Achievements, Challenges, and Plans in Hydrography - Malawi SAIHC Report
Discover the top achievements, challenges, and plans outlined in the national report by B.G. Chigona from Malawi at the 18th Meeting of the Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission. The report highlights completed survey projects, equipment needs, staff training goals, and partnerships to improve hydrographic activities in the region.
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18th Meeting of the Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission National Report by B.G. Chigona MALAWI SAIHC 9, 10 - 12 May, 2022
TOP ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE YEAR Completion of bathymetric Survey in shire River at Kamwamba- for construction of thermal power plant intake; Completion of Bathymetric Survey at Liwonde Railway bridge- for installation of water discharge, flow and level sensors; Cross Section Survey of Lilongwe River is in progress- for delimitation of 100-years water level to mitigate disasters caused by flood;
TOP CHALLENGES AND /OR OBSTRUCTIONS Modern Hydrographic Equipment need to be purchased and installed on the vessel; Lacking expertism and capacity in the production of a Pilot book; Data acquisition, processing and chart production software need to be upgraded or purchase new ones; Department printing press is not functional which makes chart printing difficult;
TOP PLANS THAT AFFECT THE REGION We are striving to get our staff trained in Hydrography and nautical cartography, hence, continuous lobbying with the government to join and become a full member of IHO; The formation of SAIHC African Great Lakes and Rivers sub- working group will assist in eliminating some of the problem faced in this region more specially in Malawi and to fully participate in SAHIC activities; The on going bilateral virtual meetings between UKHO and Malawi Hydrographic Office will greatly assist to bring Malawi government officials on board;
