Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission Report: Achieving IHO Strategic Goals
Explore the latest developments from the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission's report to IRCC13, focusing on strategic planning, important findings, challenges, and proposals. Learn about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, efforts to enhance regional engagement and knowledge sharing among Member States, and upcoming initiatives to address gaps in hydrographic activities.
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Agenda Item 06.1L NORTH INDIAN OCEAN HYDROGRAPHIC COMMISSION (NIOHC) Report to IRCC13 Report to IRCC13 VTC, 23 VTC, 23 25 June 2021 25 June 2021 By Rear Admiral Y N Jayarathna NIOHC Chair IRCC13 IRCC13-06.1L VTC, 23 25 June, 2021
Work on Strategic Plan and Gap Analysis (top 3 aspects) Work on Strategic Plan and Gap Analysis (top 3 aspects) To achieve IHO Strategic plan along with IRCC challenges following actions initiated: 1. Goal 1: S-100 has included as a permanent agenda point in NIOHC meetings and will encourage MS during NIOHC 20. 2. Goal 2: MSDI will be discussed during NIOHC 20 and will encourage MS. 3. Goal 3: a. Training sessions on MSDI/CSB/Seabed 2030 conducted at Regional level to enhance knowledge and sustainable use of the Ocean. b. Arranged to conduct Hydrographic Awareness programmes on MSDI and S10X on year 2021 and 2022 respectively through IHO CB programme. IRCC13 VTC, 23 25 June, 2021
Important Findings (RHC top 3 Important Findings (RHC top 3 challenges / Achievements) challenges / Achievements) Covid 19 pandemic: Had impacted regional engagement among MS and had to postpone NIOHC 20 physical meeting scheduled at Colombo in 2020. NIOHC 20 is rescheduled from 13 15 July 2021 with the consent of MS during an Extraordinary meeting held on 10th December 2020. Same too had to reschedule on VTC mode due continuation of global pandemic situation. Additionally, planned surveys including joint survey activities and physical CB activities were hampered. Few countries within NIOHC region yet to become IHO members, specially countries in Red Sea region where considerable maritime traffic takes place and such countries being encouraged to involve with regional work of NIOHC. IRCC13 VTC, 23 25 June, 2021
Important Findings (RHC top 3 Important Findings (RHC top 3 challenges/Achievement challenges/Achievement) ) Learn Through Each Other programme: Due to pandemic, physical engagement with MS reduced and therefore sharing of knowledge through monthly programmes conducted on VTC mode to enhance cooperation among MS on following topics: January Crowd Sourced Bathymetry February MSDI March Seabed 2030 April SDB May ENC production June Migration from S-57 to S-100 IRCC13 VTC, 23 25 June, 2021
Proposals Proposals Take note of the NIOHC report. Encourage RHCs to arrange frequent VTC training session. Take any other action considered appropriate. IRCC13 VTC, 23 25 June, 2021
