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NHCC Awareness Seminar: National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee

This seminar focuses on the importance and role of the National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) in establishing a coordinated approach to hydrography. Learn about the NHCC's governance structure, stakeholder involvement, and the need for hydrographic services to meet international obligations and national needs.

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NHCC Awareness Seminar: National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee

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  1. EAtHC Awareness Seminar National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC)Adapted from the presentation prepared by LINZ for the SWPHC Seminar (28-29 November 2016)

  2. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Contents • Why have an NHCC? • Who makes up the NHCC? • The role of the NHCC

  3. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Key references • SOLAS Chapter V • IHO Publication M-2 (The Need for Hydrographic Services) • IHO Publication M-3 (IHO Resolutions) • IHO Capacity Building Strategy

  4. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Phase 1 – IHO Capacity Building Strategy • Establish national governance structure for Hydrography • Establish MSI service • Establish capability for collection of nautical information to maintain existing charts and publications

  5. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Hydrography governance • Essential - Establish national hydrographic governance structure – embed this is national legislation • Determine how to best meet hydrographic obligations • Assign Responsibilities • Appoint National MSI Coordinator • Establish communication/working arrangements with regional MSI coordinator • Form a National Hydrographic Committee

  6. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Why have an NHCC? • Many Ministries and organisations have an interest in the maritime domain • Need a coordinated approach to avoid duplication of effort • Stakeholders have an interest in a national hydrographic programme • NHCC provides framework for stakeholders to contribute to long term plans

  7. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Who makes up the NHCC? Extract from the IHO Publication M-2

  8. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Who makes up the NHCC?

  9. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Who makes up the NHCC?

  10. National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC) Role of the NHCC? • Understand the need to meet international obligations • Understand the need for hydrography to meet a nations needs • Safety of navigation • Protection of the marine environment • Economic growth (maritime trade, exploitation of seabed minerals) • Provide governance for establishing priorities for a hydrographic survey programme • Coordination of stakeholder requirements and needs • Maximize the use of the resources • Share information • Understand the “value of Hydrography”

  11. Questions? National Hydrographic Coordinating Committee (NHCC)

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