S-100: New data standards in the digitalised marine ecosystem

With ever-busier oceans and shipping channels, combined with exciting developments in autonomy, connectivity and digitisation, the maritime landscape as we know it is changing. But what does this mean for the future of navigation? And what challenges and opportunities does it present?
 

As we welcome the next chapter of digital navigation, the IHO’s  S-100 framework will play a fundamental role in transforming the way we blue data is shared and used for making decisions when navigating at sea.

In this panel discussion, experts from shipping, regulations and manufacturers answer important questions in this fast-moving space, including:

• What will passage planning and navigation look like in 2030?
• How are data standards evolving to meet the needs of hydrographic, maritime and GIS users?
• How do we enable the technological and navigational advances shipping needs to unlock new commercial opportunities and advance efficiencies?
• In ever-busier oceans, how can we use digital technologies to help all ocean activities to safely co-exist?

We are committed to supporting the development of S-100 products and services and have released a number of S-1XX trial data sets to download on our ADMIRALTY Marine Data Portal. These new data sets utilise the IHO’s S-100 framework which provides industry-wide standards for the next generation of data products.

Rhett is responsible for developing a range of national and international partnerships which underpin the UKHO’s role as a world-leading centre for hydrography and marine geospatial data.

Tom works with ECDIS OEMs to help them display ADMIRALTY Maritime Data Solutions in their applications. He spearheads the UKHO’s OEM relationships, enabling developers to build and maintain market-leading e-navigation products that underpin safety of life at sea.

Sanchay joined OCIMF as Technical Adviser (Nautical) on a three-year secondment from Shell in 2019. He began his seagoing career as a Deck Cadet before qualifying as a Junior Navigating Officer and joining Shell in 2014.

Rakesh is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and employed with the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). He advises the UK government on nautical matters and represents the country at the International Maritime Organization.

Richard participates in IMO meetings on behalf of CIRM, and is a contributor to IALA, IHO and IEC Technical Committee 80. He serves as an industry expert on BIMCO’s Maritime Safety & Security Committee and represents CIRM on the MCP Consortium Advisory Board.

Peter has over 25 years’ experience in the maritime industry, starting his career at Inmarsat in 2014 as Vice President of Service Delivery for the maritime business unit. Peter was also instrumental in the launch of Inmarsat’s high-speed broadband service Fleet Xpress.