How Dubai Municipality is boosting maritime safety and sustainability

Dubai: Dubai Municipality hosted an event titled ‘Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Maritime Activities’, aimed at highlighting the importance of hydrographic surveying in supporting infrastructure.

Pioneering nautical chart production

Marking World Hydrography Day, the municipality showcased its pioneering efforts in producing nautical charts and promoting sustainable use of marine resources in line with sustainable development goals.

The municipality is a member of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and the event underscored its efforts in developing the hydrographic survey system, and its role in enhancing navigational safety and ensuring the sustainable use of marine environments. These efforts align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the municipality’s objectives of leveraging innovation to help create the best urban planning systems, while pursuing leadership and global competitiveness in hydrographic services.

Advanced technologies and best practices highlighted

The municipality also showcased its efforts in providing detailed data that supports marine survey services, including the production and updating of nautical charts in Dubai, enhancing maritime navigation safety, and protecting the environment. The event featured the latest programmes, technologies, and best practices used in implementing marine projects, as well as supporting urban development plans for coastal areas and utilising marine resources.

First UAE govt entity to join International Hydrographic Organisation

Dubai Municipality is actively working to align with the strategic plan of the International Hydrographic Organisation by participating in international activities and initiatives focused on knowledge-sharing and the sustainable use of seas and oceans, and by increasing the use of hydrographic data for the benefit of society.

Dubai Municipality obtained membership in the International Hydrographic Organisation in February 2023, becoming the first government entity in the Middle East to receive this accreditation. This milestone has strengthened its position as a globally recognised hydrographic survey institution, particularly as the first government department in the country to offer world-class nautical charting services aimed at enhancing maritime safety in Dubai’s coastal waters.