Assessment and future prospects for hydrography in western and central Africa : maritime safety and coastal global development
Baggio, Dominique
This lecture provides some information collected by a team of international hydrographic experts representing the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Eastern Atlantic Hydrographic Commission (EAtHC). Goals of this initiative were to audit and advice in West and Central African countries, in order to determine what could be done to improve maritime charting not only for safety of navigation but also for sustainable coastal development in the area. Conclusions of this international assessment can be reported through three kinds of proposals: − proposals for co-ordination and capability building − proposals for technical assistance − proposals for agreement (SOLAS). Three main phases for developing hydrographic surveying and nautical charting capabilities are given. A international definition study for maritime highwayss from Gibraltar to Congo, called CHARMER1 is going to be carried out. It will be an opportunity to protect coastal sensitive areas and also simultaneously to develop hydrographic capabilities for coastal states. At the same time, the project COAST CHART intends to determinate an exact coast line from Senegal to Congo. Lessons learned this experiment could be applied to other maritime areas of the world.
Event: 5th FIG Regional Conference for Africa : Promoting Land Administration and Good Governance
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