Southern African and Islands HC
| Chair: | Capt. Nicolette le Roux (South Africa) |
| Vice-Chair: | Mr. Mohummad Shamad Ayoob Saab (Mauritius) |
| Members: | Angola, France, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Norway, Republic of South Africa, Seychelles, United Kingdom. |
| Associate Members: | Comoros, India, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Portugal, Tanzania. |
| IHO Secretary Representatives: | Director John NYBERG Assistant Director Yong BAEK |
Brief History
The Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission (SAIHC) was established in Cape Town, South Africa on 29 August 1996, on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of SAIHC as part of a regional initiative. Its first Chairman was Captain (SAN) B.D. Law, Hydrographer of the SA Navy. The main objective of the meeting was to improve hydrography in the region. South Africa was appointed Coordinator of the INT Chart Scheme Region H. The main achievements have been the agreements reached to improve surveying and charting in the region, with focus on capacity building.
Statutes
Original: Cape Town, South Africa, 29 August 1996.
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