Future Sustainability of IHO INT Chart Concept
The workshop agenda delves into the relevance and sustainability of the IHO INT Chart Concept, highlighting progress, considerations, and possible impacts of transitioning from paper charts to ENC. Key questions are posed for discussion regarding the justification, resource availability, and actions needed for the future of international chart schemes.
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Workshop for Regional INT Charts / ENC Coordinators 25 April Agenda item 7: Preparation for the Future: ENCs and INT Charts Is the IHO INT Chart Concept still valid ? IHB
INT Chart Concept IHO Work Programme 3.6 Coordination of Global Surveying and Charting 3.6.4 Maintain and coordinate INT Chart Schemes and improve the availability of the INT Chart Series
INT Chart Concept Principal aims: create a compact set of medium- and large-scale charts that are specifically designed for planning, landfall and coastal navigation and access to ports used by ships engaged in international trade. avoid duplication of effort
INT Chart Concept Recent new production: New INT Charts 40 32 24 21 15 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
INT Chart Concept Progress towards completion of INT chart concept: 2013 2014 2015 Total charts planned in INT schemes 1980 2013 2009 INT charts published 1514 1558 1588 % of the planned series 76% 77% 79%
INT Chart Concept Some considerations The requirement for paper charts may diminish over time BUT - 60% of the world s cargo fleet < 10000 grt ECDIS carriage requirement >10,000 grt !
INT Chart Concept Some more considerations guidance in S-11 Part A It is recommended that, for the sake of economy, national charts series are designed so that selected charts can be used for the International chart series is this recommendation still applicable / being implemented? is this recommendation impacted by the switch from paper charts to ENC, as the primary driver for chart scheming and production? are there significant additional costs associated with the scheming, management and production of INT charts?
INT Chart Concept So, some questions to consider Is the IHO INT chart concept still justified ? Is it sustainable? Are the resources available ? If Yes, Are there any immediate actions required to complete the schemes? What actions ? Should the INT concept be better aligned with global ENC coverage ? How ?
Workshop for Regional INT Charts / ENC Coordinators 25 April Agenda item 7: Preparation for the Future: ENCs and INT Charts Is the IHO INT Chart Concept still valid ? IHB
