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The 9th Meeting of the Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica (HCA) was held in Simon‟s Town,
South Africa, 12-14 October 2009, organized with great success by Captain KAMPFER, Hydrographer
of South Africa in cooperation with the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP).
The Chairman, Captain GORZIGLIA (IHB Director), welcomed the 12 IHO Member States (Australia,
Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Spain,
United Kingdom and Venezuela), the 5 international organizations (COMNAP, IAATO, GEBCO,
IBCSO and SCAR) and SANAP who all actively participated in the discussions.
The Commission reviewed membership status and confirmed that the Commission was composed of
23 IHO Member States, with the Republic of Korea and Venezuela being the last two members to join
the HCA. Following this point, in accordance with Art 5.2 of the Statutes, the Commission re-elected
RAdm. MONCRIEFF (UK) as Vice Chairman of the HCA.
The Commission reviewed the status of the actions agreed at the last meeting and it was agreed that all
actions had been completed. The reports of the international organizations as well as those from IHO
Member States were commented, as well as the reports on the progress made with the INT chart
scheme, ENC scheme and production and the C-55 status with regard to Antarctica. Several actions
were identified to further progress the subjects discussed.
The Commission noted with satisfaction the constant support and contribution made by COMNAP and
IAATO. It was agreed to hold a seminar on the Importance of Hydrography in Antarctica at the next
IAATO Annual Meeting that will take place in Turin, Italy in June 2010; it was also agreed that
technical visits would be conducted to IAATO ships, before they head for Antarctica, in order to brief
the ships‟ Captains on the procedure of collecting and rendering hydrographic data as “Ships of
Opportunity”. It was felt that the presence of representatives from ATCM and IMO would have been
beneficial in the discussions held.