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21 June 2017: World Hydrography Day





World Hydrography Day is celebrated annually on 21 June. The day emphasizes the importance of hydrography particularly in protection of marine reserves and the promotion of safe navigation in international waters and ports.

The theme for 2017 is “Mapping our seas and oceans - more important than ever.”

The idea for the World Hydrography Day came from the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). It was established in 1921 as the International Hydrographic Bureau and used as a mechanism to consult governments on matters of technical standards, protection of marine environment, and safe navigation. The concept of the holiday was adopted in 2005, ant the United Nations General Assembly welcomed it in its resolution A/RES/60/30.

The International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS) is a partnership of national and regional hydrographic societies that, through its worldwide membership, is recognised throughout the world for promoting the development of hydrography and hydrographic learning by providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices. The IFHS is celebrating World Hydrography Day 2017 through activities around the world.

2017

19-22 June 2017: A vision for our marine future
Aberdeen, Scotland

21 June 2017: 'Mapping Our Seas And Oceans - More Important Than Ever'
Darwin, NT, Australia

22 June 2017
Two interconnected half-day seminars organised by the EEEGR's Marine and Offshore Wind Supply Chain Special Interest Groups and The Hydrographic Society UK's East Anglia Region
Norwich, England

6 July 2017
An afternoon networking event celebrating how the hydrographic pioneers and innovators of the last 50 years have influenced contemporary techniques and equipment
Sunbury-on-Thames, England

06 July 2017
Dunedin, New Zealand

7 July 2017 hosted by The Hydrographic Society UK
Sunbury-on-Thames, England

21-22 September 2017
hosted by the German Institute of Navigation (DGON) in close cooperation with the German Hydrographic Society (DHyG)
Berlin, Germany

September 2017
Inverurie, Scotland

26-28 September 2017
The leading international trade fair and conference for geodesy, geoinformation and land management
Berlin, Germany

27-28 September 2017
Presenting global solutions and innovative concepts to professionals working in hard engineering, coastal and river management, subsea engineering and flood risk authorities
London, England

14-16 November 2017
Annual Conference and Exhibition of the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies
Rotterdam, The Netherlands

2018

13-15 March 2018
Free-to-attend 3-day global ocean forum
London, England

26-28 March 2018
Joint Canadian Hydrographic Conference and National Surveyors' Conference
Victoria BC, Canada










MARTINA NICOLLS is an international aid and development consultant, and the author of:- Similar But Different in the Animal Kingdom (2017), The Shortness of Life: A Mongolian Lament (2015), Liberia’s Deadest Ends (2012), Bardot’s Comet (2011), Kashmir on a Knife-Edge (2010) and The Sudan Curse (2009).
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