Element 1.1 Cooperation with International Organizations and participation in relevant meetings Objective: Maintain relationships with relevant international organizations in order to further the interests of the IHO by enlisting their support and cooperation, and participate in projects of common interest. Represent the IHO and participate in international forums dealing with matters of relevance to the objectives of the IHO and the IHO WP, including: Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 1.1.1 Maintain relationships with the Government of Monaco and the diplomatic corps accredited in Monaco 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.4 Continuous Secretariat SG ADCS and MFA 1.1.2 Maintain relationship with the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 Mariners Ship operators Marine scientific community continuous Secretariat ATCM-41, Ecuador, SG+ADCS 6 nights on site to be conducted in conjunction with HCA meeting (see 3.2.2) Inability for HCA members to ATCM delegates SG ADCS 1.1.3 Maintain relationship with the Comité International Radio Maritime (CIRM) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 Navigation equipment manufacturers continuous Secretariat CIRM Annual Meeting, San Sebastian, Spain, 23-27 Apr Travel cost for 1 SG/Dir/AD 3 nights on site DTECH ADSO )
1.1.4 Maintain relationship with European Union Initiatives (such as INSPIRE and EMODnet) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 continuous Secretariat I IENWG SG/Dir/AD 2 meetings annually. 1 person per meeting DTECH 1.1.5 Maintain relationship with the on Earth Observation (GEO) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 continuous Secretariat GC MSDIWG SG/Dir or AD 1 meeting annually 1 person per meeting DCOORD ADSO
1.1.6 Maintain relationship with the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA including the IALA Committee 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.4 Aids to Navigation authorities, e-Navigation data service providers continuous Secretariat, HSSC WGs ENAV22, Mar, France 5 days on site. AD 19th IALA Conference, 28 May - 2 Jun, Incheon, Republic of Korea (Note: Chairs of and NIPWG encouraged to attend). SG 3 days on site ENAV23, Sep, France 5 days on site. AD Annual IALA-IHO Secretariat Liaison Meeting (Possibly meeting with another meeting). SG/Dir DTECH ADDT 1.1.7 Maintain relationship with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), including: IEC Technical Committee 80 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 Equipment Type approval bodies continuous Secretariat, HSSC WGs Dir or AD 3 days on site (if required) ADDT
1.1.8 Maintain relationship with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), including: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.4 Mariners Ship operators continuous Secretariat DTECH ADSO 1.1.8.1 - Assembly attendance only if agenda relates directly to IHO matters of interest No Assembly meeting in 2018 SG ADSO 1.1.8.2 - Council C 120, London, UK. SG 2-6 Jul (tbc) C 121, London, UK. SG 19-23 Nov (tbc) attendance only if agenda relates directly to IHO matters of interest SG ADSO 1.1.8.3 - MSC MSC 99, London, UK, May. ADSO MSC 100, London, UK, 3-7 Dec. ADSO DTECH ADSO
1.1.8.4 - NCSR NCSR 5, London, UK, Feb, DTECH+ADSO 6 nights on site. IMO/ITU EG 14, London, UK, Jul (tbc). ADSO 6 nights on site DTECH ADSO 1.1.8.5 - TCC TC 68, London, UK, 18-20 Jun (tbc) DCOORD or ADCC 3 nights on site DCOORD ADCC 1.1.9 Maintain relationship with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, including: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 Marine scientific community continuous Secretariat, GC, MSDIWG DCOORD ADSO 1.1.9.1 - Assembly No Assembly meeting in 2018 DCOORD ADSO 1.1.9.2 - Executive Council EC 51, Paris, France, 2-6 July DCOORD or ADSO attendance only if agenda relates directly to IHO matters of interest DCOORD ADSO
1.1.9.3 - Specialized WGs DCOORD ADSO 1.1.10 Maintain relationship with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), including: - ISO Technical Committee 211 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 continuous Secretariat or ADDT One meeting in Europe? One meeting in the US or in Asia? 6 nights on site for each meeting DTECH ADDT 1.1.11 Maintain relationship with the Joint Board of Geospatial Information Societies (JB-GIS) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 annual Secretariat 1 meeting annually if coinciding with other meetings. No significant additional cost SG 1.1.12 Maintain relationship with United Nations (UN) organizations based in New York, including: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 Marine geospatial data providers and users continuous Secretariat ABLOS MSDIWG SG ADCS
1.1.12.1 - the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management and WG on Marine Geospatial Information UN-GGIM-8, UNHQ, August SG 6 nights on site SG ADCS 1.1.12.2 - the UN Division on Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea UNICPOLOS 19, New York, Jun (tbc) SPLOS-27, New York, Jun (tbc) A73/LOS, New York, Dec (tbc) SG or Director New York 6 nights on site per meeting SG ADCS 1.1.12.3 - the UN (UN Expert Group on Geographical Names (UNGEGN) UNGEGN-31, and date to be decided SG or ADCS SG ADCS 1.1.13 Maintain relationship with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 Mariners Ship operators Maritime continuous Secretariat EC 70; Geneva, Switzerland SG or ADSO SG ADSO
1.1.14 Maintain relationship with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 Marine geospatial data providers and users continuous Secretariat ISA Assembly, Jamaica, mid year SG/Dir or ADSO 6 nights on site SG ADSO 1.1.15 Maintain relationships with international and observer organizations when their agendas have relevance to the programme of the IHO 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 continuous Secretariat Participation to be determined on an annual subject to the agenda of the organization and its significance to the IHO WP SG or Director and AD responsible for the subject matter, as appropriate 1.1.15.1 19th session of the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) forum Early April Viña del Mar, Chile Local MS to be invited to represent the IHO – otherwise no IHO representation ADCC 1.1.15.2 4th Conference of the Association of African Maritime Administrations Egypt IHO attendance only if relevant topics on the agenda and funding becomes available DTECH ADDT
1.1.15.3 COMNAP (Council of Managers of National Antarctic Program) 30th COMNAP AGM IHO attendance only if relevant topics on the agenda and funding becomes available SG ADCS 1.1.15.4 IMSO (International Mobile Satellite Organization) Assembly 25th Session of the Assembly of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)ADSO 09-12 Oct (tbc) IMO, London, UK 5 nights on site DTECH ADSO IMSO - Advisory Committee 41st Session of the Advisory Committee of IMSO 14-15 May (tbc) 42nd Session of the Advisory Committee of IMSO 06-07 Sep (tbc) IMO, London, UK IHO attendance only if relevant topics on the agenda and funding becomes available DTECH ADSO
1.1.15.10 Annual meeting of international organizations on international (OECD) 5th annual meeting of international organizations on international rule-making. April Europe 2 nights on site SG ADSO Element 1.2 Information Management Objective: Provide Member States and IHO stakeholders with accurate and relevant information in a timely and accessible manner. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 1.2.1 Maintain and extend the IHO website 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 3.2 3.3 4.1 continuous Secretariat Use of commercial contract support (External website maintenance included in 1.2.3) SG ADDT 1.2.2 Maintain and extend the IHO GIS, webserver and web mapping services in support of RHCs, ENC production coordination, INT chart coordination, C-55 and other related activities 1.1 1.2 continuous Secretariat May include use of commercial contract support and/or MS support SG ADDT
1.3.2 Encourage new membership of the IHO 2.3 2.4 Participation of non-Member States in RHC and IHO activities. New Member States. Secretariat, RHC Chairs (except: ARHC, NHC, NSHC, USCHC) Visits normally undertaken as side-trips in conjunction with travel to other meetings. Some high-level visits funded by Capacity Building Fund (see programme 3). 2 nights on site per visit SG and Directors All ADs 1.3.2.1 Undertake high-level visits to Governments of non-MS SG or Director At least 2 visits, 2 nights on site for each visit SG and Directors All ADs 1.3.3 Celebrate World Hydrography Day including the preparation of information to support the themes 1.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 annual Secretariat, Member States SG ADCC 1.3.4 Compile and publish P-1 – International Hydrographic Review with the assistance of a paid editor 1.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 continuous Secretariat, Member States Lack of suitable papers provided by MS and other contributors DCOORD ADCC
Element 1.5 Secretariat Services Objective: Ensure that the Secretariat meets the requirements set by the member states, by providing the best service within the resources available. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 1.5.1 Maintain formal communication between the Secretariat and the Member States through Circular Letters 2.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 continuous Secretariat SG 1.5.2 Maintain, update and develop procedures to facilitate and improve the effectiveness of the finance and administrative work of the Secretariat All continuous Secretariat SG MFA 1.5.3 Provide in-house translation services English/French and French/English in support of the IHO WP Include Spanish translations as much as possible in accordance with the relevant IHO Resolutions 2.2 4.1 4.3 4.4 continuous Secretariat Translation workload exceeds the translating capacity of the existing number of SG MFA 1.5.4 Engage contract support to supplement the maintenance and development of IHO publications beyond the resources or competence of the Secretariat or the IHO WGs, including: - Translation - Technical editing 3.3 4.1 continuous Secretariat SG MFA
outside the IHO milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 1.6.1 Prepare and conduct the 2nd session of the IHO Assembly 2.1 2.2 4.1 4.4 2020 Secretariat SG ADCC 1.6.1.1 Pre-meeting briefing and preparation for Chair of the Assembly Secretariat of Assembly Assembly Chair No requirement in 2018 SG ADCC 1.6.2 Prepare and conduct annual sessions of the IHO Council 2.1 2.2 4.1 4.4 Annual Secretariat Costs for additional support staff – particularly stenographers SG ADCS 1.6.2.1 Pre-meeting briefing and preparation for Chair of Council Secretariat of Council Council Chair Monaco? I night on site SG ADCS WORK PROGRAMME 2 HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES AND STANDARDS Concept:
Element 2.1 Programme Coordination Objective: Monitor and implement Programme 2 through the HSSC and its subordinate organs. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 2.1.1 Organize, prepare, and report annual meetings of HSSC 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.6 Monitor and approve HSSC Work Programme - Annual HSSC Chair WG Chairs Secretariat HSSC-10, Rostock, Germany, 14-18 May +ADDT +ADCS 6 nights on site Inability of MS and others to participate in meetings DTECH ADCS 2.1.1.1 Pre-meeting briefing and preparation for Chair Monaco?, 1 night on site DTECH ADCS 2.1.2 Organize, prepare and report meetings of HSSC working groups 1.4 As defined in the HSSC Work Programme WG Chairs Secretariat Inability of MS and others to participate in meetings DTECH AD assigned to the relevant WG or body 2.1.2.1 S-100WG S-100WG-3 10-13 Apr Singapore AD + TSSO 5 nights on site ADDT 2.1.2.2 ENCWG-3 16-18 Apr Sydney, Australia AD + TSSO 5 nights on site DTECH ADDT 2.1.2.3 S-100TSM S_100TSM-6 Sep ADDT 6 nights on site ADDT
2.1.2.4 NCWG ADCS 2.1.2.5 NIPWG-5 NIPWG-5 12-16 Mar Genoa, Italy ADCS 4 nights on site DTECH ADCS 2.1.2.6 DQWG DQWG-13 15-19 Jan Monaco ADCS 2.1.2.7 TWCWG-3 16-20 Apr Valparaiso, Chile ADSO 6 nights on site DTECH ADSO 2.1.2.8 ABLOS ABLOS-25 22-25 Oct Doha, Qatar ADSO 6 nights on site DTECH ADSO 2.1.2.9 HSPT-2 HSPT-2 1st/2nd week Jul ?? Niterói, Brazil ADSO 3 nights on site DTECH ADSO
2.1.3 Prepare for and represent HSSC at meetings of the IHO Council 1.1 Submit report and recommendations - Annual HSSC Secretariat HSSC 4 nights on site Funded only if country of Chair is not represented in the Council DTECH ADCS 2.1.4 Prepare for and represent HSSC at 2nd session of the IHO Assembly 1.1 Submit reports and recommendations (through the Council) - 2020 HSSC Chair Secretariat No action in 2018 DTECH ADCS 2.1.5 Monitor the development of related international standards, specifications and guidance 1.2 IALA IEC IMO ISO OGC Identify and attend relevant meetings and activities and report outcome - as required (see also programme 1) HSSC Chair Group, Secretariat Participation to be determined on the agenda of the relevant meeting and the level of involvement of the secretariat. Travel cost for 1 AD per meeting. 5 nights on site per meeting. DTECH AD relevant to the standard being discussed 2.1.5.1 IMO-IHO Harmonization on Data Modelling (HGDM) HGDM-2 Sep ?? London, UK (tbc) ADDT 6 nights on site DTECH ADDT 2.1.6 Provide technical outreach, advice and guidance in relation to IHO standards, specifications and guidance 4.1 Identify and attend relevant meetings and activities and report outcome - as required HSSC Chair Group, Secretariat DTECH ADDT
2.1.6.1 E-navigation Underway International 2018 SG or DTECH 24-26 Jan Ferry Route Copenhagen,– Oslo 4 nights on site DTECH ADSO 2.1.6.2 E-navigation Underway Asia-Pacific 2018 Local MS to be invited to represent the IHO – otherwise no IHO representation ADDT 2.1.6.3 E-navigation Underway North America 2018 Buzzards Bay, MA, USA (tbc) Local MS to be invited to represent the IHO – otherwise no IHO representation DTECH ADDT 2.1.6.4 OGC Technical and Planning Committee Meetings IHO attendance only if relevant topics on the agenda and funding becomes available DTECH ADDT 2.1.6.5 Meeting of the OGC Marine Domain Working Group IHO attendance only if relevant topics on the agenda and funding becomes available DTECH ADDT 2.1.6.6 Shallow Survey 2018 Dir or AD 01-03 Oct Saint-John’s, Newfoundland, Canada 4 nights on site DTECH ADSO
2.1.7 Specify and develop a Document Management System for the collaborative drafting of complex standards 1.1 Draft preliminary specifications and investigate possible solutions HSSC Group, Secretariat DTECH ADCS 2.1.8 Maintain and extend IHO Resolutions (M-3) related to technical issues 1.1 Draft proposed amendments for the consideration of the Council 2019 HSSC, All WGs DTECH AD assigned to the relevant WG or body
Element 2.2 Foundational Nautical Cartography Framework Objective: Develop, maintain and promote the foundational standards, specifications, guidelines and services related to nautical cartography to meet the requirements of the stakeholders. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 2.2.1 Maintain S-4 (Regulations for International (INT) Charts and Chart Specifications of the IHO) and related publications (INT 1/2/3) 1.4 NCWG ADCS 2.2.2 Maintain S-11 Part A - Guidance for the Preparation and Maintenance of International Chart Schemes and Catalogue of International (INT) Charts 1.4 NCWG DTECH ADCS 2.2.3 Maintain the INToGIS infrastructure 1.1 NCWG, Secretariat Support of the Republic of Korea DTECH Element 2.3 S-100 Framework Objective: Develop, maintain and promote the S-100 framework in order to meet the requirements of the stakeholders. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 2.3.1 Maintain and extend the GI Registry 1.4 S-100WG, Secretariat Support of the Republic of DTECH ADDT
2.3.2 Maintain and extend S-100 - IHO Universal Hydrographic Data Model 1.4 S-100 Test bed - 2018 Edition 4.0.0 S-100 - 2020 S-100WG Inability of MS and others to participate in the work DTECH ADDT 2.3.3 Develop and maintain S-99 - Operational Procedures for the Organization and Management of the S-100 Geospatial Information Registry 1.4 Edition 2.0.0 S-99 - 2018 S-100WG DTECH ADDT 2.3.4 Develop and maintain S-10x Product Specifications 1.4 ECDIS OEM GIS Community Data providers Edition 1.0.0 S-101 – 2018 S-101 Implementation Plan – 2018 Edition 2.0.0 S-102 – 2017 Edition 1.0.0 S-111 – 2018 Edition 1.0.0 S-122 – 2019 Edition 1.0.0 S-123 – 2020 Project Relevant WGs Any contract support to be funded by the Special Projects Fund Inability of MS and others to participate in the work DTECH ADDT and/or AD assigned to the relevant WG or body 2.3.5 Provide advice and guidance to other organizations developing S-100 based Product Specifications 1.2 1.3 S-100WG Secretariat Travel cost for 1 AD per meeting. 3 nights on site per meeting. Up to 2 meetings annually. Limited expertise available DTECH ADDT and/or AD assigned to the relevant WG or body
Element 2.4 S-57 Framework Objective: Maintain the S-57 framework fit for purpose. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 2.4.1 Maintain S-52 - Specifications for Content and Display Aspects of ECDIS 1.4 OEM ENCWG DTECH ADDT 2.4.2 Maintain S-57 - IHO Transfer Standard for Digital Hydrographic Data, including ENC Product Specification 1.4 ECDIS OEM Data servers ENCWG Inability of MS and others to participate in the work ADDT 2.4.3 Maintain S-58 - ENC Validation Checks 1.4 ENCWG Inability of MS and others to participate in the work DTECH ADDT 2.4.4 Maintain S-61 - Product Specification for Raster Navigational Charts (RNC) 1.4 ECDIS OEM Data servers No action expected ENCWG DTECH ADDT 2.4.5 Maintain S-63 - IHO Data Protection Scheme 1.4 ENCWG, DPSWG Inability of MS and others to participate in the work DTECH ADDT 2.4.6 Maintain S-64 - IHO Test Data Sets for ECDIS 1.4 DPSWG DTECH ADDT 2.4.7 Maintain S-65 - ENCs: Production, Maintenance and Distribution Guidance 1.4 ENCWG DTECH ADDT
2.4.8 Maintain S-66 - about Electronic Charts and Carriage Requirements 1.4 New Edition 2019 (tbc) ENCWG DTECH ADCS 2.4.9 Maintain S-67 – Mariners’ to Accuracy of ENCs 1.4 Ed. 1.0.0 DQWG DTECH ADCS Element 2.5 Support the implementation of e-navigation and Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures (MSDI) Objective: Provide technical support to the development of new services and functionalities required by the implementation of e-navigation and MSDI. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 2.5.1 Monitor and assess requirements related to data flow, data security, data quality, backup arrangements, time-varying information, etc. 1.1 2.5 All WG Inability of MS and others to participate in the work DTECH ADCS 2.5.2 Support the development and implementation of Maritime Service Portfolios (MSP) 1.1 2.5 IALA IMO Preparation of the provision of a MSP “Hydrographic Information” – 2018. Provision of an MSP “Hydrographic Information” – 2019(include participation in the IMO/IHO HGDM) NIPWG NCWG S-100WG TWCWG WWNWS-SC Inability of MS and others to participate in the work DTECH ADSO
Element 2.8 Other technical standards, specifications, guidelines and tools Objective: Maintain technical standards, specifications, guidelines and tools not included in the previous elements fit for purpose. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 2.8.1 Maintain S-12 - Standardization of List of Lights and Fog Signals 1.4 Revision as appropriate. No action expected NIPWG ADSO 2.8.2 Maintain S-32- Hydrographic Dictionary 1.4 New trilingual wiki version - 2019 HDWG Any contract support to be funded by the Special Projects Fund Inability of MS and others to participate in the work ADSO 2.8.3 Maintain S-49 - Standardization of Mariners' Routeing Guides 1.4 Revision as appropriate DTECH ADCS 2.8.4 Maintain the list of standard tidal constituent 1.4 Continuous TWCWG DTECH ADSO 2.8.5 Maintain the inventory of national tide gauges and current meters 1.1 Continuous TWCWG ADSO WORK PROGRAMME No. 3
Element 3.1 Programme Coordination Objective: Promote and coordinate activities that might benefit from a regional approach: - establish, coordinate and enhance cooperation in hydrographic activities amongst States on a regional basis, and between regions; - establish co-operation to enhance the delivery of the Capacity Building Work Programme; - monitor the work of specified IHO inter-organizational bodies engaged in activities that require inter-regional cooperation and coordination. The IRCC will foster coordination between all RHCs and other bodies that have a global/regional structure (including: HCA, GGC, CBSC, IBSC, WWNWS-SC, WEND-WG). Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 3.1.1 Organize, prepare and report annual meetings of IRCC 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Monitor and approve IRCC Work Programme – Annual IRCC Chair, RHC Chairs, Chairs of the IRCC Bodies, Secretariat IRCC-10, Goa, India, June DCOORD +ADCC 4 nights on site to be held in tandem with 3.3.1 Inability of MS and others to participate in meetings DCOORD ADCC
3.2.1 Prepare for and report meetings of the Regional Hydrographic Commissions (RHC): 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5 2.6 3.2 3.3 4.3 Submit report and recommendations – normally Annually RHC Chairs Secretariat Inability of MS and others, particularly MS, to participate in meetings DCOORD ADCC 3.2.1.1 ARHC – Arctic Regional Hydrographic Commission ARHC8, date and venue to be decided SG 3 nights on site SG ADCS 3.2.1.2 BSHC - Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission BSHC23, date and to be decided SG 3 nights on site SG ADSO 3.2.1.3 EAHC - East Asia Hydrographic Commission EAHC SC5, China, March SG 4 nights on site SG ADDT 3.2.1.4 EAtHC - Eastern Atlantic Hydrographic Commission EAtHC15, Lagos, Nigeria, 17-19 Oct DTECH + ADCS 3 nights on site DTECH ADCS
3.2.1.5 MACHC - Meso American - Caribbean Sea Hydrographic Commission MACHC19, date and venue to be decided DCOORD + ADCC 6 nights on site DCOORD ADCC 3.2.1.6 MBSHC - Mediterranean and Black Seas Hydrographic Commission No meeting in 2018 will meet in Romania, 2-3 May DCOORD 2 nights on site DCOORD ADCS 3.2.1.7 NHC - Nordic Hydrographic Commission NHC62, Sweden, 10-12 Apr SG 3 nights on site SG ADDT 3.2.1.8 NIOHC - North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission NIOHC18, Goa, date to be decided DCOORD + ADSO 4 nights on site DCOORD ADSO 3.2.1.9 NSHC - North Sea Hydrographic Commission NSHC32, Belgium, March SG 3 nights on site SG ADSO RSAHC - ROPME Sea Area Hydrographic Commission No meeting in 2018 DCOORD ADSO
- Southern Africa and Islands Hydrographic Commission SAIHC15, date and venue to be decided DTECH 3 nights on site DTECH ADDT SEPRHC - South East Pacific Regional Hydrographic Commission + ADCC or interpreter No meeting in 2018 ADCC SWAtHC - South West Atlantic Hydrographic Commission SWAtHC12, Montevideo, Uruguay, April DTECH + ADCC or interpreter 3 nights on site DTECH ADCC SWPHC - South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission SWPHC15, Kiribati, February DTECH + ADCC 4 nights on site DTECH ADCC USCHC - USA and Canada Hydrographic Commission USCHC41, Victoria, Canada, DCOORD 2 nights on site DCOORD ADDT
3.2.2 Organize, prepare for and report meetings of Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica (HCA) 2.1 2.2 2.5 2.6 3.2 3.3 4.3 COMNAP IAATO IALA Submit report and recommendations - Annually. Conduct a risk assessment for the Antarctic region and develop a work programme to improve Antarctic charting - 2018. Through IHO Secretariat to submit to ATCM the risk assessment conducted by HCA for the Antarctic Region together with a proposed HCA work programme to improve Antarctic charting, for consideration, endorsement and support from ATCM - 2019. HCA Chair Observers Secretariat HCA15, Ecuador SG+ADCS 6 nights on site Inability of Members and others to participate in HCA meetings or to engage with Antarctic organizations SG ADCS 3.2.3 Contribute to improving the framework of IHO response to marine disasters 3.3 Improve the relevant guidelines for disaster risk reduction. Continuous RHC Chairs, Secretariat DCOORD ADSO 3.2.4 Maintain and enhance the underlying database and IHO Publication C55 – Status of Hydrographic Surveying and Nautical Charting Worldwide 4.4 Develop a new framework for the input, presentation and assessment of the survey and nautical cartography status in C-55 Secretariat DCOORD ADCC
Element 3.3 Capacity Building Objective: Assess the hydrographic surveying, nautical charting and nautical information status of nations and regions hydrography is developing. - Provide guidelines for the development of local hydrographic capabilities taking into account the regional context and possibilities of support for shared capabilities. - Identify regional requirements and study the possibilities for capacity building assistance and training from the CB Fund and other sources. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 3.3.1 Organize, prepare and report annual meetings of the Capacity Building (CBSC) 2.3 2.4 3.3 3.4 4.4 IMO IALA Monitor and approve CB Work Programme (CBWP). Annual CBSC Chair CB Coordinators Secretariat CBSC16, Goa, 30 May-1 June DCOORD +ADCC 5 nights on site to be held in tandem with 3.1.1 DCOORD ADCC 3.3.1.1 Pre-meeting briefing and preparation for of CBSC CBSC Chair Monaco I night on site Funded from the CB Fund administrative expenses, when required DCOORD ADCC 3.3.2 Manage the IHO Capacity Building Fund 4.4 CBSC Chair Secretariat DCOORD ADCC/MFA 3.3.3 Develop and maintain a Capacity Building Management System 4.4 Support the implementation of CBWP Continuous CBSC Chair Secretariat DCOORD ADCC
outside the IHO milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 3.5.1 Organize, prepare and report annual meetings of the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS-SC) 1.2 2.1 4.3 IMO, IALA, IMSO Monitor and the IHO/IMO World-Wide Navigational Warning Service including NAVAREA and coastal warnings. Annual WWNWS-SC Chair Secretariat WWNWS10, Monaco date to be decided, ADSO DCOORD ADSO 3.5.2 Conduct annual meetings of the WWNWSSC Document Review Working Group 1.2 2.1 IMO IALA IMSO WMO Maintain the documents. Annual WWNWS-SC Chair Secretariat ADSO 3 nights on site, DCOORD ADSO 3.5.3 Maintain and extend the following IHO standards, specifications and publications: - relevant IHO Resolutions in M-3 - Resolutions of the IHO, - S-53 - Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on Maritime Safety Information 1.2 2.1 3.3 IMO IMSO WMO Provide update to WWNWS documentation. Continuous WWNWS-SC Chair Secretariat DCOORD ADSO 3.5.4 Liaise with IMO and WMO on the delivery of MSI within the GMDSS 1.2 IMO IALA IMSO WMO Ensure maintenance of service delivery. Continuous Chair Secretariat ADSO 1 meeting, 2 days per year within Europe (London/ Genève/ Monaco) Lack of engagement of national MSI Coordinators with the relevant NAVAREA Coordinator DCOORD ADSO
3.5.5 Participate and contribute to the IMO work items on the modernization of the GMDSS and the development of the enavigation implementation plan 1.2 2.1 2.5 IMO IALA IMSO WMO Monitor projects to ensure maintenance of service delivery at least at current levels, investigation areas for improvement. Continuous WWNWS-SC Chair Secretariat DCOORD ADSO 3.5.6 Improve the delivery and exploitation of MSI to global shipping by taking full advantage of technological developments 1.2 2.1 2.5 IMO IALA IMSO, WMO Progress development of PS to align with the development of and GMDSS modernization (see element 2.5). Continuous WWNWS-SC Chair Secretariat DCOORD ADSO Element 3.6 Ocean Mapping Programme Objective: Contribute to global ocean mapping programmes through the IHO/IOC General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) Project, the International Bathymetric Chart (IBC) Projects and other related international initiatives. Improve the availability of shallow bathymetry for purposes other than nautical charting. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager
3.6.5 Support cooperative bathymetric data gathering programmes, including: 2.6 Contribute to global and regional ocean mapping programmes. CSBWG Chair, GGC Chair Secretariat ADSO 2 meetings - funded by EU DCOORD ADSO 3.6.5.1 including; the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance(AORA) 3.6.5.2 Seabed 2030 Project Chair GGC Secretariat 3.6.6 Maintain IHO bathymetric publications, including: B-4 - Information Concerning Recent Bathymetric Data B-6 - Standardization of Undersea Feature Names B-8 - Gazetteer of Geographical of Undersea Features B-9 - GEBCO Digital Atlas B-10 - The History of GEBCO B-11 - IHO-IOC GEBCO Cook Book) 2.6 IOC Maintain publications updated GGC Secretariat DCOORD
3.6.7 Contribute to outreach and education about ocean mapping. Increase understanding of the importance of hydrography and interest in following ocean mapping as a career 1.5 2.6 3.4 IOC Development of Roadmap for Outreach and Education Working Development of Education Materials. Printing of GEBCO World Map in MS. Continuous GGC Chair Secretariat Provided from GEBCO Fund DCOORD ADSO 3.6.8 Maintain GEBCO Web site 1.5 2.6 3.4 BODC Content of GEBCO web site continually updated with news items; information about meetings and events and information about and links to new products. Continuous GGC Secretariat Provided from GEBCO Fund DCOORD ADSO 3.6.9 Develop short course and course material on compiling digital bathymetric models (DBMs) to be included in GEBCO from a heterogeneous bathymetric source database 1.5 2.6 3.4 Course curriculum and schedule for first course occasion. 2018 GGC Chair Secretariat DCOORD ADSO 3.6.10 Update and enhance the GEBCO Gazetteer (B-8) for internet access 1.5 Continuing enhancement and maintenance to incorporate new names from each SCUFN meeting. Annually GGC Director DCDB Secretariat DCOORD ADCS
Element 3.7 Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures Objective: Monitor developments related to the hydrographic component of Spatial Data Infrastructures, to develop and maintain the relevant IHO publications, and to provide technical advice as appropriate. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager 3.7.1 Organize, prepare and report annual meetings of the Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures Working Group (MSDIWG) 2.5 OGC SPC Continuous MSDIWG Chair Secretariat MSDIWG9, Niteroi, Brazil, 29 Jan-2 Feb ADCC 5 nights on site DCOORD ADCC 3.7.2 Maintain the relevant IHO standards, specifications and publications on MSDI, including C-17 2.5 Revised version of IHO publication - 2018 MSDIWG Secretariat DCOORD ADCC 3.7.3 Develop training syllabi for MSDI and associated learning subjects 2,5 Course materiel for standardised MSDI training course - 2018 MSDIWG Chair Secretariat DCOORD ADCC Element 3.8 International Standards for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers Objective: Establish minimum standards of competence for hydrographic surveyors and nautical cartographers. Task Description SD Notable outside the IHO Notable deliverables / milestones and timing in 2018 Lead authority / Participants Notable specific resources from the IHO budget / dates/ venue / Secretariat participants Significant risks to delivery Principal Director Principal Manager