PMO News Portal - On the occasion of World Hydrography Day, while
pointing that that sea transportation is the most efficient way to transit
goods internationally Nader Pasande stated that: Due to its access to the
Caspian Sea in the north and the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman in the south,
Iran enjoys 5790 km of coastline and about 3,000 km of which is part of the
international sea routes. such a position offers a huge potential for international
maritime trade to the country.
The Director General of Maritime Safety and Protection of
the Ports and Maritime Organization stated that in recent years, the volume of
Iran-Europe maritime transport has been increasing and Iran has been able to
expand the possibility of direct trade with European countries by accessing international
waters. Undoubtedly, one of the necessities of safe maritime transport is the
access to up to dated charts for sea routes and waterways, which is provided by
the collection of marine data, including hydrography.
According to Pasandeh, in addition to promoting maritime
safety, the hydrographic engages in other maritime activities, including the
exploitation of marine resources such as aquatic and mineral resources, the
management and protection of the marine environment, recreational sailing,
defense and maritime security, prevention of unexpected events such as floods and
tsunamis and coastal management.
this year the World Hydrography Day coincides with the 100th
anniversary of the establishment of this organization with the slogan "One
hundred years of international cooperation in the field of hydrography".
Iran has been an active member of this organization and its technical committee
in 10 specialized working groups and 15 regional hydrographic commissions to
promote maritime.
Hydrography provides the basis for all activities which
involve the sea. The International Hydrographic Organization works to ensure
that all the world's seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and
charted, thereby supporting safety of navigation and the protection of the
marine environment. It coordinates the activities of national hydrographic
offices and sets standards in order to promote uniformity in nautical charts
and documents. It issues survey best practices and provides guidelines to
maximize the use of hydrographic information.