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From satellites to cetaceans: strengthening marine megafauna protection through integrated observation, data governance, and emerging ocean standards
Preamble The following work was presented at the 12th ABLOS Conference, 7–8 October 2025, Doha, Qatar in the…
SidescanTools: an open source software for sidescan data processing
1 Introduction Sidescan sonar is a widely used technology to create high resolution images of the seafloor. It…
A new era for Malaysia’s hydrography: Rear Admiral Dr Najhan bin Md Said takes the helm
Malaysia has entered a new era in hydrography with the appointment of Rear Admiral Dr Najhan bin Md…
The Third Portuguese-Spanish Hydrography Conference (3JLEH)
1 Introduction From 9 to 11 October 2024, the city of Cádiz hosted the Third Portuguese-Spanish Hydrography Conference…
Editorial of Volume 31(2)
Welcome to the second issue of the 31st volume of The International Hydrographic Review (IHR). Hydrography is a…
Photogrammetric techniques in hydrographic environmental monitoring
1 Introduction Photogrammetry is the technology for extracting precise and reliable 3D information from image data. Photogrammetry uses…
Satellite imagery for hazard detection: better use of satellite imagery could help prevent groundings in the Canadian Arctic
1 Introduction The Arctic Ocean is experiencing profound and rapid climatic changes, with significant implications for sea ice,…
Leveraging robotic total stations and multi-sensor adjustment for accurate multibeam bathymetry
1 Introduction Bathymetric mapping of water bodies is a topic that becomes increasingly relevant, e.g. in the context…
Quantifying economic consequences of maritime incidents: a framework for Small Island Developing States
1 Introduction Maritime navigation drives economic and social development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as Trinidad…
Nautical depth investigation in fluid mud environment at Santa Catarina Terminal (Port of São Francisco do Sul, Brazil)
1 Introduction In 2018, the operational draft at the Port of Santos was increased by 30 centimeters. The…
Geostatistical analysis of maritime accidents: identifying contributory factors and risk patterns in maritime navigation
1 Introduction Maritime transportation is the backbone of global trade, accounting for 90 % of international commerce (IMO,…
Risk assessment and mitigation measures of maritime navigation in the Caribbean Sea
1 Introduction Global maritime trade is facilitated by an intricate web of shipping routes shaped by geographic constraints,…