Over the days of 4 days, the Survey and Registration Authority organized a specialized workshop entitled “Study of the 100-S standards and its strategic planning”, with the participation of a group of specialists in the field of marine survey and navigational technologies from the British hydrographic office (UKHO), so that the Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the previous countries in the region that adopts the application of these standards of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), in response to the requirements Commitment to the legislation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). His Excellency Eng. Bassem Bassem Bin Yaqoub Al-Hamr, head of the Survey and Real Estate Registration Authority, stressed that this workshop falls within the plans of transformation to modern international standards in the marine survey, because of its pivotal role in raising the quality of maritime data, enhancing digital transformation and expanding the scope of specialized international cooperation, indicating that the transformation of 100-S standards represents one of the fundamental pillars in the strategic plan For the device, and enhances the Kingdom’s location as a regionally advanced marine center. He said that the initiative to transform into the standards of 100-s embodies one of the basic pillars in the strategic plan of the area of area and real estate registration, and within the framework of raising global indicators with the aim of achieving institutional excellence, adding that this initiative supports the enhancement of infrastructure and transportation networks, achieving institutional integration with other government ministries, and enhancing the elements of the marine economy The sustainable. He pointed out that the study of the reality of marine survey according to the criteria of 100-s contributes to analyzing the level of readiness in terms of equipment and cadres, and the technical infrastructure, with the preparation of a comprehensive five-year plan that covers the areas of training, financing, and equipment to ensure a smooth and sustainable transmission to apply these standards, adding that the device is preparing to convert data and navigation maps to 100-s standards in a way that enhances marine safety and reduces and reduces From the percentage of accidents, by providing accurate and immediate data, in addition to improving navigation planning, and decision-making support by navigators and beneficiaries. It should be noted that the 100-S standards launched by the International Hydrographic Organization constitutes the new framework for digital maritime data management, and provides effective integration with modern navigation systems, and providing a varied content that includes depths, currents, and environmental data, which enhances its use. In applications such as marine safety and coastal planning, with the start of the mandatory application period for ships globally starting in 2029.
