Maximising Access to Hydrographic Information Paul Canham UKHO

Insufficient knowledge of seabed Hydrographic data important for wider uses Less than 20% of data collected available to HOs Cost of bathymetric survey is high HOs to increase engagement with stakeholders Principles

IRCC6 action 47 “Propose an IHO resolution on maximizing access to hydrographic information when delivering the IRCC report to the EIHC EIHC5 “It needs further consideration” “It will be reviewed at IRCC7” IRCC7 IRCC7-11B Guidance on Access to Bathymetric Data Collected for Commercial or Scientific Purposes (IHB) Background

Proposed IHO Resolution (Annex A) Supported by: ●Promotion leaflet (Annex B) ●Best Practice Guidance (Annex C) ●IMO MSC Circular letter (Annex D) Approach

Outlines the principles and proposes that: ­ MS seek improved access to data ­ IHB will produce a leaflet to promote needs and benefits ­ IHB will engage with IMO ­ IHB will engage with other stakeholders ●Recommends survey utilisation best practice Proposed IHO Resolution (Annex A)

For engagement with stakeholders by IHB and MS to: ●Explain the need for access to more survey data ●Seek cooperation with stakeholders ●Promote role of HOs Promotion leaflet (Annex B)

A template for ●Establishing principles of HOs’ role in coordination of data capture ●Potential clauses in survey contracts ●MOUs with government departments Best Practice Guide (Annex C)

An example of what might be useful to: ●Announce a new IHO resolution ●Promote the contribution of better survey data/coverage to the safety of navigation ●Encourage IMO members to engage with IHO members IMO MSC CL (Annex D)

IRCC7 invited to ●Review proposed IHO Resolution ●Consider value and further development of the supporting documents ●Agree a way forward Way forward