International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) member states have adopted the first set of operational standards within the S-100 framework.
The S-100 framework enables the integration of diverse datasets within a single Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS).
Mariners will now be able to combine various data layers such as Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), detailed depth information and dynamic information on water level and currents to enhance situational awareness and decision-making.
The adoption of the operational standards paves the way for coastal states to offer official products and services based on these standards which are expected to have profound implications for ocean data collection and sea surveys, as these new products will require enhanced data in order to realize their full potential.
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