BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) is looking to increase its inshore and offshore multibeam echosounder (MBES) Capability and Charting by implementing the S100 standards in 10 years from now.
The S-100 standard is a universal hydrographic data model framework for creating and managing digital products and services for hydrographic, maritime and GIS communities.
The use of S-100 enables mariners to have more information integrated into their navigation systems, aiding in planning routes and decision-making at sea.
SIMA, Senior Officer Safety of Navigation, Mr Malesi Masi stated this during the launch of the Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC) in Honiara.
The launch of the Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC) took place at the Seminar on E-Navigation on our Ocean: the contribution of the SIMA-JICA project at the Heritage Park Hotel on Tuesday this week.
“SIMA is looking in 10 years from now to increase its Inshore/offshore (MBES) Capability and Charting by implementing the S100 standards, addressing E-navigation for all in Solomon Islands and support Blue Economy & Economic Development and having a long-term relationship and cooperation with Australian Hydrographic Organisation (AHO),” he said.
He said that the primary purpose of the project is to improve Maritime Navigational Safety through conducting a Hydrographic Survey and producing an ENC for Maritime Navigation.
“Through massive hydrographic data collection, we can sustainably manage our ocean by protecting it, managing fisheries to safeguard our marine resources. The availability of high-quality ENCs encourages international shipping, supports local businesses and strengthens the fishing and transport industries in our waters,” he said.
He said that the project contributes to Maritime infrastructure developments, trade facilitation and blue economy developments from an economic perspective.
“Additionally, the project has helped build local capacity by transferring hydrographic expertise and technology to SIMA; ensuring long-term sustainability in hydrographic operations,” said Mr Mani.
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