South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission National Report 2022
"Read about the main achievements, challenges, and future initiatives of the South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission as highlighted in the Solomon Islands' national report. Discover efforts to enhance safety of navigation, address capacity building needs, and overcome obstacles in fulfilling obligations in an archipelagic state. Learn about ongoing support for small island developing states in hydrography and navigation safety."
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19thMeeting of the South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission National Report by SOLOMON ISLANDS South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission
Main achievements during the year Establishment of SIMA as of 1stJanuary 2021. Safety of Navigation is under the Department of Environment Protection and Safety. Recruitment of staff for AtoN and Hydrography including a National MSI Coordinator. Publication of SI National Tide Tables 2022 by AHO, our PCA. Signing of an Agreement between JICA and SIMA for Development Support in Hydrography and Charting. 2 South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission
Main challenges and/or obstructions SI being an archipelagic state of about 1.6million sq. kilometres of sea area with limited resources to fulfil its mandated obligations. The need for Capacity Building Trainings in Hydrographic Surveying software and MSI Management. The slow or no responses from Stakeholders or agencies when requesting informations (FAD s, Port Informations, AtoNs). The recent COVID-19 Pandemic transmission in the country. 3 South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission
Any other matters of interest SWPHC and PCA to continue supporting small islands developing states wherever possible to assist in hydrography and assist in-country in developing processes and procedures to improve the safety of navigation activities. 4 South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission
