed. One question which emerged repeatedly was whether the convention was flexible enough to address modern issues.
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.
Empowering Women in Hydrography
Despite more and more women working in hydrography, leadership positions are still often occupied by men. In the IHO bodies, only 13% are chaired by women. With the goal of raising awareness about the different jobs available to women in hydrography, and of facilitating them to reach leadership positions, the IHO has launched a new project to “Empower women in Hydrography”.
HSH Prince Albert II opening remarks to the Assembly
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco officially opened the IHO Assembly which is taking place 16 to 18 November by videoconference.
Women in Hydrography: New Data Reveal Gains in Leadership, Gaps in Workforce Representation
The latest data on the number of men and women working in hydrography have been released. With 51 IHO Member States answering the EWH 2025 survey, the results reveal advancements in some areas but also challenges.
