Southern African Hydrographic Commission Achievements and Plans
The Republic of South Africa's National Report to the 17th meeting of the Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission highlights achievements like infrastructure upgrades, legislative progress, and chart publications, along with challenges faced and upcoming plans. The report emphasizes the importance of capacity building initiatives, collaboration with regional partners, and ongoing projects to enhance hydrographic capabilities in the region.
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17th Meeting of the Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission NATIONAL REPORT FROM REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA TO THE SAIHC17 SAIHC17, VTC, 3 4 February 2021
TOP ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR Infrastructure and production software upgrades and training through the Hydrographic Capability Replacement Project to the SANHO has been completed and set to work. The provision of new systems aligns the SANHO with the vision of becoming a data centric organisation. The Hydrographic Act of 2019, has been gazetted on 3 June 2020, providing the legislative status to the SANHO as the National Hydrographic Office and the South African Navy Hydrographer as the National Hydrographer for the Republic. As of December 2020, the complete set of 45 (100%) charts has been achieved with the publishing of INT 7052 (SAN 95) in the 1:1 000 000 INT series, and INT 7580 (SAN 88) in the 1:300 000 INT series. The first draft of the MSI eLearning initiative, aimed at facilitating capacity building initiatives, was rolled out to SAIHC members for comment, and all members are invited to submit comment to the SANHO by 28 February 2021. Provided support to Mozambique with regards to charting initiatives.
TOP CHALLENGES AND /OR OBSTRUCTIONS The SA Navy Printing Unit in Simon s Town has been the primary means of chart and publication printing. The onboard PoD facility was only used to print charts which are larger than the standard DE format, as well as for miscellaneous and ad hoc stock replenishment. Currently the SANHO PoD facility is not capable of printing and/or procuring publications. Infrastructure and production software upgrades through the Hydrographic Capability Replacement Project to the SANHO caused disruptions during the reporting period, but the maintenance of products and the dissemination of MSI continued throughout.
TOP PLANS THAT AFFECT THE REGION (CHARTS, SURVEYS, TRAINING, OTHER) Infrastructure and production software upgrades at the SANHO and the launching of new SMBs through the Hydrographic Capability Replacement Project. The Institute of Maritime Technology (IMT), in conjunction with NOAA and the SANHO, is conducting a CSB data collection pilot project for the GEBCO Seabed 2030 project. IMT has received data loggers from NOAA and field trials is expected to commence early 2021. The introduction of the MSI eLearning package for use throughout the SAIHC and SADC region. Survey data for the Hartebeespoort Dam has been received and production planning for a new leisure craft series chart is currently in progress. The SANHO is also involved closely with SAMSA s initiative to provide aids to navigation to marine estuary areas, including Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Witsand (Breede River mouth), Sedgefield and Velddrift.
ACTIONS REQUESTED FROM SAIHC17 1. SAIHC17 is requested to note the contents of the Report. 2. Members are encouraged to participate and contribute towards CSB projects in aid of the GEBCO Seabed 2030 project. 3. Members are invited to comment on the MSI eLearning initiative before 28 February 2021. Thank you. SAIHC17, VTC, 3 4 February 2021
