The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) represented the United Kingdom at the 4th International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Assembly on 20 April in Monaco. The Assembly, held every three years, brought together 88 member states to decide on the organisation’s strategic direction, budgets and leadership. UKHO officials and technical experts displayed work on S‑100 trials conducted at the IHO testbed in Monaco, sharing progress on electronic charting standards and real‑world testing. The UKHO also announced a new memorandum of understanding with the Kiribati Hydrographic Unit, formalising data sharing and technical support. A joint IHO seminar highlighted efforts to improve gender balance in hydrography, with UKHO’s support of the Gender Balance Fund presented.
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