Jeppesen Marine and BSH Conclude Pilot Program

27/05/2008

Jeppesen Marine and Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) have concluded a pilot project that tested the feasibility of converting BSH sailing directions content into Jeppesen print, online and data presentations that BSH certified as preserving the BSH content. The findings of the study were well received by the IHO Standardization of Nautical Publications Working Group (SNPWG).

The pilot study report, co-authored by Jeppesen Marine and BSH, provided useful insight for both hydrographic offices and private sector industry participants who are starting to consider plans to move toward compliance with the emerging S-100 family of standards that will more closely integrate nautical publications and marine charting.

During the study Jeppesen Marine defined an XML solution, converted the sample sailing directions content to a single XML repository, and produced print, web and CSV data extract output that preserve the BSH source content. BSH provided sample updates to the sailing directions and Jeppesen applied the updates in the XML repository and demonstrated the ability to produce updated versions of the three prototype encapsulations. The scope of this pilot was limited, but the evidence supports the conclusion that the industry could benefit right away by utilizing aspects of the SNPWG object model and the recommendations of the study.

Michael Bergmann, director, Jeppesen Marine Hydrographic Services said that this was a very important project that demonstrates how private companies and hydrographic offices can work together for the good of the marine industry. "Jeppesen Marine is dedicated to building upon our working relationship with BSH, as well as fostering additional relationships with hydrographic offices around the world."