IHO Innovation & Technology Lab Proposal
The proposal outlines the objectives of the IHO Innovation & Technology Lab, focusing on research projects, global standard-setting, and fostering collaboration. It also details the governance structure, management team roles, and Singapore's in-kind contribution.
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3rd Meeting of the IHO Council IHO Innovation and Technology Lab 7.2 C-3, IHO Secretariat, Monaco, 15 17 October 2019
PROPOSAL: IHO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAB A collective IHO approach towards: Keeping pace and remain relevant with the rapid evolving technologies that will impact on the hydrographic community; Identifying products and services that will be developed and how can we provide the support their development; Contributing to other global initiatives related to seas and oceans, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans and sea and marine resources for sustainable development C-3, IHO Secretariat, Monaco, 15 17 October 2019
OBJECTIVES: IHO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAB a) Facilitate the conduct of research or investigative projects in the laboratory and/or test bedding in the field submitted by IHO Member State(s), IHO organs, or other stakeholders. b) Enable knowledge creation for the evaluation and specification of global standard-setting at the request of eg. IHO member State(s); and c) Foster a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment for researchers and investigators to interact, learn and promote new solutions and technologies, including collaboration with other international organisations under the guidance of a Governing Board (see para 9). C-3, IHO Secretariat, Monaco, 15 17 October 2019
GOVERNANCE: IHO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAB IHO Secretary General or his Appointee. The members would include IHO appointees from member States. C-3, IHO Secretariat, Monaco, 15 17 October 2019
IHO LAB MANAGEMENT TEAM: IHO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAB Roles of IHO Lab Management Team Administrative support from Singapore a)Assess and make recommendations on proposals submitted for funding support; b)Monitor IHO Lab s project activities, progress and outputs; and c)Manage the technical reviews of IHO Lab s projects and new proposals. C-3, IHO Secretariat, Monaco, 15 17 October 2019
SINGAPORE IN KIND CONTRIBUTION: IHO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAB Work Space + Manpower Costs Total estimated costs to be borne by Singapore US$163,000 annually C-3, IHO Secretariat, Monaco, 15 17 October 2019
IHO INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LAB The Council is invited to: a) Discuss and consider the proposal to set up an IHO Innovation and Technology Laboratory ; a) Discuss Singapore s proposal to host this Laboratory at no cost implication to the IHO, including administrative support; and b) Take any other actions that may be appropriate. C-3, IHO Secretariat, Monaco, 15 17 October 2019