international hydrographic organization 2003 - IHO

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INDUSTRY / STAKEHOLDERS WORKSHOP
For the fourth year in succession, the IHB Directing Committee hosted a workshop at the
International Hydrographic Bureau, Monaco, 16–17 June 2003, to foster cooperation between the IHO
and Industry/Stakeholders organizations. The workshop which was well attended included about 50
members from hydrographic or navigational equipment manufacturers, data producers, academia,
mariners, chart agents and representatives of Hydrographic offices or other national maritime
organizations.
Although one of the major subjects was, as in previous years, ENC production (or rather the lack
thereof), it appeared that a primary goal of these gatherings, namely to establish a liaison mechanism
between “Industry” and the IHO, was coming closer to being achieved. This year‟s conference saw
some well-prepared proposals from both the IHO and Industry.
A strong warning not to lose the interest of the end users of the hydrographic product was voiced by
representatives of both the Industry and Users.
S-44 – IHO STANDARDS FOR HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS
Chaiperson:
Secretary :
Vice-Admiral A. MARATOS (IHB President)
Lt. Cdr. S. SHIPMAN (IHB PAH)
Since the publication of the 4 th Edition of S-44 in 1998, the Working Group has been placed in
abeyance pending the requirement for a 5 th Edition.
HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING
IHO HYDROGRAPHIC DICTIONARY WORKING GROUP (HDWG)
Chairperson and Secretary:
Lt. Cdr. Steve SHIPMAN (IHB)
No meeting of this Working Group took place in 2003.
TIDAL COMMITTEE
Chairperson:
Vice-Chairperson:
Secretary:
Commander John PAGE
Lt. Cdr. Steve SHIPMAN (IHB)
The Vth Tidal Committee Meeting was hosted by the „Dirección de Hidrografía y Navegación, Marina
de Guerra del Perú‟ at the Hotel Las Americas in Lima, Peru, from 23 to 25 April 2003. The meeting
was attended by representatives from: Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Peru, the
United Kingdom and the IHB. A wide range of subjects were discussed and the Final Report is posted
on the Tidal Committee page of the IHO web site.
IAG EUREF
A meeting of the European Combined Geodetic Network took place in Frankfurt from 4-5 September.
The standards to be met for Space Observations, (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and Laser), Gravity
Observations (Super-conducting and Absolute), Levelling, Tide-gauges and other observations were
agreed. Tide-gauge observations must satisfy the general recommendations of the International
Oceanographic Commission (IOC) in order to fulfil the standards of the international sea-level centres,
networks and services such as the Permanent Service for Mean Seal Level (PSMSL), European Sea