International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO):
The International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day on June 21 each year to raise awareness about hydrography’s role in improving knowledge of seas and oceans.
- Hydrography is the science of measuring and describing the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes, and rivers.
- The Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD), under the Indian Navy, is responsible for hydrographic surveys and nautical charting in India.
International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO):
- The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an intergovernmental organization that ensures the world’s seas, oceans, and navigable waters are surveyed and charted.
- It coordinates the activities of national hydrographic offices.
- The IHO Secretariat has been based in Monaco since its establishment in 1921. The organization has 100 member states, including India.
