Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission (SAIHC) |
Commission hydrographique de l´Afrique et des îles australes (CHAIA)
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Chair: RAdm Tim Lowe (UK) Vice-Chair: Capt Theo STOKES (South Africa) |
Président: CAm Tim Lowe (RU) Vice-Président: CV Theo STOKES (Afrique du Sud)
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Members: France, Mauritius, Mozambique, Norway, Republic of South Africa, Seychelles, United Kingdom. |
Membres: Afrique du Sud, France, Maurice, Mozambique, Norvège, Royaume-Uni, Seychelles. |
Associate Members: Angola, Comores, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Portugal, Tanzania. |
Membres associés : Angola, Comores, Inde, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibie, Portugal, Tanzanie. |
IHO Secretariat Representatives: Director Abri KAMPFER Assistant Director Anthony PHARAOH |
Représentants du Secrétariat de l'OHI: Directeur Abri KAMPFER Adjoint au Directeur Anthony PHARAOH |
Brief History
The Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission (SAIHC) was established in Cape Town, South Africa on 29 August 1996, on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of SAIHC as part of a regional initiative. Its first Chairman was Captain (SAN) B.D. Law, Hydrographer of the SA Navy. The main objective of the meeting was to improve hydrography in the region. South Africa was appointed Coordinator of the INT Chart Scheme Region H. The main achievements have been the agreements reached to improve surveying and charting in the region, with focus on capacity building. |
Brève histoire
La commission hydrographique de l´Afrique et des îles australes (CHAIA) fut créée au Cap, Afrique du Sud, le 29 août 1996, à l´occasion de la réunion inaugurale de la CHAIA, dans le cadre d´une initiative régionale. Son premier président fut le capitaine de vaisseau (SAN) B.D. Law, directeur du Service hydrographique de la marine sud-africaine. Le principal objectif de la réunion visait à améliorer l´hydrographie dans la région. L´Afrique du Sud a été nommée coordinateur de la Région H du plan de cartes INT. Les principaux accomplissements ont été les accords conclus pour améliorer l´hydrographie et la cartographie dans la région, l´accent étant mis sur le renforcement des capacités.
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Structure for National Reports
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Structure des rapports nationaux |
Next Meeting |
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17th Meeting - Mauritius (7 - 10 September 2020) |
Documents |
Past Meetings |
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16th Meeting - Cape Town, South Africa (2 - 5 September 2019) |
Documents |
15th Meeting - Seychelles (27 - 30 August 2018) |
Documents |
14th Meeting - La Réunion (6 - 8 September 2017 - including ICCWG Meeting). |
Documents |
13th Meeting - Cape Town, South Africa (29 - 31 August 2016) (ICCWG meeting took place on 29 August) |
Documents |
12th Meeting - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania (22 & 23 September 2015) |
Documents |
11th Meeting - Maputo, Mozambique (11-13 August 2014). |
Documents |
10th Meeting - Lisbon, Portugal, (16-18 September 2013). |
Documents |
9th Meeting - Walmer, Mauritius, (18 - 19 September 2012). |
Documents |
8th Meeting - Walvis Bay, Namibia (6 - 7 September 2011) |
Documents |
7th Meeting - Saint Denis, La Réunion, (14 to 17 September 2009). |
Documents |
6th Meeting - Mangochi, Malaw (27 - 28 August 2007) |
Documents |
2nd Ext Meeting - Maputo, Mozambique (7 - 8 June 2006) |
Report |
5th Meeting - Simonstown - Cape Town (27 - 28 September 2005) |
Documents |
4th Meeting - Namibia Swakopmund (25 - 26 September 2003) |
Documents |
1st Extraordinary Meeting - Pretoria, South Africa (20 March 2003) |
Report |
Miscellaneous |
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REPORT OF THE FIRST PHASE OF THE SAIHC TECHNICAL VISITS 2006 |
Report |
SAIHC_MARINE DISASTER CONTACT DETAILS (Ver Aug 2018)
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(.PDF) (.XLSX) |
SAIHC ICCWG 2016 Member Questionnaire (.docx sheet) |
Link |
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