To mark World Hydrography Day, Dubai Municipality hosted an event titled “Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Maritime Activities,” spotlighting the vital role of hydrographic surveying in infrastructure planning and marine sustainability.
The event also highlighted the Municipality’s advancements in producing nautical charts and its contributions to the responsible use of marine resources in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As a member of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), Dubai Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing navigational safety and developing a robust hydrographic survey system.
These efforts support the Municipality’s broader vision of leveraging innovation to create cutting-edge urban planning systems and achieving global competitiveness in hydrographic services.
The event showcased Dubai’s latest tools, technologies, and practices used in marine project implementation. It also demonstrated how detailed hydrographic data and updated nautical charts are improving maritime navigation, supporting coastal urban development, and protecting the marine environment.
Dubai Municipality’s participation in international initiatives under the IHO framework reflects its aim to promote knowledge-sharing and expand the societal benefits of hydrographic data.
Since becoming the first government entity in the UAE and Middle East to join the IHO in February 2023, the Municipality has reinforced its status as a global leader in hydrographic surveying and nautical charting, playing a key role in enhancing maritime safety across Dubai’s coastal waters.
