Navy holds 15th National Hydrographic Committee meeting

The Bangladesh Navy on Sunday held a two-day-long 15th National Hydrographic Committee meeting at BNS Issa Khan in Chattogram, aiming to ensure the sustainable use of marine resources and to conduct maritime activities in a safe, orderly and efficient manner.
The meeting was chaired by Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa. Participants, representatives from organisations involved in hydrographic activities, visited the Bangladesh Navy’s Hydrographic and Oceanographic Centre and observed hydrographic survey operations at sea aboard naval survey vessels, according to an ISPR-issued press release.
The meeting discussed issues including marine surveys, offshore installations, pollution control, fisheries resource management, port development, addressing climate-related risks, data sharing and capacity building, formulation of Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI), and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP).
The chair emphasised the importance of mutual cooperation and knowledge sharing to further enrich the blue economy through innovation in hydrography and ocean sciences.
Notably, the Bangladesh Navy is serving as the chair of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC) for the 2025–2027 term, marking an important milestone for the country.