Admittedly, the title of this column, formulated as a question, is deliberately provocative. The first reaction of those who read it and are interested in hydrography for professional reasons will...

How do you perceive prospects in the hydrographic surveying industry in 2024, compared to the past couple of years? When contemplating the hydrographic sector holistically, which areas of investment do...

Anschütz, a leading expert in navigation and bridge systems, is making significant strides in the development of autonomous and onboard assistance systems for ships. As part of the Clean Autonomous...

World EDCIS Day, the biannual global event dedicated to promoting Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and digital navigation in the maritime industry, will be held in Hamburg on...

In many places around the world, data clearly shows a rise in sea level. In low-lying coastal areas, even small increases when coupled with high tides and storm surges can...

The implementation of the new IHO hydrographic geospatial standard for marine data and information, the S-100 product family, presents significant challenges that require coordination between the IHO, the industry involved...

Over the years, hydrography has experienced several revolutions, both in terms of technology and standards, which culminated in November 2022 in the IMO adopting a Resolution on Performance Standards for...

Teledyne recently announced that it has acquired ChartWorld International, a leading provider of digital navigation charts and services. ChartWorld’s products and services are used by mariners, ship owners and ship...

Representatives of 26 countries sitting on the IHO Council and Observers gathered in October 2022 in Monaco to review the work carried out and establish priorities for the coming years....

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced its intention to develop options for the withdrawal from global paper chart production by late 2026 to increase its focus on digital navigation...