Collection: People and Institutions
Greetings from HYDRO 2023 Organizing Committee
Greetings to all readers of The International Hydrographic Review! It is with great pleasure and pride that we…
Shared waters, same standards – The Baltic Sea e-Nav project: A partnership for the future of marine navigation
1 Introduction During the past decades, the countries around the Baltic Sea have cooperated in the process of…
Empowering hydrographic professionals: Highlights from IFHS Student Awards and insights into the Hydrographic Professional Accreditation Scheme
1 IFHS Student Award 2023 We are delighted to announce that Manuela Ammann (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern…
FIG Commission 4 Work Plan 2023–2026: Targeting the next challenges in the hydrospatial domain
1 Introduction The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), founded in 1878, is a United Nations (UN) and World…
The deepest map – The high-stakes race to chart the world’s oceans
By Laura Tretheway, published by HarperCollins Publishers LLC, New York City, New York, U.S.A. in 2023. Goose Lane…
Editorial of Volume 29(2)
Welcome to the second issue of the 29th volume of The International Hydrographic Review (IHR). This year is…
120 years of ocean discovery
As we celebrate GEBCO’s 120 years of ocean discovery (1903–2023), we do so in a situation and in…
The IHO Council: Reflections of its first Chairs
1 Introduction At the Third IHO (International Hydrographic Organization) Assembly in 2023, we were struck by the smooth…
African Great Lakes and Rivers Working Group – Collaboration through practical demonstration
1 Background to working group Established at SAIHC 17 in February 2021, the AGL&RsWG is a sub working…
Intentional, bold leadership for a modern, gender-balanced hydrospatial workforce
1 Introduction Gender diversity has been established as an area of focus for businesses and organizations for over…
New appointment of the Hydrographer General of Canada and Director General of the Canadian Hydrographic Service
Madam Manon Larocque was appointed as the new Hydrographer General of Canada and Director General of the Canadian…
FIG Work Week 2023: A great success for the international surveying community
From May 27th to June 1st, 2023, FIG Work Week 2023 was held in the enchanting surroundings of…