2nd IHO CAPACITY BUILDING SEMINAR NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN MACHC Acapulco, Mexico, 02 – 04 October 2006.

Unit 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SEMINAR

CONTENT

I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. OBJECTIVE OF THE SEMINAR GENERAL CONCEPTS OF HYDROGRAPHY OTHER AREAS OF APPLICATION OF HYDROGRAPHY THE INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO RELATED TO HYDROGRAPHY OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IMO – MISSION – OBJECTIVES – STRUCTURE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION & PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT SOLAS V / REGULATION 9 – STATES’ GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

OBJECTIVE OF THE SEMINAR

BACKGROUND INFORMATION THE OBJECTIVE to raise awareness at governmental level of the importance of hydrography to safety of navigation and national economic development , and to explore initiatives of common regional interest .

DEFINITION OF HYDROGRAPHY

is that branch of applied sciences which deals with the measurement and description features of the seas and coastal areas of the for the primary purpose of navigation and all other marine purposes and activities , including – inter alia- offshore activities, research, protection of the environment, and prediction services.

THE FLEET

THE MERCHANT MARINE

OTHER AREAS OF APPLICATION OF HYDROGRAPHY

THE INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC SCENARIO

1985, UNCLOS

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Establishment of baselines, normal or straight baselines.

- Measurement of the extention of Territorial Sea, C.Zone and EEZ - Definition of the Continental Shelf external limits / extention beyond 200 nautical miles Identifying tracks, trafic separation schemes, sea lanes and inocent passage routes - Deploying submarine cables and ducts, and drilling operations

1998 UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION A/53/32

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Art 21 out “ Invites States to cooperate in carrying hydrographic surveys and in providing nautical services for the purpose of ensuring safe navigation as well as to ensure the greatest uniformity in charts and nautical publications and to coordinate their activities so that hydrographic and nautical information is made available on a worldwide scale ”

2002 SOLAS V, REGULATION 9 « Hydrographic Services » Contracting Governments undertake to arrange for the collection and compilation of hydrographic data and the publication, dissemination and keeping up to date of all nautical information necessary for safe navigation.

2002 SOLAS V

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While a developing Coastal State may rely upon another State for the partial or total provision of services, they should be under the management of a properly constituted and resourced maritime safety authority.

2003 UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION A/RES/58/240

o welcome the work of the IHO and its regional commissions, encourage States to become IHO members, support the IHO trust fund and examine the possibility of partnership with the private sector; o invite IHO and IMO to continue their coordinated efforts and adopt joint measures with respect to enhancing transitioning to ENCs, and to increase coverage of hydrographic information; and o encourage intensified efforts to build capacity for developing countries to improve hydrographic services and production of nautical charts.

2003 IMO RESOLUTION 1.958(23)

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In addition to Regulation 9,

(a) promote the use of (ECDIS) together with the use and further production of official (ENCs); (b) co-operate, in the collection and dissemination of hydrographic data with other Governments having little or no hydrographic capability; (c) promote support for Governments which may request technical assistance in hydrographic matters, in consultation with, and with the assistance of, the Organization Organization; and the International Hydrographic (d) establish hydrographic offices where they do not exist, in consultation with IHO;

2004 UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION 59/24

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Recognizing charting are that critical hydrographic surveys and nautical to the safety of navigation and life at sea, environmental protection, including vulnerable marine ecosystems and the economics of the global shipping industry Encourages intensified efforts to developing countries, in particular for build capacity for the least developed countries and small island developing States , as well as coastal African States, to improve hydrographic services and the production of nautical charts ,

2005 IMO MSC CIRCULAR 1179

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Refers to deficiencies in hydrographic surveying and nautical charting worldwide and their impact on safety of navigation and protection of the marine environment.

Reminds Member Governments on their obligations the Provisions of regulation V/9 and under urge them to take actions to remedy the situation.

Member Governments are invited to bring the attached annex to the attention of their national authorities responsible for Hydrography, Nautical Cartography and Safety of Navigation, as well as of other appropriate parties.

2005 IMO MSC CIRCULAR 1179

A Responsibilities of Coastal States B Status of hydrographic surveying and nautical charting world-wide C Action Required IHO can provide Capacity Building support to assist any State to establish or enhance its hydrographic services

2005 UN RESOLUTION 60/30

“ Encourages intensified efforts to build capacity for developing countries, in particular for the

least developed countries and small islands developing States

, as well as coastal African States, to improve hydrographic services and the production of nautical charts, including electronic charts , as well as the mobilization of resources and building capacity with the support from international financial institutions and the donor community.

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RATIONALITY

All what has been detailed in this section constitutes the rationality under which the IHO is making a great effort in Capacity Building, especially oriented to the MACHC

IHO EFFORTS

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RHCs (MACHC) IHOCBC CB Strategy CB Management Plan & Work Program CB Fund National Co-ordination Committees

We believe we are in the right track, but that is not all. We need the strong involvement of countries in this endeavour. This Seminar has been thought as a facilitator of this process.

OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED :

IHO MISSION

“to facilitate the provision of adequate

and timely hydrographic information for world-wide marine navigation and other purposes, through the co-ordination of the endeavours of national hydrographic offices ”

IHO OBJECTIVES

The co-ordination of the activities of national hydrographic offices ; The greatest possible uniformity in nautical charts and documents; The adoption of reliable and efficient methods of carrying out and exploiting hydrographic surveys; The development of the sciences in the field of hydrography and the techniques employed in descriptive oceanography.

IHO STRUCTURE

CONVENTION AND REGULATIONS INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC CONFERENCE INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC BUREAU REGIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC COMMISSIONS COMMITTEES, COMISSIONS & WORKING GROUPS

IALA

The purpose of IALA is to ensure that seafarers are provided with effective and harmonised marine Aids to Navigation services worldwide to assist in safe navigation of shipping and protection of the environment.

IOC

The purpose of the Commission is to promote international cooperation and to coordinate programmes in research, services and capacity building, in order to learn more about the nature and resources of the ocean and coastal areas and to apply that knowledge for the improvement of management, sustainable development, the protection of the marine environment, and the decision-making processes of its Member States

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SAR

International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979 The 1979 Convention, adopted at a Conference in Hamburg, was aimed at developing an international SAR plan, so that, no matter where an accident occurs, the rescue of persons in distress at sea will be co-ordinated by a SAR organization and, when necessary, by co operation between neighbouring SAR organizations.

MARPOL

The MARPOL Convention is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.

INMARSAT

INMARSAT came into being as an IGO in 1979 to provide global safety and other communications for the maritime community. in 1999 it became the first IGO to be transformed into a private company. INMARSAT form the mainstay of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS),

IMO

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.

IMO’s objectives can be summarised by the phrase:

SAFER SHIPPING AND CLEANER OCEANS.

PRESENTACION IMO

INCLUIR PRESENTACION DEL SR. ROACH

FINAL WORDS

We strongly invite you to take advantage of this opportunity and we expect an active participation from your side.

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION