Harbour Master's Guide to Hydrographic and Maritime Information Exchange/Руководство капитана порта по обмену гидрографической и морской информацией

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This publication examines the role and interaction of hydrographic services, the procedures for submitting information to the UKHO, and requirements for marine survey data, navigational aids, tidal information, and port changes. Particular attention is paid to data processing, the preparation of navigational materials, notices to mariners, and the dissemination of navigational safety information.
This book is intended for hydrographers, maritime industry specialists, port authorities, captains, and organizations involved in navigational support and marine data management.

Contents
Introduction
UKHO, UKHMA and Harbour Masters
UKHO
UKHMA
UKHO and Harbour Masters
Background to data regulations and maritime navigation
Key organisations:
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)
International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA)
Hydrographic offices
Exchanging information with the UKHO
Reporting changes to the UKHO
Information selection for ADMIRALTY Notice to Mariners (NMs) and New Editions of charts
Bathymetric data
Bathymetric surveys
Category Zone of Confidence (CATZOC)
Data formats
Summary of data formats
Vertical features
Tidal considerations
Metadata
Timing
Survey support
Timing
Dredged and maintained areas
Port developments and changes to port limits
Aids to Navigation
Lights
Buoyage
Pilot services, VTS, port operations and radio signals
Admiralty Sailing Directions (often referred to as "Pilots")
Tidal data
Other hydrographic information
Topographic information and conspicuous features
Hydrographic Notes
Submitting data to the UKHO
How data is processed by the UKHO
Data flow through the UKHO
Distributing safety information
Safety notifications: types, details, and guidance
Maritime Safety Information
Local navigational warnings
Guidance on local navigational warnings
UKHO Radio Navigational Warning team
Admiralty Notices to Mariners (NMs)
Port notices
Local notification
Importance and benefits of sharing data
Importance of data sharing
UKHO Licensing team and Intellectual Property
Seabed 2030
UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM)
Annexes
Annex 1: Contact details and key links
Annex 2: Acronyms