Nautical charting and bathymetric maps - analogue and digital, includes
ENCs (Electronic Navigational Charts).
Mission Statement
Promote the aims and objectives of FIG to hydrographers through the
active involvement of national delegates from member associations and other
interested parties in the activities of the commission.
Foster closer links with all sister organisations currently active
within the global hydrographic community.
Develop guidelines and standards that will assist hydrographers in the
provision of their services.
Disseminate information relevant to the profession through participation
in international meetings, conferences and committees.
General
Commission 4 is committed to achieving both the long term and immediate
aims and objectives of the FIG organisation. The commission strategy over the
next four years is aligned with that of the incoming Council and will include
Closer links and co-operation with other FIG Commissions, including
joint working groups
The development of best practice guides in Hydrography
Actively support and participate in FIG regional events
Monitor and
report on new directions in Hydrographic surveying
Develop
good practice recommendations for project management and as well the
delivery of Hydrographic products and services
Respond to opportunities to offer continuing professional development at
regional meetings.
Respond to direction from FIG Council to address emerging issues on an
ad-hoc basis.
Chair
Mr. John McCarthy
AUSTRALIA
E-mail: john[at]mhshydro.com
Specific project(s)
Develop guidelines for planning and managing Hydrographic projects.
Assist Commission 4 Working Group 4.2 on Capacity Building in the
delivery of CPD at regional venues.
cooperation with other Commissions and National Agencies where common
applications exist.
Workshop(s)
Participation in FIG Working Weeks, Regional Meetings and other major
Commission events (see events section below) with dedicated Technical
Sessions and/or Workshops as appropriate
Publication(s)
Handbook on Hydrographic project planning and management.
FIG Working Weeks will include Technical Papers on specific issues and
presented by Working Group Members and other invited experts.
Timetable
Draft publication will be presented at FIG Working Weeks during the term
of this plan and according to a timetable to be developed by the Working
Group Chai
Working group will present a final report at the FIG Congress, 2010
Beneficiaries
FIG member associations, managers in surveying businesses, government,
national agencies, academia and as well as individual surveyors.
Focus on land management within the near-shore, land/sea interface of a
Coastal Zone
To promote and develop the work of FIG Publication 36, Administering
Marine Spaces.
Chair
Dr. Michael Sutherland Canada
E-mail: michael.d.sutherland[at]unb.ca
Specific project(s)
Climate Change Impact on Coastal Communities (Joint with Commission 8)
Work Shops
Participation in FIG Working Weeks, Regional Meetings and other major
Commission events (see events section below) with dedicated Technical Sessions
and/or Workshops as appropriate.
Publications
TBD
Timetable
2007 -2009
Beneficiaries
FIG member associations, governments, industry and academia.
Clearly identify the cost/benefits associated with Hydrographic products
and services.
Promote Hydrographic Surveying as an investment.
Market the Profession and the development of qualified personnel
Provide support to the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO),
Capacity Building Committee (CBC).
Coordinate efforts to focus professional development where required.
Investigate low cost alternatives for the delivery of Hydrographic
services and training.
Chair
Mr. Gordon Johnston United Kingdom
E-mail:
gordon.johnston1[at]orange.net
Specific project(s)
Work closely with the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and
sister associations to present and promote the benefits realised from
Hydrographic information.
Engage and encourage users of Hydrographic information to help
demonstrate the benefits of using quality Hydrographic information.
Workshop(s)
Participation in FIG Working Weeks, Regional Meetings and other major
Commission events (see events section below) with dedicated Technical
Sessions and/or Workshops as appropriate.
Publication(s)
Pamphlet on Economic Benefits of Hydrography to market the profession
and services.
Internal and external reports will be prepared from participation at
IHO, CBC meetings.
FIG Working Weeks will include Technical Papers on specific issues and
presented by Working Group Members and other invited experts.
Timetable
2006-2010.
Beneficiaries
FIG member associations, government, industry, academia and the IHO
Co-operation with Sister Associations
FIG/IHO Committees
Commission 4 currently represents FIG on the International Advisory Board
(IAB) on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors (jointly with IHO
and ICA). The commission will also support the IHO in its Capacity Building
Initiatives with representation on the IHO Capacity Building Committee (CBC).
FIG and the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS).
FIG and the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS)
Commission 4 has begun to cooperate with the IFHS whereby the Federation has
provided input into the 2006-2010 work plan and the commission will continue to
lend its support towards sponsoring IFHS conferences and other initiatives. For
example, the commission has provided financial support and resources for
updating the IFHS special publication (SP-3) entitled Hydrographic Surveying as
a Career. It is important for Commission 4 to maintain contact with all national
Hydrographic Associations (whether members of the IFHS or not) to foster
communications and cooperation for the betterment of the profession.
Notes:
FIG and IHO cooperate under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which
was signed in Athens, May 2004. Our liaison is IHB Director, Hugo Gorziglia.
The role of the International Advisory Board on
Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors is to develop and up-date
international standards of competence for Hydrographic surveyors and to
review the academic programme of educational institutions that are seeking
IHO accreditation of their Hydrographic training courses. Our liaison with
the IAB is past Commission 4 Chair, Mr. Adam Greenland
FIG and the International Federation of
Hydrographic Societies (IFHS) cooperate under a MoU which was signed in
Cairo, April 2005. Our liaison with the IFHS is their President, Paul
Hornsby.
Co-operation with the United Nations agencies
Commission 4 will participate in co-operation with the United Nations
agencies on topics that are related to commission expertise (e.g. marine
cadastre) and on guidance by FIG Council.
Cooperation with other FIG Commissions
Commission 4 will collaborate with FIG Commission 5 to review and revise
(where required) FIG Publication 37, Vertical Reference Surface for
Hydrography
Cultures and Languages
Commissions endorse the underlying concept that respect for Cultural and
Linguistic issues is of paramount importance and that Commissions will be
sensitive to these issues in the way they work. This will be implemented by
encouraging multilingual abstracts and presentations in general meetings and
through the use of an appropriate regional language during regional
meetings.
Other Activities
Maintain and develop the commission web page, with linkages to other
relevant home pages and new pages or other networks for special projects, to
keep commission delegates, the Hydrographic community and the public
involved in and informed about the work of the commission. Contribute
editorials, reports and articles to Hydrographic publications including but
not restricted to the Hydrographic Journal, Hydro International, The
Hydrographic Review, Sea Technology and Lighthouse. Produce a bi-annual
Commission 4 CD ROM for distribution to commission delegates, our sister
organizations and national Hydrographic societies.
