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FROM THE HYDROGRAPHER ............................................................................................................................... 2VISION, MISSION, VALUES & CORE ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................... 3THE AUSTRALIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE ......................................................................................................... 4HYDROGRAPHIC METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC FORCE ELEMENT GROUP ............................................... 5STAKEHOLDERS OF THE AHS/HMFEG .................................................................................................................. 6CORE ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 8CAPABILITY ........................................................................................................................................................ 9THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM ....................................................................................................................... 10THE DIRECTORATES ............................................................................................................................................ 12HMFEG STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................................... 14 PEOPLE .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

WORKFORCE OVERVIEW (CIVILIAN) ..................................................................................................................... 16

WORKFORCE OVERVIEW (MILITARY) .................................................................................................................. 17

RECOGNITION ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

THE YEAR IN REVIEWCAPABILITY DELIVERED 2008-2009 .................................................................................................................... 19

HYDROGRAPHIC SHIPS ........................................................................................................................................... 20

SURVEY MOTOR LAUNCHES ................................................................................................................................... 26

LASER AIRBORNE DEPTH SOUNDER ..................................................................................................................... 30

DEPLOYABLE TEAMS ............................................................................................................................................... 32

OCEANOGRAPHY & METEOROLOGY ..................................................................................................................... 36

RAN HYDROGRAPHIC SCHOOL ............................................................................................................................... 38

AUSTRALIAN HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 40

SUPPORT TO THE ADF .......................................................................................................................................... 51NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................. 55PROJECTS & CONTRACTS .................................................................................................................................... 59FUTURE CAPABILITIES ........................................................................................................................................ 67THE YEAR TO COME ............................................................................................................................................. 69CONTRIBUTIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................................................... 73GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................................................... 77ANNEXURES ....................................................................................................................................................... 79

Annex A - Key Personnel as at 30 June 2009 ............................................................................. 80

Annex B - List of new charts/editions published 2008-2009 .................................................... 81

Annex C - List of new ENC published 2008-2009 ...................................................................... 85

Annex D - Summary of capability performance 2008-2009 ..................................................... 88

Annex E - Areas surveyed 1945- present ..................................................................................... 89

Annex F - Australian Charting Area ............................................................................................... 90

Annex G - Meetings & Committees the AHS is involved with ....................................................... 91

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hydrographer’s forewordWelcome to the 45th Annual Report of the Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS) and the 8th Annual Report of the Royal

Australian Navy’s Hydrographic, Meteorological and Oceanographic Force Element Group (HMFEG). This report highlights the activities and achievements of the AHS and the HMFEG for 2008-2009 using a combination of narrative descriptions and tabular

performance summaries. It describes the continuing efforts of surveying and charting of Australia’s coast and the HMFEG’s provision of marine geospatial and meteorological services to the Australian Defence Force. This year, a number of annexes have

been re-introduced to simplify the inclusion of a comprehensive historical record.

2008-2009 has been characterised by the implementation of a number of capability upgrades to the Hydrographic Survey Force while continuing to accelerate the production of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) ahead of the phased introduction of the

mandatory use of ENC by SOLAS class vessels from 2012.

Technology upgrades for the Laser Airborne Depth Sounder aircraft, Survey Motor Launches and Survey Motor Boats are the culmination of years of planning and project management and bring our data collection systems in line with the world’s best. The

release of the Defence White Paper has now set our strategic direction with the closer integration between Hydrographic, Mine Warfare and Patrol Boat capabilities and the introduction in 2020 of a multi-role platform, with a strong focus on deployable and

portable systems.

Record levels of ENC production have been achieved through the integration of Australian Hydrographic Office compilation and quality systems with outsourced services. These efforts, along with obsolescence upgrades to the Digital Hydrographic Database,

will enable the AHS to achieve complete ENC coverage of the Australian Charting Area by 2011.

In 2009, the Chief of Navy introduced the New Generation Navy (NGN) initiative, which aims to reinforce a professional and sustainable Navy ready to make best advantage of the delivery of new capabilities. NGN will be built on three pillars; to promote

a culture that aligns authority with responsibility and to empower people to make a real contribution, supported by leadership and ethics as a principles-based organisation that encourages integrity, moral courage and loyalty, and structural adjustments as

necessary to streamline accountability and focus on generating and sustaining Navy’s capability. The focus for our organisation will be continuing to build a well-trained and sustainable workforce, maintaining an effective work/life balance for staff and

ensuring that the AHS is a place where people want to work.

I commend this report to you and welcome your feedback.

R. NAIRNCommodore, RAN

Commander, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Oceanographic Force Element GroupHydrographer of Australia

Commodore Rod Nairn, RAN, is a career hydrographer who has served in the RAN since 1975, with qualifications including a Bachelor of Surveying (Hons), a Master of Arts (Strategic Studies) a Graduate Certificate of Management and he is a certified Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor. Commodore Nairn has extensive sea Command and surveying experience around Australia, New Zealand, the South-West Pacific, the English Channel and the Norwegian Sea. Commodore Nairn was appointed as Hydrographer of Australia in December 2004.

►Honour►Honesty►Courage►Integrity►Loyalty►Teamwork►Professionalism►Innovation

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In 1920, the AHS was established and assumed the responsibility for hydrographic surveys in Australia. In 1946, Cabinet decided that Navy would maintain the national responsibility for hydrographic surveying, nautical charting and provision of hydrographic services. Today, Navy resources are responsible for meeting Australia’s obligations to provide hydrographic services as required by the SOLAS Convention, the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention (UNCLOS) and the Commonwealth Navigation Act 1912.

The Navy’s responsibilities as the lead agency for hydrography in Australia are delivered by the AHS, the collective title for the AHO and the HSF. The Hydrographer, head of the AHS, is directly responsible to the Chief of Navy for delivery of Australia’s national hydrographic services.

The AHS is responsible for the provision of nautical charts, tide tables and other nautical publications to support all ships navigating the seas and oceans around Australia. AHS charts cover over 30,000kms of Australia’s coastline and more than

one eighth of the earth’s water surface, stretching from as far west as the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean, east to the Solomon Islands and from the Equator to the Antarctic. Through agreement, Australia also provides charts of Papua New Guinea.

In fulfilling its role as the national hydrographic authority, the AHS maintains and publishes the national hydrographic surveying and charting program, Hydroscheme. This three-year rolling plan outlines the survey of shipping routes, commercial ports and approaches as well as the production of nautical charts and Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC).

Hydrographic services are essential enablers to the safe and efficient transport of goods and people within the maritime domain and are integral to the economy, development of effective infrastructure and the future growth of Australia. The AHS is a component of Navy’s HMFEG. It comprises ADF assets and both military and Australian Public Service personnel.

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The Hydrographic, Meteorological and Oceanographic Force Element Group (HMFEG) is one of seven force element groups within the Fleet Command of Navy. The HMFEG provides capability management, preparedness management, safety management and business management for all of its components.

The HMFEG maintains the Navy capability for hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic operations and provides maritime geospatial information to the ADF. It also manages the national hydrographic function through the Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS). Key components of the HMFEG are the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO), the Hydrographic Survey Force (HSF) and the Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology (DOM). The Hydrographer, as HMFEG Commander, is accountable to the Chief of Navy through the Fleet Commander.

The fundamentals of the HMFEG’s military role are to provide navigational information, customised products and accurate, and timely hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic Military Geospatial Information (MGI). Maritime MGI enables a detailed understanding of the maritime battle-space and is necessary for all stages of maritime mission planning and execution.

There are substantial synergies between the national and Defence hydrographic functions. The benefits of the HMFEG providing both roles ensures best value to the Australian taxpayer. It avoids duplication of effort and, with similar skills and equipment required for both roles, it allows the HSF to collect data in support of national charting obligations while maintaining training and readiness levels for military operations.

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staKeholders of the ahs/hmfeg

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Australia is an island nation, dependant on maritime trade annually valued at about $300 billion. More than 95% of Australia’s total trade by weight is carried by ships. Hydrographic surveying and nautical charting forms a significant part of Australia’s infrastructure, providing safe access to ports from the sea and safe passage along coastal and international trade routes.

Nautical charts, oceanographic, meteorological and hydrographic data and services are also essential to the ADF to ensure freedom of manoeuvre and safety of navigation in our region and area of direct military interest.

Hydrography, oceanography and meteorology are physical sciences that are not constrained by national boundaries. The HMFEG liaises with foreign governments, industry, academia, and national and international organisations in order to protect Australia’s interests and maintain an influential position in the development of standards and ensure continued access to data sharing arrangements to support ADF and national requirements.

As illustrated in this diagram, there are numerous stakeholders that have an interest in the activities, products and services provided by the AHS and HMFEG.

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The Australian Hydrographic Service has both national and military roles. The core activities supporting these roles span all elements of the organisation. These roles and activities are described below:

NATIONAL

To meet Australia’s obligations for the provision of hydrographic services we: ► provide hydrographic advice to government and represent Australia at international hydrographic

forums► coordinate national hydrographic standards► manage the national hydrographic database ► publish and maintain nautical paper charts, electronic navigational charts and nautical publications

to;

• support Australia’s national infrastructure• satisfy Australia’s international obligations under the SOLAS and UNCLOS for the

provision of national hydrographic services• satisfy national and international obligations to manage oceanographic data, and• contribute to the preservation of the marine environment

MILITARY

To deliver Maritime Geospatial Information and Services to enable Defence assets to operate safely and effectively we:

► acquire, manage, produce and distribute hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic information to:

• enable safe navigation and freedom of manoeuvre in Australia’s maritime areas of interest; and

• enable ADF assets to utilise the above and below the water physical operating environments for strategic, operational and tactical advantage

To deliver agreed HMFEG capability to ADF operations we conduct maritime operations including:► direct support to mine warfare, amphibious, air and submarine warfare and other related operations► provision of maritime geospatial and environmental intelligence for enhanced battle-space

knowledge, understanding and analysis ► constabulary, diplomatic and ancillary roles such as; search and rescue, surveillance, border

protection, Defence assistance to the civil community, and disaster relief

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Delivery of National Hydrographic role

SYSTEMS COMMANDER

HYDROGRAPHER/HMFEG COMMANDER

FLEET COMMANDER

DIRECTORATE OF INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTORATE OF OCEANOGRAPHY &

METEOROLOGY

HMFEG HEADQUARTERS/ DEPUTY HYDROGRAPHER

DIRECTORATE OF CHARTING & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

CHIEF OF NAVY

Delivery of HMFEG capability(including METOC, MMGI & hydrographic survey)

RAN HYDROGRAPHIC

SCHOOL HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY FORCE

DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVY

navy arrangements for delivery of hydrographic & metoc capability

the senior management team

Captain Brett Brace, RAN DEPUTY HYDROGRAPHER, CHIEF OF STAFF HMFEG HEADQUARTERSCaptain Brace, RAN, has Commanded HMA Ships MERMAID, MELVILLE and LEEUWIN and has conducted surveys in Australia and PNG. Captain Brace has completed a Master of GIS, is an AHSCP Level 1 Surveyor and is a foundation member of the SSI. He was appointed as Deputy Hydrographer in December 2008.

Commander Robert Woodham, RAN

DIRECTOR, OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEOROLOGYCommander Woodham, RAN, qualified as a meteorology and oceanography specialist in 1995, and as a hydrographic surveyor (Category B) in 1997. He holds a Master of Science with Distinction in applied oceanography, and is currently studying for a PhD, also in oceanography. He took up his current appointment as Director of Oceanography and Meteorology in October 2007.

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Mr. Gordon Homes DIRECTOR, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Mr Homes graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Technology (Surveying) in 1972. Mr Homes has extensive tidal, bathymetric surveying, topographic map revision and maritime boundaries experience gained with the Division of National Mapping.

In 1988, Mr Homes became part of the Australian Hydrographic Service. Mr Homes is a founding member of the SSI and a member of the Institute of Surveyors. In January 2008

he was promoted to the position of Director, Innovation and Development.

Mr. Mike Prince

DIRECTOR, CHARTING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENTMr Prince is a former naval officer specialising in hydrographic surveying. His service career included postings to various survey platforms both here and abroad, as well as

postings ashore to the Australian Hydrographic Office and the RAN Staff College. In 2002, Mr Prince took up a civilian position with the Australian Hydrographic Service and assumed

the duties of Director, Charting and Information Management in December of that year.

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the directoratesHMFEG HEADQUARTERS The HMFEG Headquarters (HMFEG HQ) provides the overarching administrative, coordination, management and govern-ance functions that are required across all elements of the organisation.

Directorate responsibilities: ► Survey Operations and Planning► Business and Finance► Capability and Statutory Reporting► Safety and Training► Human Resources► Corporate Communications► Quality Management

These are activities that apply across the whole of the organisation - the ships, other surveying units, our people, DOM and the AHO.

OCEANOGRAPHY & METEOROLOGY The Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology (DOM) is a component of the HMFEG and is located at Garden Island, Sydney, and HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra. DOM delivers METOC maritime MGI and Services to enable ADF assets to operate safely and effectively. This includes the acquisition, management, production and distribution of METOC information for safe navigation, and enables ADF assets to utilise the above and below water physical operating environments for strategic, operational and tactical advantage.

Directorate responsibilities: ► Provision of Mobile METOC Teams ► Co-ordination of METOC operations ► Provision of METOC training to the Fleet and wider ADF► Maintenance and development of METOC capability► Support to Fleet Air Arm operations and Parachute Training School► Management of oceanographic observations collected by the ADF► Meeting Australia’s national and international obligations for managing oceanographic data► Dissemination of METOC products

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CHARTING & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT The Directorate of Charting and Information Management (DCIM) provides Australia’s charting and nautical information service, meeting national obligations and Defence requirements for standard nautical products.

Directorate responsibilities:► Notices to Mariners service► Paper Chart and Electronic Navigational Chart compilation, maintenance and publication► Data acquisition► Quality control and assessment of hydrographic data from RAN and non-RAN sources► Nautical products► Assessment and development of charting related specification proposals ► Distribution of data, products and services► Data licensing

INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT The Directorate of Innovation and Development (DID) provides a single point of focus for strategic initiatives and the identi-fication and definition of future capability requirements across the organisation. A Future Capability Review Board ensures all capability development initiatives are properly coordinated and priorities allocated.

Directorate responsibilities:► Identification and specification of future capability concepts and requirements► Provision of geospatial intelligence, geospatial data services and applications support, and geospatial standards support► Project management of contracted production activities► Defence liaison► Development and sponsorship of military doctrine► Australian Regional ENC Coordinating Centre Operations► Compliance testing and support for third party systems aligned to AHS products ► External relations► Development, integration and maintenance of capability within the organisation► Support and maintenance of information technology and web services.

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HYDROGRAPHER OF AUSTRALIA

COMMANDER HYDROGRAPHIC,METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC

FORCE ELEMENT GROUP(CANHMG)

CDRE Rod Nairn, RAN

DIRECTOR CHARTING ANDINFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Mr. Mike Prince

DIRECTOR INNOVATION ANDDEVELOPMENT

Mr. Gordon Homes

CHIEF OF STAFF HMFEG/DEPUTY HYDROGRAPHER OF AUSTRALIA

CAPT Brett Brace, RAN

DIRECTOR OCEANOGRAPHYAND METEOROLOGY

CMDR Robert Woodham, RAN

Non FEG Associated Services

Hydrographic School(HMAS PENGUIN)

Officer in ChargeLCDR Mathew Houston, RAN

Hydrographic System ProgramOffice

(HMAS CAIRNS)

Mr. John Barton

Survey Operations and Planning

Business Management

Safety, Training andPersonnel

Quality Management

Data Management

Chart Production andMaintenance

Product Delivery

Capability Developmentand Integration

Geospatial Intelligenceand Innovation

Doctrine & Futures

Contracted Services

Operational METOCCentre

NAS Nowra Weather andOceanography Forecasting

Centre

METOC GeospatialServices

Oceanographic DataServices

Performance Reporting

Hydrographic Survey Force

Joint Control CentreMeteorological Operations,

Headquarters JointOperations Command

External Relations

AusRENC

Human Resources

Nautical Information andPublications

Tides and Geodetics

Validation and AssessmentCorporate Communications

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In 2008-2009, the AHS employed more than 120 Australian Public Service (APS) personnel in a variety of specialisations and disciplines including Geospatial Information Systems, Nautical Cartography, Information Technology, Oceanography, Data Management, Records Management, External Relations and Marketing, Business Management, Licensing, Product Sales and Delivery, Quality Management, Nautical Research and Publications, Navigation and Climatology. The AHS workforce has maintained a steady gender balance at 37% females to 63% male.

Six staff left the AHS in 2008-2009, resulting in a 5% staff turnover for the year.

Recruitment activity during this financial year has been limited as a result of broader Defence constraints on managing its APS workforce. Consequently, only four new permanent APS staff were recruited to the AHS. These appointments were within sections that had experienced long-term critical staff shortages and included a professional officer in Tides and Geodetics,

WORKFORCE OVERVIEW (CIVILIAN)

two new graduates in Data Management and an ex-RAN hydrographic surveyor in Validation and Assessment.

At the end of the financial year, a number of permanent recruitment activities were underway within Tides and Geodetics, Nautical Publications, Product Delivery, Geospatial Intelligence and Innovation, the Australian Regional ENC Coordinating Centre, and the Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology.

In the context of broader Defence reforms under the auspices of the Strategic Reform Program, the White Paper and New Generation Navy, staffing levels are expected to be maintained close to current levels, with a slight increase once current recruitment activity is completed.

Negotiations and consultation across Defence commenced in 2008 on a new workplace agreement. The 2006-2009 Defence Collective Agreement nominally expired on 30 June 2009 and negotiations are well underway with an anticipated new agreement in place for late 2009.

Looking forward to the 2009-2010 financial year, the AHS will undergo analysis and review of the existing structure and proceed to implement a revised structure. This requirement extends from the New Generation Navy initiative and its emphasis on cultural reform within Navy and allocation of scarce resources to core business activities.

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The military component of the HMFEG comprises Regular and Reserve personnel. The current military workforce is 277.

The HMFEG is committed to addressing separation and recruiting rates through the initiatives of the Category Management Plan (CMP).

The fundamental aim of the CMP is to highlight a pathway for the future to ensure the HMFEG is able to maintain the Hydrographic (H) and Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) categories at a recruitable, trainable, employable and sustainable level to meet Navy’s and the HMFEG’s capability requirements. It is a ten-year rolling plan that is reviewed and updated each year in April.

Basic, Intermediate and Advanced (H2) Hydrographic Surveying training is conducted at the RAN Hydrographic School (RANHS) at HMAS PENGUIN in Sydney, NSW, and is aimed at achieving sustainable recruiting and training targets.

WORKFORCE OVERVIEW (MILITARY)

The H2 (IHO Category B) course is conducted annually and the allocation of student positions is as follows:

► RAN Officer 8 positions► RAN LSHSO 4 positions► Defence Cooperation

Program3 positions

One Intermediate course is conducted each year, however the RANHS has the capacity to provide an additional course if necessary. The maximum number of trainees is eight and the length of the course is 11 weeks.

Two Basic courses are programmed each year at the RANHS with a maximum number of 12 students on the first course of the year and 10 students on the second course.

During 2008-2009 a number of new recruits completed studies at the local university and TAFE, while a number of existing staff accessed Study Assistance to undergo developmental studies at local and distance education providers in the disciplines of Spatial Sciences, Marketing, Business Management, Law of the Sea and Maritime Policy.

In 2008-2009, managers and supervisors completed a number of programs focussed on leadership and management skills, including the Navy Middle Management Development Program. These courses aim to improve skills and refresh staff in management and leadership.

In June 2009, staff from Data Management attended CARIS training in Adelaide as part of an ongoing plan to develop the skills base and ensure staff are kept up-to-date on changing hydrographic survey technology.

Into the 2009-2010 financial year, the AHS will continue to focus on leadership and management development to support New Generation Navy and will supplement this with training for all staff in Equity and Diversity.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

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RECOGNITIONA Gold ADF Commendation for Service was awarded by the Chief of Capability Development Group to Mr. Paul Sliogeris for his ‘tireless and exemplary contribution to Joint Project 2064- Geospatial Information Infrastructure and Services’. The award citation acknowledges Paul’s leadership and technical ability, which he has applied to implement ground-breaking technical solutions to deliver geospatial information and services to the ADF.

A Fleet Commander Commendation was awarded for superior service to Fleet Command to:► Ms. Melinda McMullen

HMFEG Commander Commendations were awarded for superior service to the organisation to:► Ms. Susan Price► Mr. Clint Gregory► Mr. Matt Jones

Long Service medals were also awarded to:► Ms. Jan Pring► CMDR Tony Withers, RAN► Mr. Glen Cook► Mr. Alper Celebi► Mr. Charlie Maarbani► Dr. Krystyna Jankowska

Other awards or special recognition of staff and units included:

► The 2008 ESRI International Defense and Intelligence Special Achievement in GIS Award was presented to the Directorate of Oceanography and Meteorology, for ‘contributing to the science of GIS by demonstrating the many ways that METOC information can be integrated with GIS into an enterprise context’

► LEUT Dean Battilana, RAN, won the prestigious 2008 United States Hydrographer of the Navy Education Award. This award is presented to the top student in the University of Southern Mississippi International Hydrographic Science Applications program

► HS WHITE Crew were presented with both the Hydrographic Excellence Award and the Wormald Shield

► At the 4th Extraordinary IHO Conference in June 2009, the AHS was presented with the International Cartographic Association Nautical Cartography Prize for best chart display at the International Cartographic Conference

► Project BLUElink, in which DOM is a partner, was runner-up in the 2008 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for ‘outstanding science in support of Defence or national security’.

Mr Paul Sliogeris receiving his Gold ADF Commendation, June 2009

4th Extraordinary IHO Conference, official photograph, June 2009

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HS BLUE CREW

During the past twelve months HS BLUE Crew has contributed to the national hydrographic program by conducting survey tasks to improve charting in Australia’s northern waters and the Solomon Islands. In June 2009, HS BLUE Crew were tasked at short notice to a role that involved improving charts in the Solomon Islands to enable safe navigation for a Mine Hunter Coastal (MHC) tasking later in the year. Given the scope of the survey, the Deployable Geospatial Support Team (DGST) and Reserve Dive Team 10 were embarked to assist with the survey. Both teams integrated very well with HS BLUE Crew to ensure a highly successful survey deployment. For HS BLUE Crew this survey task was the highlight of the year, which included the employment of all three SMB and both Light Utility Boats (LUB), all surveying on a daily basis. A close bond was established with local villagers in Shortland Harbour (Shortland Island) where significant interaction between the ship’s company and

locals developed across a range of activities, from tractor repairs to hosting the local school children onboard for a tour and engagement in sporting activities.

During this survey activity HS BLUE Crew demonstrated their survey and technical capabilities and professionalism to the extent where their performance was commended by several Solomon Island and Australian government agencies. HS BLUE Crew took advantage of the spectacular scenery and diving opportunities on World War II wrecks and aircraft.

CMDR Pete Kenshole, RAN handed command of HS BLUE Crew to LCDR Mike Pounder, RAN in May 2009.

HMA Ships LEEUWIN and MELVILLE enable the AHS to gather high quality hydrographic information. A Hydrographic Survey System (HSS) integrates accurate position information with data from a multi-beam echo sounder, towed side-scan sonar, single-beam echo sounder and forward-looking sonar. The ships are capable of carrying three fully equipped nine-metre Survey Motor Boats (SMB) for surveys in waters not suitable for the larger ships themselves. LEEUWIN and MELVILLE are capable of carrying a helicopter to assist in survey operations.

The ships are based in Cairns and operate under a multi-crewing regime that enables more surveying days to be spent at sea per year. Three crews rotate through the two Hydrographic Ships, allowing leave, training and respite for personnel, whilst optimising operational capacity at sea. The three crews are HS BLUE, HS RED and HS WHITE.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

Unit Ready Days 730/730 100%Mission Capability 663/730 91%Hydroscheme 247/259 95%

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DATE EMBARKED IN ACTIVITY/EVENT ACHIEVEMENT/PURPOSE

July 2008- September 2008

HMAS MELVILLESurvey operations, Bonaparte Archipelago, WA

•collection of survey data for charting purposes in support of national surveillance and patrol activities

November 2008 – December 2008

HMAS LEEUWIN

Assisted Maintenance Period • scheduled maintenance

January 2009 – February 2009

Survey operations Prince of Wales Channel, Torres Strait

•provided high accuracy survey information for proposed AMSA Under Keel Clearance Management System

25 February 2009Commodore Flotillas (CDRE S.R.W. McDowell DSM, CSM, RAN)

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official visit onboard – illustrated achievements of Prince of Wales Channel surveycombined Commanding Officers Luncheon

19 May 2009

HMAS MELVILLE

Minister Defence Science & Personnel (The Honourable Warren Snowdon, MP) and local Federal Member (Mr Jim Turnour, MP)

• launch of ADF HealthCare Trial

June 2009Survey operations, Solomon Islands, prelude to Operation RENDER SAFE

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provided improvements to charting to support safe navigation for MHC activities in Solomon Islandshosted Solomon Islands Liaison Officerssuccessful liaison with local villagers, RAMSI and SIPF personnel

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HS RED CREW

In September and October 2008 HS RED Crew, embarked in HMAS LEEUWIN, undertook survey operations in Shoalwater Bay, Queensland. A detached boat camp was deployed to Swan Island within a remote part of the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area for a period of 30 days, affording the opportunity for evaluation of the detached boat camp capability. LEEUWIN, which was operating further off-shore, discovered the wreck of the “Waverley”, whose final resting place had remained a mystery since she sank in 1889.

From February to April 2009, HS RED deployed in HMAS MELVILLE to Papua New Guinea to undertake operations in uncharted waters to the South East of Madang. The survey presented significant challenges not only because of the remote nature of the region and the lack of historical surveys, but also due to extremes in the bathymetric conditions experienced. While

LUB used portable sounding equipment to delineate the drying line and operated within the surf zone, SMB sounded between the 50 - 200 metre contour close to hazardous areas of reef and MELVILE conducted single beam operations down to 2000 metres whilst still within two miles of the coastline. The deployment proved the breadth of HS capability with up to three SMB operating for 12 hour periods at any one time whilst MELVILLE conducted concurrent bathymetric and oceanographic tasks. The remote nature of the area necessitated the establishment of tidal stations using S4 tide gauges with personnel conducting tidal comparison observations ashore under field conditions.

CMDR Fiona Smith, RAN handed command of HS RED Crew to CMDR Phillip Hiatt, RAN in January 2009.

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August 2008

HMAS LEEUWIN

Navy Week, Brisbane ••

conducted a successful seaday in Moreton Bay with Cadets.ship open to the public and participation in Navy Week celebrations

September 2008- October 2008

Survey operations, Shoalwater Bay, QLD

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detached Boat camp capability assessmentscollection of survey data for charting purposes in the military exercise area

September 2008 Port Visit - Port Vila • logistics visit

October 2008Helicopter Operations Training, Jervis Bay

• flight deck officer qualification and additional training for flight deck and bridge teams

November 2008Wreck Identification • discovery of the “Waverley”

Port Visit - Port Kembla • logistics visitJanuary 2009 -April 2009

HMAS MELVILLE

Survey Operations, PNG •collection of survey data to support the modernisation of PNG charts

March 2009Port visit - Madang •

•logistics visitcombined port visit and formation departure from Madang, followed by Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres

In company time with HMA Ships BENALLA and SHEPPARTON

April 2009 Port visit - Rabaul • logistics visit

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HS WHITE CREW

HS WHITE Crew has had a ground breaking year, culminating in the award of the Wormald Shield and the Hydrographic Excellence Award. The Wormald Shield is presented to ships that demonstrate outstanding performance within their Damage Control organisation, while the Hydrographic Excellence Award is presented to the Hydrographic Survey Force ship or unit that has been foremost in all aspects of operations, safety, reliability, performance and unit level training. These awards were presented to HS WHITE Crew by Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral Nigel Coates, AM, RAN on 25 March 2009.

During 2008-2009 HS WHITE Crew (embarked in both HMA Ships LEEUWIN and MELVILLE) conducted a Special Order survey operation in the Torres Strait and its approaches, making them the first RAN unit to meet such a high level of survey accuracy requirements. This project was completed as part of the proposed

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Under Keel Clearance Management System. The proposed project has been designed to provide mariners with an accurate bathymetric model and real-time tides, allowing them to transit with as little as 50cm of separation between the ship and the seafloor.

LCDR Lenard Gordon, RAN handed command of HS WHITE Crew to LCDR Michael Gulyas, RAN in November 2008.

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July 2008 HMAS LEEUWIN Survey Operations, Bathurst Bay, QLD • collection of survey data for charting purposes

September 2008

HMAS MELVILLE

Assisted Maintenance Period•

scheduled maintenance

October 2008- December 2008

Survey Operations, Prince of Wales Channel, Torres Strait

•survey operations to support AMSA request for a special order survey

February 2009- March 2009

HMAS LEEUWIN

Assisted Maintenance Period • scheduled maintenance

April 2009 – June 2009

Survey operations, Adolphus Channel and Alert Patches, Torres Strait

• collection of survey data for charting purposes

Helicopter Operations •conducted Helicopter Operations with Flight 1, 723 Squadron

April 2009Family Cruise • conducted a successful sea ride for families of crew

Wreck Clarification • confirmed position of Japanese submarine I-124

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SML SURVEY SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT

The upgrade of the SML Hydrographic Survey Systems (HSS) is well underway. The HSS upgrade equips the vessels with state-of-the-art systems to significantly improve their survey capability and the quality of bathymetric data obtained in line with best hydrographic practice. Already the new equipment has delivered a substantial boost to morale and job satisfaction for hydrographic specialists.

In 2008-2009 HMA Ships PALUMA and MERMAID successfully completed their HSS upgrade and will return to service August 2009 as SHEPPARTON and BENALLA begin their upgrade. A staggered upgrade strategy has been utilised in order to minimise impact on survey operations.

HMA SHIPS PALUMA & MERMAID

For the first half of 2008-2009, HMA Ships PALUMA and MERMAID concentrated on survey operations to contribute to safe navigation in the challenging Torres Strait region. The latter part of the year was spent undertaking the SML HSS Upgrade Project as well as completing naval training requirements and sea acceptance trials.

Persons of note to visit during 2008-2009 included the French Hydrographer IGA Gilles Bessero, incoming Mine Warfare, Hydrographic and Patrol Force (MHP) Commander CAPT M.A Brooker, CSC, RAN, and Commodore Flotillas, CDRE S.R.W McDowall, DSM, CSM, RAN.

As PALUMA and MERMAID entered the SML Upgrade Program at different times throughout the year, the achievements of each platform will be addressed separately.

The Navy has four Survey Motor Launches (SML): HMA Ships PALUMA, MERMAID, SHEPPARTON and BENALLA. The catamaran design provides good stability, spacious accommodation and a shallow draught, resulting in good platform manoeuvrability making the ships ideal for operating in shoal and reef-strewn waters.

The ships are well equipped platforms for seamanship evolutions. Routine tasks conducted by the SMLs during their survey operations include the taking of seabed samples, the deploying of danbouys and other over-the-side equipment, erecting of shore stations and the dispatch and retrieval of each ship’s light utility boats. The SML are based in Cairns and due to their smaller size and crew numbers, tend to operate in pairs for maximum efficiency.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

Unit Ready Days 1012/1016 99.6%Mission Capability 995/1016 98%Hydroscheme 217/270 80%

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HMAS PALUMALCDR Robert Hooper, RAN handed command of HMAS PALUMA to LCDR Mhanda Tokesi, RAN in June 2009.

HMAS MERMAIDLCDR Mick DeRuyter, RAN handed command of HMAS MERMAID to LCDR David Sowter, RAN in December 2008.

DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT ACHIEVEMENT/PURPOSEJuly 2008- August 2008 Survey operations, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, NT • collection of survey data for charting purposes

September 2008- November 2008 Survey operations, Warrior Reef, Torres Strait • collection of survey data for charting purposes

December 2008- May 2009 Survey System Upgrade • installation of new survey systems

May 2009 Departmental Management Audit & Mariner Skills Evaluation

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ensured compliance with policy and standardsstaff competency and skills assessment

June 2009 Contractor Sea Days • contractor testing of new survey system at sea

DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT ACHIEVEMENT/PURPOSEAugust 2008 Survey operations, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, NT • collection of survey data for charting purposes

October 2008- March 2009 Survey System Upgrade • installation of new survey systems

March 2009 Departmental Management Audit • ensured compliance with policy and standards

March 2009- April 2009 Collective Training Period • first HMAS CAIRNS-based unit to utilise the QLD Fire and Rescue grounds in Cairns.

Mariner Skills Evaluation • staff competency and skills assessmentApril 2009 Contractor Sea Days • contractor testing of new survey system at seaJune 2009 Sea Acceptance Trials • successfully tested new survey systems

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HMA SHIPS SHEPPARTON & BENALLA

2008-2009 has been a very successful year for both HMA Ships SHEPPARTON and BENALLA, with a variety of activities undertaken including survey operations, attending to vessel maintenance and investing significant time in staff training; including training in Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA), engineering, seamanship and navigation.

In October 2008, the crew from BENALLA participated in a training day in Darwin on the Defence Marine Services Indonesian-type fishing vessel Sapphire Bay, conducting rescue operations of a simulated sinking vessel.

The highlight for the year included survey operations in PNG to support the modernisation of charts in the region. The crews were hosted to a ‘sing sing’ by the local community at Jacquinot Bay, enjoyed the spectacular scenery and took advantage of opportunities to swim at local waterfalls.

Throughout 2008-2009, LCDR Wendy Stewart, RAN Commanded BENALLA, whilst LCDR Christopher Waterson, RAN Commanded SHEPPARTON. In August 2009, BENALLA will commence the HSS Upgrade program, with SHEPPARTON to undergo upgrade in October 2009.

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DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT ACHIEVEMENT/PURPOSE

July 2008 Assisted Maintenance Period • scheduled maintenance

August 2008- November 2008Survey operations, Hogmanay Shoal, Arnhem Land, NT


October 2008 HMAS BENALLA Rescue Training on Sapphire Bay • staff skills development

November 2008- January 2009 Maintenance Period•

scheduled maintenance

February 2009- March 2009 Survey operations, New Britain, PNG •collection of survey data to support the modernisation of PNG charts

March 2009 HMAS BENALLA Port Visit- Rabaul • logistics visit

March 2009 HMAS SHEPPARTON return to Cairns • attend to engine repairs

April 2009 Assisted Maintenance Period • vessel maintenance

May 2009- July 2009 Survey operations, Arnhem Land, NT • collection of survey data for charting purposes

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LADS

On 10 November 2008, the LADS aircraft returned to service after installation of the new Mk II laser hydrographic survey system.

The new system incorporates major improvements in accuracy, maximum depth, coverage and processing speed, providing enhanced hydrographic data to the AHS for chart production. Now capable of 100% feature detection and coverage, LADS provides more accurate, high density digital depth and positional data of coastal waters down to 70 metres depth. Flying survey sorties at 145 knots, 500 metres above the sea and unhindered by reefs or shallows, LADS coverage can exceed 50 square kilometres an hour.

The most significant features include an increase in sounding rate from 168 to 900 soundings per second; variable sortie (altitude) heights; variable spot density from 2 x 2 metres to 6 x 6 metres; and a littoral functionality capable of measuring topographic heights to 50 metres.

LDCR David Sowter, RAN Commanded LADS until July 2008, when LCDR Peter Mellick, RAN, temporarily assumed Command, handing to LCDR Richard Cullen, RAN, in October 2008.

Originally developed by Australia’s Defence, Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) for the RAN, the Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS) was introduced to maximise the surveying and charting rate of effort. LADS can be deployed for a variety of hydrographic tasks where water depth and conditions are suitable. LADS is most valuable in shallow or complex areas such as the Inner Great Barrier Reef that are impractical and dangerous for traditional survey ships to operate safely and effectively.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

Flying Hours 496.39/600 82%Hydroscheme 75/92 82%

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June 2008- November 2008

Aircraft in HSS upgrade, Adelaide•••

system trials undertakenpersonnel training completedacceptance testing undertaken

10 November 2008 Aircraft returned to service • aircraft returned to service post HSS upgrade

11-12 November 2008 LADS Operational Airworthiness Audit • ensured compliance with policy and standards

November 2008 Survey operations, Proudfoot Shoal, QLD•

collection of survey data for charting purposes

December 2008- January 2009 Aircraft in Adelaide for maintenance period • scheduled maintenance undertaken

February 2009Survey operations, Hydrographers Passage (Swains Reef), QLD


March 2009Survey operations, Hydrographers Passage (Swains Reef), Capricorn Channel and Moore Reefs in the Coral Sea, QLD


10 March 2009 Search and rescue activities •LADS deployed to assist with search and rescue activities associated with Tropical Cyclone Hamish

April 2009 Departmental Management Audit • ensured compliance with policy and standards

April 2009 - May 2009Survey operations, Wyborn Reef to Cockburn Reef, QLD


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DEPLOYABLE GEOSPATIAL SUPPORT TEAM

DGST conducted a variety of tasks throughout the year, from testing and evaluating state-of-the-art equipment including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV), through to providing specialised surveying and products and services for the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust on Cockatoo Island.

The latter half of 2008-2009 provided a unique opportunity, with the Officer in Charge LCDR Ross Bowden, RAN, observing Royal Navy (RN) methodology for the conduct of REA during Exercise COMMANDO RAJAH, an RN-led multinational amphibious exercise conducted off the coast of Brunei. The remainder of the team deployed with HMAS MELVILLE to provide an additional small boat survey team to confirm navigationally safe areas for planned clearance of old World War II minefields in the waters off the Solomon Islands.

The Deployable Geospatial Support Team (DGST) is a small, Wollongong-based unit, manned and equipped to provide a fly in fly out hydrographic survey capability to the ADF.

The team is capable of responding to urgent requests for geospatial information or smaller hydrographic surveys with specialisation in the provision of military geospatial information to support amphibious operations.

DGST also undertakes hydrographic surveying tasks throughout the Australian Charting Area, including the Australian Antarctic Territory on an opportunity basis.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

Availability Days 365/365 100%Deployment Days 108/122 88%Hydroscheme 74/105 80%

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August 2008 H2 Course Instruction •assisted the Hydrographic School with instruction for ArcGIS, CARIS and practical SMB and ASV operations.

September 2008 REA Workup, Batemans Bay, NSW •maintenance of proficiency in rapid data acquisition and product creation

October 2008UUV TrialsExercise SEA LION

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assisted DSTO with trials of the REMUS 100 UUV. maintenance of proficiency in rapid data acquisition and product creation

January 2009 Assisted Hydrographic School• provided subject mater experts for instruction on

SMB operations

February 2009 REA Workup, Jervis Bay, NSW •maintenance of proficiency in rapid data acquisition and product creation

February 2009 - March 2009 Exercise SEA LION 1 • provided REA support for Amphibious Exercise

March 2009 Survey operations, Cockatoo Island • collection of survey data for charting purposes

April 2009 Beach survey operations, Beecroft Range, NSW •identification of suitable amphibious beaching areas in support of 4RAR small boat insertion and extraction training

28 May 2009 – 7 June 2009 Exercise COMMANDO RAJAH, Brunei •participation in multinational Amphibious Exercise

June 2009Prelude to Operation RENDER SAFE, Solomon Islands

•assisted HS BLUE Crew by conducting small boat hydrographic surveys

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MOBILE METOC TEAMS

MMT activities during the year covered a wide range of exercises, from predominantly single-service, serialised events such as Fleet Concentration Periods, through to the major multi-national joint/combined Exercise RIMPAC 08 in Hawaii. Close liaison with the Amphibious Task Group was maintained, through Exercises SQUADEX and SEA LION, and liaison also took place with the United States Navy, through the deployment of a MMT to the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS SHOUP.

The Relocatable Ocean Atmosphere Model (ROAM), which is a limited area model of the atmosphere and ocean, has been further embedded in routine METOC operations during the year, and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) continue to be developed for the manipulation and display of METOC data. The development of METOC products has been informed through participation in the Above Water Warfare and Anti-Submarine Warfare Operational Effectiveness Working Groups.

The Operational METOC Centre (OMC) provides two Mobile METOC Teams (MMT) to the ADF for employment, normally by assignment to Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC).

MMT may be embarked in ships or submarines, or deployed ashore, to coordinate METOC operations during activities with a particular requirement for METOC MGI, such as those with a significant amphibious, aviation or anti-submarine focus.

PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

Availability Days 730/730 100%Deployment Days 189/215 88%

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DATE ACTIVITY/EVENT ACHIEVEMENT/PURPOSEJuly 2008 - August 2008 Exercise RIMPAC 08 • 2 MMT deployed, one to HMAS ANZAC, the other

to the Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Task Group

July 2008 Principal Warfare Officer Warfare Assessment Week • deployed to HMAS MELBOURNE in Northern Australian Exercise Area

Exercise KAKADU • deployed to HMAS COONAWARRA

September 2008 - October 2008 Great White Fleet celebrations • joined USS SHOUP and USS PELELIU for transits of the Great Australian Bight

November 2008 Principal Warfare Officer Warfare Assessment Week • deployed to HMAS MELBOURNE in Western Australian Exercise Area

Fleet Concentration Period – West • deployed to support Commander Task GroupJanuary 2009 FFG missile firings and Electronic Support

Measures trials• deployed to HMAS MELBOURNE in Hawaii

February 2009 - March 2009 Exercises SQUADEX & SEA LION • deployed to HMAS KANIMBLA with Commander Australian Amphibious Task Group

March 2009 Fleet Concentration Period – East • deployed to Exercise Control in Fleet HQExercise TALISMAN SABER 09 • provided support to Tactical Floor Exercise

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oceanography & meteorologyNAVAL AIR STATION WEATHER & OCEANOGRAPHIC CENTRE (NWOC)

NWOC supports Fleet Air Arm operations from the Naval Air Station (NAS) Nowra, by providing information required for the safety and efficiency of air navigation, and for the tactical employment of aircraft, including assessments and forecasts of oceanographic conditions in the training areas adjacent to Jervis Bay. NWOC also provides services to the Parachute Training School, and small boat forecasts for the Jervis Bay area. Routine surface and upper air observations are provided to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) in support of national meteorological operations.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

Availability Days 244/240 102%

In addition to the routine METOC support provided by NWOC to aviation operations at Nowra, the centre has also supported Royal Singapore Air Force high altitude parachute training at Nowra and Parkes, and the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment trials of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat drops into Jervis Bay. NWOC staff have undertaken training in GIS, and ROAM has been set up to cover the airfield and local area to provide high-resolution numerical weather prediction data.

OCEAN DATA SERVICES (ODS)

ODS manages oceanographic observations collected by the ADF, and fulfils DOM’s national and international responsibilities for management of oceanographic data and services. This management process includes such aspects as quality control, storage, the creation of metadata in approved formats, and the rendering of consolidated datasets to the World Data Center. ODS staff also assist with capability development related to ocean observations and data management.

PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

Web Enabled Datasets

20/6 333%

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In 2008-2009, a new metadata entry tool has been deployed, which will be used to describe all data and services in DOM. It is fully compliant with the national ANZLIC metadata system, and is interoperable with Defence metadata for the geoportal provided under Joint Project 2064 (‘Geospatial Information Infrastructure and Services’). The ‘Instruction Manual for Oceanographic Survey Data Collection’ has been updated and sent out to the Fleet. It describes data collection methods and how to report observations to ODS. ODS staff have also co-operated with the mine warfare community to collect and digitise data.

METOC GEOSPATIAL SERVICES (MGS)

The MGS section is responsible for disseminating a range of METOC products to ADF users, and the general public, using GIS and internet technologies, through Defence intranets and the public internet. These products include near-real time METOC observations derived from satellites, ocean analysis and forecasts from Project BLUElink and climatological datasets. Climatological assessments of areas of interest or potential interest to the ADF are also produced. MGS staff contribute to the improvement of capability for product development and dissemination.

In 2008-2009, MGS staff have standardised the DOM web presence across the public internet, Defence Restricted Network (DRN) and Defence Secret Network (DSN). Web-based delivery is the primary method of disseminating a wide range of METOC data to ADF users, and a limited sub-set of the data is also made available to the general public for reputation enhancement purposes. A range of new datasets have been made available to ADF users, including near-real time satellite observations of oceanic surface winds, water vapour, rain rate and sea surface temperature. MGS staff have web-enabled the Geospatial Intelligence Library (GSIL) beaches database through the HMFEG’s DSN website. Metadata has been uploaded to the GeoPortal set up by Joint Project 2064, which went live to production agencies in February 2009.

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The RAN Hydrographic School (RANHS) is located within HMAS PENGUIN, at Mosman on Sydney’s lower north shore. The school comprises classrooms, a survey systems room, offices and a survey store. The RANHS is part of the Training Authority Maritime Warfare and is the authority responsible for providing category-specific training to all ranks of Hydrographic System Operator (HSO) sailor as well as Seaman Officers wishing to sub-specialise as Maritime Geospatial Officers- Hydrographic (MGO-H). The school utilises two Survey Motor Boats, echo sounders, side-scan sonar and a variety of other surveying equipment to deliver training.

Annually, the RANHS conducts two Basic Hydrographic Surveying Courses (BHSC), one Intermediate Hydrographic Survey Course (IHSC) and one H2 Hydrographic Surveying Course

ran hydrographic school

(H2SC). The three courses, in conjunction with completion of associated Competency Logs, achieve civil accreditation recognised through the Australian Capital Territory Accreditation and Registration Council that provides recognition towards achieving a Diploma of Spatial Information Services. H2SC graduates are also recognised as meeting the requirements of IHO Category B Hydrographic Surveyors.

The RANHS has undergone significant refurbishment throughout 2008-2009. The Paluma Classroom has been modified in preparation to support SML Upgrade Training, the main building has had air-conditioning upgrades and work commenced to improve the approaches and internal layout of the Hydrographic Stores Building.

In 2009 the FIG/IHO/ICA International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors renewed the accreditation for the RANHS H2 Hydrographic Surveying Course as a Category B course in ‘Nautical Charting’ and ‘Military Hydrography’ for a further period of six years (2009-2014).

Significant work has been undertaken throughout 2008-2009 to update RANHS course documentation in accordance with the Defence Training Model. Progress has been facilitated by the assignment of additional personnel to the RANHS, with work on this task continuing into 2009-2010.

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COURSE NUMBER OF GRADUATES

BHSC- Class 50/08 8 SMNHSO

BHSC- Class 51/09 10 SMNHSO

IHSC- Class 18/08 8 ABHSO

H2SC- Class 07/08 7- including 4 RAN Officers, 1 RNZN Officer, 1 Philippine Officer & 1 Australian Regular Army Sergeant

During 2008-2009, the RANHS provided the following training:

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The Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) is the headquarters of the AHS as well as the headquarters of the HMFEG.

The AHO is a purpose-built facility opened in 1994 and is located in the coastal city of Wollongong about 80 kilometres south of Sydney, NSW. It is the part of the organisation responsible for the planning and management of hydrographic surveys to be undertaken by the Hydrographic Survey Force and for the development and coordination of policy, plans and procedures to support hydrographic operations.

The AHO is where hydrographic data is assessed and managed to produce the paper and electronic navigational products and publications to meet the needs of the mariner and fulfil obligations as the national charting authority. It also houses those functional areas responsible for the overarching administrative, coordination, management and governance functions that are required across all elements of the HMFEG.

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LICENSING

In 2008-2009 the AHS entered into one new agreement for the commercial use of AHS material. The agreement permits the use of NtM information in an electronic service which will be delivered to mariners during their voyage, complimenting existing AHS electronic NtM services.

The AHS continues to manage a significant number of licenses permitting a wide range of commercial uses of AHS material in derived products which are aimed at a diverse spectrum of users. Revenue from royalties in 2008-2009 exceeded $900,000, representing more than a quarter of total revenue achieved.

The AHO receives hydrographic data from the Hydrographic Survey Force and other Navy sources, as well as various commercial and non-commercial civilian maritime agencies and port authorities.

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DATA MANAGEMENT

Data management activities focus on the receipt and registration of bathymetric, tidal and geodetic datasets and assessment of their accuracy and completeness in preparation for charting and other purposes.

During 2008-2009, receipt and registration activities kept pace with the inwards flow of data from both RAN and third party sources. Validation & Assessment and Tides & Geodetic activities have been heavily prioritised in 2008-2009 due to staff shortages, leading to an increased backlog in unassessed data.

BATHYMETRIC DATA 07/08 08/09RAN THIRD PARTY TOTAL RAN THIRD PARTY TOTAL

Surveys received & registered into the DHDB 50 170 220 39 225 264

Surveys assessed & promoted into the DHDB as validated data 5 50 55 60 31 91

Surveys awaiting assessment & promotion into the DHDB1 171 956 1127 165 1206 1371

Note 1: A further 250 RAN surveys have been appraised outside the DHDB and are awaiting promotion.

TIDAL & GEODETIC DATA 07/08 08/09

Tidal height and tidal stream datasets received/analysed 32/0 55/2

Tidal stream data records awaiting analysis 146 148

Survey mark geodetic observations received and analysed or reassessed 0 254

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The primary focus for 2008-2009 has been the continuation of production and release of ENC cells, predominantly derived from existing paper charts. In order to achieve this, it has been necessary to update numerous charts, particularly the replacement of a legacy of imperial (fathoms) charts with modern metric equivalents.

ENC coverage has grown by 222 cells in 2008-2009. There are now 544 cells in the current portfolio, against a planned total of approximately 750. ENC covering most ports and port approaches have been released while work continues on coastal passage and small-scale planning cells. It is anticipated that production will slow as the maintenance workload associated with updating the increasing number of existing cells grows. Production remains on track for completion of initial ENC coverage by January 2011.

Work on updating the paper chart and Raster Navigational Chart (RNC) portfolio to replace all imperial charts with modern metric coverage continued in 2008-2009. The 36 imperial charts

remaining in the portfolio now represent less than 10% of all Australian charts. Production remains on track for completion of metric coverage by December 2010 and will continue to contribute to increasing ENC coverage as the new products are compiled in parallel. Several new editions were also published to block shift charts to WGS84, allowing for ease of use with Global Positioning Systems and update of maritime boundaries.

In response to changes in demand and greatly increased use of web-based services, the AHS made the transition to a fully electronic fortnightly Notices to Mariners (NtM) service in January 2009. The change involved restructuring content, provision of a variety of download options to minimise file sizes as well as arrangements with selected chart agents to supply printed NtM for mariners who still require the printed versions. The new service has been very well received and the move to electronic NtM will save in excess of $300,000 in printing and distribution costs annually. The timeframe for preparation and publication of corrections has been halved from four to two weeks.

CHART PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

Chart production performance is detailed below:

products & services

PRODUCT/SERVICE 06/07 07/08 08/09

Paper charts & RNC- New Charts and New Editions 36 62 55

ENC- New Cells and New Editions 122 172 329Block corrections 103 179 217ENC updates 57 153 243Notices to Mariners 1179 1192 1421Initial ENC coverage of the Australian Charting Area completed

72%544/750

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NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS

Progress continued throughout 2008-2009 on the supply of researched and verified data to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) for inclusion in new editions of Sailing Directions covering Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Australian Antarctic Territory. The forthcoming second edition of the Australian Seafarers Handbook (AHP20) advances, however projected completion has been delayed from February 2009 to September 2009, due to personnel shortages.

The Chart Corrections Guide, which is to replace the existing Australian Chart and Publication Maintenance Handbook (AHP15) to meet RAN and Australian Maritime College requirements has also been placed on hold, pending recruitment activity.

The AHS has been undertaking the publication of the Australian National Tide Tables since 1963 and Seafarer Tides (a computer based variant) since 1995. The Tides and Geodetics Section again produced the 2009 editions on time despite personnel pressures. Production of these publications has impacted on other areas requiring tidal support, including delaying some new ENC production and loading of data into the Digital Hydrographic Database (DHDB).

Nautical publication performance is detailed below:

PRODUCT 06/07 07/08 08/09

Tide Tables 2 2 2

Publications 2 1 1

Chart production performance is detailed below:

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45THE CURRENT LISTING OF AHS CHARTS AND ENC IS AVAILABLE FROM THE AHS WEBSITE.

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AHS paper charts continue to be in high demand with over 230,000 charts and other products issued throughout the year. Revenue from the distribution of AHS products exceeded $3.5 million in the 2008-2009 financial year.

A major review of product prices was conducted in the second quarter of the financial year involving significant consultation with important stakeholders. New recommended retail prices were released in January 2009.

In February 2009, the AHS and the Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO) commenced a joint review of arrangements for printing of Australian paper charts. Current and emerging technology is being assessed with the view to finding options to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the print process. A report of findings and recommendations is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2009.

AHS foreign Print On Demand (POD) file holdings continue to provide a capability to supply up-to-date foreign charts at short notice for urgent Defence requirements. Of significance, during March 2009 in excess of 4,000 charts were printed by the AHS via POD to support a world-wide deployment of HMA Ships SYDNEY and BALLARAT. POD technology is one of the options being considered in the Chart Printing Review for the Australian charting series.

In April 2009, technical support was provided to install and test world passage coverage ENC in SYDNEY and BALLARAT during their transit from Cairns to Darwin.

SALES & DISTRIBUTIONPRODUCT DISTRIBUTION, SALES & REVENUE

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PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION 06/07 07/08 08/09

Distribution of Charts & Associated Hydrographic ProductsAustralian Sold 127,759 139,983 142,506

Issued 92,705 97,889 67,579British Admiralty Issued 15,630 19,157 22,940New Zealand Issued 1,608 2,539 1,467Other Issued 638 1,545 1,531

TOTAL 238,340 261,113 236,023

INVOICED SALES ($A)

Australian Manuscript & Digital Products 2,159,978 2,462,225 2,554,582

Royalties & Data Licensing 774,241 899,206 947,598

TOTAL 2,934,219 3,361,430 3,502,180

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ($AUD) 379,085 381,248 358,254

Product distribution performance is detailed below:

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DISTRIBUTION OF AUSTRALIAN ENC

Australian ENC are distributed primarily through the International Centre for ENC (IC-ENC). Uptake of Australian ENC has continued to grow as geographical coverage has expanded. With 544 published ENCs cells available at the end of June 2009, Australia has the second highest number of published cells of the 24 IC-ENC data producing members.

The graph below shows the total number of ENC available for each member country of the IC-ENC for distribution as at 30 June 2009.

In January 2009, the IC-ENC switched to selling ENC as individual cells from selling ENC as collections of ENC cells known as ‘units’. 2,470 Australian ENC units were sold from July to December 2008 and 14,536 Australian ENC cells were sold from January to June 2009.

Local distribution of Australian ENC under the Seafarer ENC banner to Defence, Government agencies, port authorities and pilots has also continued to grow during 2008-2009. From December 2008, Seafarer ENC distributed to the ADF has also included New Zealand ENC.

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The AusRENC provides independent standardised ENC quality assurance, consistency checks and international distribution services to its members. It works within the framework of IC-ENC and is a Regional ENC Coordinating Centre (RENC) as described by the IHO’s Worldwide ENC Database (WEND) principles.

AUSTRALIA’S REGIONAL ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHART COORDINATING CENTRE (AUSRENC)

06/07 07/08 08/09

ENC validation activities 302 473 943

ENC validation fees ($A) 7,480 10,748 38,566

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) joined the AusRENC in August 2008, facilitating the distribution of validated ENC through the IC-ENC global distribution network. This is an example of the close co-operation between Australia and New Zealand on hydrographic and charting matters and a significant step forward in the achievement of de-conflicted ENC coverage in the South West Pacific region.

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WWW.HYDRO.GOV.AU

The AHS website has experienced a significant increase in traffic with a steady increase in the number of customers making use of the eNotices Service with registrations well over 1500 users.

The ACI can now be viewed on GoogleEarth™ and was officially launched on 19th June 2009 to coincide with World Hydrography Day celebrations at the AHO.

This new version of the ACI enables mariners to view their planned trip and easily select the charts required. With the ACI, mariners can view all currently available AHS ENC Cells and Paper Chart limits as well as thumbnail images of paper charts to provide an idea of both what the chart looks like and where it is located on the earth. Charts viewed with the ACI contain links to their respective pages on the AHS website, providing quick access to associated NtM (updated fortnightly) and other metadata.

AUSTRALIA CHART INDEX (ACI) ON GOOGLE EARTH™

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OPERATIONAL & GIS SUPPORT

During 2008-2009 the AHS and DOM provided the following operational and GIS support to the ADF:

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► Operation CATALYST 2008-2009► Operation RENDER SAFE 2009► Operation RESOLUTE 2008-2009► Operation PNG ASSIST 2009► Multi-national joint and combined exercises, including:

• SEA EAGLE 2008• SWIFT EAGLE 2008• RIMPAC 2008• KAKADU 2008• HEADMARK 2008• BERSAMA LIMA 2008• SQUADEX 2009• TALISMAN SABER 2009• NORTHERN TRIDENT 2009• COMMANDO RAJAH 2009• SEA LION 2009• PULAU AUR 2009

► Principal Warfare Officer Sea Assessment Weeks► Fleet Concentration Periods► Provision of data for Mobile Asset Command and Control System (MAC2- ‘Blue Force Tracker’) for deployed forces► Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock Combat Management System► Navy Headquarters Future Maritime Warfare

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From December 2008- February 2009 a METOC officer was seconded to the BoM and embarked on the AURORA AUSTRALIS for a Southern Ocean/ Antarctica deployment.

As part of the additional charting activity undertaken, 15 chart-based products were produced including products for the Sydney Ferries Coronial Inquest and the HMAS SYDNEY II Commission of Enquiry.

ADDITIONAL MILITARY LAYERS (AML)

The milestone achievement of the first official AML dataset for the RAN Navigation Display System (NDS) was achieved in parallel with the Border Protection Command – Provisional Fisheries Surveillance Enforcement Line Fleet Chart Folio in December 2008.

ADF activity support continued with the production of AML for Exercises KAKADU and SEA LION, as well as ongoing support to HQJOC throughout the year. Support was also rendered to HMNZS TE KAHA whilst conducting activities in the West Australian Exercise Area.

AML production for the Submarine NDS commenced in the latter part of the year and will be refocussed to assist with the Submarine NDS Navigation Certification program throughout 2009-2010.

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FLEET CHARTING

Fleet charts published in 2008-2009 included 22 special charts for the Border Protection Command - Provisional Fisheries Surveillance Enforcement Line Folio in support of Operation RESOLUTE.

PERFORMANCE MEASURE

FY ACHIEVEMENT

New Fleet Charts/editions

51/30 170%

Activity 1 REA MMGI datasets

12/6 200%

RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) SUPPORTDuring 2008-2009, a total of 12 Activity 1 REA datasets were produced in support of ADF operations and exercises.

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INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Hydrography, oceanography and meteorology are physical sciences that are not constrained by national boundaries. AHS and DOM participation in international organisations in these fields protects Australia’s interests by maintaining an influential position in the development of international standards and ensuring our continuing access to international data sharing arrangements that support Defence and National requirements.

Significant work was undertaken during 2008-2009 to review and negotiate the bilateral supply agreement between the AHS and UKHO. The agreement underpins world-wide access to Australian paper and raster charts as well as distribution arrangements for a range of nautical publications covering the Australian Charting Area. The revised agreement is expected to be in force in December 2009.

In 2008-2009, representatives from the AHS and DOM contributed to the following international forums:

national & international activities

► 4th Extraordinary International Hydrographic Conference► Australia, Britain, Canada, USA and New Zealand (‘5 Nations’) METOC Meeting► ECDIS Stakeholders Meeting

►Group for High Resolution Sea Surface Temperature Data Users Symposium and Science Team Meeting

► IC-ENC Steering Group► IHO Capacity Building Sub-Committee ► IHO Colours and Symbols Maintenance Working Group Meetings► IHO Committee on Hydrographic Requirements for Information Systems► IHO Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica► IHO Hydrographic Services and Standards Committee► IHO Inter-Regional Coordination Committee► IHO Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure Working Group► IHO Tides and Water Level Working Group Meeting► IHO Transfer Standards Maintenance & Applications Development Working Group Meeting► IMO Navigation Safety Committee► Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission► International Oceanographic Data & Information Exchange► International Shallow Water Survey Conference► Names and Limits of Oceans and Seas Working Group► PNG National Maritime Safety Agency Chart Priorities Meeting► Quintripartite Maritime Subgroup Meeting (US, UK, Canada, Australia & NZ)► South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission► Worldwide ENC Database Meeting

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The AHS and DOM hosted representatives and conducted bilateral discussions with representatives from:

► Canadian Navy

►Defence Technology Agency New Zealand

► Land Information New Zealand► Royal New Zealand Navy

►Service Hydrographique et Oceanographique de la Marine (France) (SHOM)

► United Kingdom Hydrographic Office► United Kingdom Royal Navy

►United States Air Force – 14th Weather Squadron

►United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

►United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

►United States Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO)

►United States Navy – NATO Naval Underwater Research Centre

NATIONAL ACTIVITIES

At the national level, the AHS and DOM have continued participation in a number of forums relating to law of the sea, geodesy, tides and datums, geographic names, navigation services, spatial data management and standards for hydrographic surveys. AHS and DOM engagement in 2008-2009 includes:

► 14th Australasian Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Conference► ANZLIC Spatial Resources Discovery & Access Program Steering Committee Meeting► Asia Pacific Spatial Innovation Conference 2008► Australasian Hydrographic Society Meetings► Australian Government Metadata Working Group Meetings► Australian Meteorological & Oceanographic Society annual conference

► Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research workshop on numerical oceanic & atmospheric modelling

► Geospatial Data Producer Standards (GeoDAPS) Working Group► Global Ocean Observing System symposium► National Environmental Information System Inter-Departmental Committee► Navigation Services Advisory Committee► NSW Integrated Marine Observing System Committee► Ocean Policy Science Advisory Group Meetings► Oceans Policy Scientific Research & Development Framework Meeting► Office of Spatial Data Management Meetings► Permanent Committee on Tides and Mean Sea Level Meetings► Ports Australia Hydrographic Surveyors Working Group Meetings► Society for Underwater Technologies► Spatial@gov Conference 2009► Underwater Defence Technologies Conference

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The AHSCP provides a pathway for certification of hydrographic surveyors to international standards. The AHSCP has been operating for 15 years, has assessed over 170 applications and is recognised as a world leader in competency certification. The certification is designed to ensure that those employed as hydrographic surveyors have the appropriate skills, education and experience to undertake their tasks. It is especially useful for potential employers or contractors to know that prospective employees have been assessed to a common international standard.

In 2008-2009 the Hydrographer of Australia (Chair of AHSCP) received support from State Maritime authorities, the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ICSM) and the Council of Reciprocating Surveyors Boards of Australia and New Zealand (CRSBANZ) for the adoption of the AHSCP certification programme as the national competency standard for personnel carrying out hydrographic surveys related to safety of navigation.

THE AUSTRALASIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYORS CERTIFICATION PANEL

ENGAGING WITH GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY

Elements of the AHS, DOM and the HSF have maintained an active community and government engagement program throughout the year, including:

►60th Anniversary of Meteorology in the RAN celebrations

►Freedom of Entry to the City of Sydney parade

► Sydney Boat Show 2008

►Various ANZAC Day events around the country

►Regional careers events, school visits and work experience placements

►Instruction to the Advanced Marine Pilots Course – Sydney

► ‘Wings Over Illawarra’ air show

►Naval Air Station Nowra Air Day 2008, the Diamond Jubilee of the Fleet Air Arm

► Regional Science fairs

►Various presentations to University and community groups

In February 2009, the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AO, visited HMAS MELVILLE whilst touring Cairns Naval Base.

On 19 June 2009, the HMFEG hosted celebrations for the United Nations World Hydrography Day at the Australian Hydrographic Office in Wollongong, with guests from related areas of industry and academia. The theme for celebrations this year was ‘Hydrography-Protecting the Environment’. Federal Member for Cunningham, Sharon Bird, MP, represented the Minister for Defence. The event received local media attention as well as ABC radio coverage.

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ACCELERATED ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHART PROGRAMME (AEP)

A target to provide global ENC coverage by 2010 has been agreed by the IHO and International Maritime Organization (IMO). This is to facilitate the progressive introduction of mandatory carriage of Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) and ENC for all SOLAS class vessels from 2012. Australia, as a Member State of the IHO and IMO and a Party to SOLAS, is under an obligation to achieve initial ENC coverage of the Australian Charting Area (ACA) by the end of 2010. The AHS commenced the AEP in 2006 using outsourced production to augment its own capacity.

During 2008-2009, the AHS accepted the remediation and conversion of 38 paper charts and 90 one degree ENC cells. Of the remainder of the project to recompile 83 paper charts from source data (and the supply of chart based ENC), 46 charts and ENC have been delivered of

proJects & contracts

which 42 have been accepted. 29 charts have been published with the remainder undergoing acceptance reviews.

In accordance with the Contract Master Schedule the Contractor, L-3 Nautronix Pty Ltd is expecting to complete the project ahead of schedule, with final delivery in December 2010.

FISHERIES PROTECTION SURVEY & CHARTING PROJECT (FPSCP)

The FPSCP is a Government funded initiative for increased survey and chart production in the Torres Strait and Northern Great Barrier Reef areas funded to $18.5 million over three years, 2007-2010. The purpose is to enhance the capacity of maritime enforcement vessels to protect Australian waters from incursions by illegal foreign vessels.

Survey operations of the Torres Strait for Phase 2 of the project have been completed during the 2008-2009 financial year by the Contractor, Fugro Surveys Pty Ltd. The Contractor has delivered the Reports of Survey, tidal model and survey data which are currently being reviewed for acceptance, with the project expected to be completed on schedule.

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The FPSCP will also fund the external production of five Torres Strait charts and associated ENC by L-3 Nautronix Pty Ltd:

AUS837 – Olinda Entrance to Meer IslandAUS839 – Torres Strait Cairncross Islets to Arden IsletAUS840 – Arden Islet to East CayAUS841 – Kirkcaldie Reef to Boigu IslandAUS842 – Unji Point to Varzin Passage

Production of the first three charts will commence in August 2009, with the remaining two charts commencing after the validation and assessment of the contract survey data.

TIDES PROJECT

The AHS is responsible for providing tidal prediction services on behalf of the Australian Government. The AHS is currently working with a series of programs and manual processes to support these activities. These programs are costly and difficult to maintain, are user intensive, prone to human error, complicated to use and cannot all be run in a standard Wintel or Linux environment. The Tides Project will deliver a software system known as the Tidal Information System (TIS). The aim of the TIS is to improve the quality and efficiency associated with the management and production of AHS tidal and geodetic data, products and services for use in-house or for supply to third parties. Once completed, the TIS will replace a system that has been in use by the AHS for more than 20 years.

In March 2009, L-3 Nautronix Pty Ltd were engaged as the successful tenderer to deliver Phase 1 of the Project, incorporating the development of a detailed design description for the TIS. The design description will be used as the blueprint for building the TIS. Phase 2 of the Project will address interface gaps between current software and the database, which currently complicate production of publications such as the Australian National Tide Tables or Vertical Datum Diagrams.


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SOURCE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SDMS) & STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN)

The AHS has experienced a significant increase in the size of digital bathymetric survey datasets, with full resolution multi-beam datasets of 300-500 gigabytes regularly received from RAN and third parties. Survey datasets of one terabyte are expected within the next few years.

The SDMS has been developed in-house by our IT and Contracted Services sections to deal with these large survey datasets. The SDMS consists of an index database, a digital working area for data manipulation and appraisal, and a contract to duplicate incoming datasets. The SAN is to be upgraded from eight terabytes to 12 terabytes in 2009-2010. A local contract has been commissioned with PartnerIT for source duplication, near-line and a full copy off-site backup. Once the bathymetry is validated and thinned it is then promoted into the DHDB. The original full resolution datasets are retained in offsite storage.

GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES PROJECT (JP2064- PHASE 2)

The AHO JP2064 Server was installed at Holsworthy Barracks on 24 September 2008, and the workstation installed at the AHO on 18 December 2008. Site technician training was conducted throughout December 2008, prior to the delivery of the system. Metadata harvesting is continuing on schedule.

The GeoPortal was successfully delivered from the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) to DIGO on 13 February 2009 for transition to Defence. As at June 2009, the AHS has two products published on the GeoPortal; Paper chart AUS 200– Parramatta River and ENC AU5X200E– New South Wales, Port Jackson East. Until the AHO Classified Facility is completed, the relocation of the GeoPortal server from Holsworthy Barracks to the AHO will not proceed and thus will continue to be accessed remotely.

AHO CLASSIFIED FACILITY

In order to expand the AHO’s capacity to meet Defence requirements for secure communication and classified MGI production, the Wollongong office is to undergo renovations which will include the installation of a greatly improved secure facility. Originally scheduled for completion in late 2009, the facility upgrade has progressed to the detailed planning stage and is subject to approval of additional funding within Defence.


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RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT (JP1770)

JP1770 is scoped to provide maritime aspects of REA and will deliver enhanced data and information management capabilities at the AHO in Wollongong and DOM in Sydney. Deployable teams including DGST and MMT will be equipped for REA data collection, processing and dissemination. All first-pass documentation was completed in 2008-2009, however the Project Year of Decision has been delayed to 2013 for delivery in 2015.

FLEET METOC VIEWER

Fleet METOC Viewer is an extension to the ESRI ArcGIS product suite, which enables atmospheric and oceanographic observations and forecast model data to be displayed and manipulated. The system has been further developed during 2008-2009, mainly using expertise within DOM. The METOC Ocean Analysis Summary and METOC Ocean Forecast Summary products have been further automated, greatly reducing the time taken to generate them. New products have been developed to display atmospheric ducting conditions, which help assess the effects of the environment on radar performance. The Fleet METOC Viewer has also been developed to work with data from ROAM, enabling high-resolution METOC data, over areas of interest to the RAN, to be manipulated by ArcGIS.

HYDROGRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (HPS) STANDING OFFER

A Standing Offer for HPS was established with L-3 Nautronix Pty Ltd in November 2008 to supplement the AHS in-house production capability and provide a surge capacity to meet ADF and civil requirements for hydrographic charting. The Standing Offer delivers a service for the production and maintenance of hydrographic products to specific standards and specifications.


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ZONES OF CONFIDENCE (ZOC) PROJECT

The contract with L-3 Nautronix Pty Ltd for ZOC assessment of AHS surveys is now complete. The contract digitally captured 100% of the 2483 survey fairsheets that could be processed with 156 fairsheets unable to be processed. The ZOC assessment on 846 surveys out of a total of 970 (87%) have been delivered for acceptance. Those unable to be assessed were due mainly to poor survey geo referencing.

In July 2008, the ZOC Project delivered an interim management database containing captured and approved metadata in XML format, and the software tools to allow the Validation and Assessment team to continue to populate and view the database as new surveys are assessed. The ZOC database currently holds ZOC decisions for 858 surveys, and over 3949 ZOC polygons. This comprises ZOC decisions for all survey appraised since July 2008 and records from the previous database.

In early 2009 an enhancement to the interim database was delivered. This provided the capability to export ZOC database records in a variety of formats to support survey planning, charting and data requests.

The final phase of the Project is expected to commence in 2009-2010 and will create a geodatabase (such as an ESRI GIS database) to replace the existing Microsoft Access database. This geodatabase will facilitate powerful analysis of the survey metadata for future survey planning and will meet future DRN and DHDB requirements.


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DIGITAL HYDROGRAPHIC DATABASE (DHDB)

The DHDB reached an important milestone in 2008-2009 with the official transition from project status to ‘in-service’ in October 2008. Further improvements, including major hardware and software updates to deal with obsolescence, will be addressed under a Materiel Sustainment Agreement between Navy and DMO, signed in October 2008. Incremental changes will continue to be made to improve functionality and performance, including replacement of workstations during December 2009.

Key improvement milestones planned for 2009-2010 include:• replacement of the current tape storage system and servers to improve speed of access to data,• replacement of Oracle 8i with Oracle 10g to improve system speed (but using existing processes), and• business process analysis, aimed at reviewing how the DHDB is used in order to take greater advantage of system improvements and new software applications.

RASTER DATA CENTRE (RDC) CONTRACT

The RDC contract was renewed with L-3 Nautronix Pty Ltd in September 2008. The renewal involved a cost increase in the first year of the contract to cover a hardware system refresh and software enhancements for additional colour repromats required to support the Border Protection Command (BPC) chart portfolio. The RDC contract continues to provide chart maintenance services for the Australian paper chart portfolio and for the Seafarer RNC products.


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TACTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS VERSION 2 (TESS 2)

New versions of TESS 2, which are able to ingest data from the ‘Devil’ ocean observation system, and high resolution oceanic and atmospheric model data from the BLUElink system, have been delivered. Factory Acceptance Testing has been successfully completed, and Customer Acceptance Testing is being carried out, with assistance from DSTO. Final testing of the Devil version of TESS 2 has been completed, and this version will be released to the Fleet in July 2009. The BLUElink version of TESS 2 is a more complex upgrade, and will require a longer period of testing within DOM before it is ready for release to the Fleet.

PROJECT BLUELINK (NMPS 1823 & 1882)

Project BLUElink Phases 1 and 2 (with RAN funding provided by NMPs 1823 and 1882 respectively) are collaborative projects between the BoM, CSIRO and RAN. Since the last annual report, work has continued to bring BLUElink products into operational use in the RAN. Standard oceanographic products have been developed, and are being very well received by Defence users, particularly 92 Wing RAAF and the submarine community. Software enhancements have enabled the rapid generation of oceanographic products, as well as the development of a new set of tactical decision aids, such as evaporation duct maps. These new products will be trialled at the upcoming Exercise TALISMAN SABER in July 2009. In 2008-2009, data from the Relocatable Ocean Atmosphere Model (ROAM) has been used to support all Exercises in the Australian region.

During 2008-2009, an initial prototype of the Littoral Ocean Modelling System (LOMS) was delivered to the HMFEG under BLUElink 2, and data assimilation has been included in ROAM, resulting in a significant increase in forecast skill. NMP 1882 funding will enable BLUElink output to be included into RAN systems, for which a Statement of Requirement has been developed, and it is expected that the Request for Tender process will commence in the second half of 2009.


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FUTURE CAPABILITIESPLATFORM REPLACEMENT

The Defence White Paper 2009 announced the introduction of 20 Offshore Combatant Vessels (OCVs), which will replace existing capabilities for Patrol, Hydrographic and Task Group Mine Countermeasures. These vessels are currently planned for 2021-2023 and will be multi-role to meet the diverse tasking requirements. It is envisaged that up to four vessels will be available for REA and hydrographic survey.

The SML will be decommissioned at the end of their useful life between 2016 and 2021 and the HS will decommission between 2021 and 2023. Neither vessel types will receive significant capability upgrades in the interim.

The move to a multi-role vessel presents the challenge of significant project risk through the assumption that most survey tasking today could be delivered through autonomous surface, semi submersible and underwater vehicles instead of using systems integrated with survey vessel hulls. The AHS is closely monitoring developments in autonomous systems and has a number of project initiatives to mitigate against this risk.

future capabilities

BLUELINK 3

Noting the success of the first two phases of the BLUElink ocean forecasting project, the BLUElink partners have expressed an interest in continuing to a third phase, when BLUElink 2 completes in June 2010. Discussions between the partners have been taking place for some months, and the possible scope of such a project has been agreed. The BLUElink partners are currently exploring funding avenues to continue to develop this important capability.

ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION

Following on from the success of e-Notices, and to meet the ever-increasing demand for web-based delivery of products and services, investigations have commenced into development of web-based services, and particularly electronic distribution of products, to augment and potentially replace existing distribution methods for digital products. This will be progressed during 2009-2010.

WEBSITE UPGRADE

An upgrade to the AHS website, including cosmetic enhancements and functionality improvements, is expected to be progressed in 2009-2010.

THE YEAR TO COME...

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FORECAST TARGETS 2009 - 2010

the year to come

ELEMENT MEASURE PLANNED ACHIEVEMENT

Hydrographic ShipsUnit Ready Days 673 days

Mission Capable Days 673 daysHydroscheme Days 216 days

Survey Motor LaunchesUnit Ready Days 981 days

Mission Capable Days 981 daysHydroscheme Days 220 days

Laser Airborne Depth Sounder aircraft

Flying Hours 817 hours

Hydroscheme 105 days

Deployable Geospatial Support Team

Availability days 360 daysDeployment days 157 days

Hydroscheme 118 days

Australian Hydrographic OfficeAvailability days 365 days

Chart Production days 249 daysDefence Support 249 days

NAS Weather & Oceanographic Centre

Unit Ready Days 365 daysOperational 240 days

Mobile METOC TeamsUnit Ready Days 730 days

Deployment Days 200 days

Navigational Chart ProductionNew charts/editions 50

Electronic Navigational Chart cells

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Meteorological & Oceanographic Support

Unit Ready Days 365 daysHelp Desk support 249 days

OPERATIONS & EXERCISES

Operations and Exercises planned for 2009-2010 include the completion of Operation RENDER SAFE in July 2009, conducted in the Solomon Islands by HS BLUE Crew (embarked in HMAS MELVILLE) and DGST. Operation RENDER SAFE provides navigation access for mine hunters to conduct ordnance disposal.

HS BLUE Crew and DGST are also participating in Exercise TALISMAN SABER in Shoalwater Bay near Townsville in July 2009. This is a joint/combined Exercise culminating in an amphibious assault.

Exercise OLGETTA WARRIOR is planned for August and September 2009 in PNG. This amphibious Exercise will be supported by DGST embarked in HMAS KANIMBLA.

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HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS

21 hydrographic surveys are planned in support of Defence and national requirements. These are detailed in Hydroscheme 2008-2011 and Military HydrOcscheme 2008-2011.

Surveys will be focused on north east Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, approaches to Gladstone, Bonaparte Archipelago, Arnhem Land and Papua New Guinea. DGST are planning deployments to Kiribati and a survey of coastal Antarctica in 2009-2010.

A combined total of 706 survey days are planned across all data collection assets.

PUBLICATIONS

Future publications and target dates are:

PUBLICATION DATE REMARKS

Australian National Tide Tables October New edition annually

Seafarer Tides October New edition annually

Annual Summary of Notices to Mariners January New edition annually

Maritime Gazetteer Continuous revisionUpdated as required,

Internet only

AHP15 Australian Chart and Publication Maintenance Handbook (incorporating Chart Correction Log)

On hold until 2010 Update

AHP16 INT1 Symbology (incorporating paper chart and ENC symbology)*

2009-2010 New publication (*title TBC)

AHP20 Australian Seafarers Handbook September 2009 New edition

NP13 Australian Sailing Directions September 2008New edition,

co-production with UKHO

NP15 Australian Sailing Directions September 2009New edition,

co-production with UKHO

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DEFENCE CHARTING

In 2009-2010 the performance measurement for Defence Support services has changed from the number of Fleet Charts and Activity 1 REA Maritime MGI datasets to a readiness and availability target of 249 days. Despite the change in measurement, MGI support will continue to be delivered to the ADF without change.

The development of the Submarine Navigation Display System AML requirement in support of the NDS Navigation Certification program will progress in 2009-2010, as will GeoPDF development with the production of beta Standard Tactical Oceanographic Information Charts (STOIC). The AHS will continue to provide support for Projects JP2064 and JP1770 throughout the year to come.

Collaboration for the BLUElink Littoral Ocean Modelling System, being developed by CSIRO, will focus on the integration of Beach Intelligence data and Hyper-spectral Imagery trials. Further support will be offered through the development of High Resolution Bathymetric Gridded data in key areas of interest, as a baseline study for the development of an Australia-wide High Resolution Bathymetric Database.

PLANNED MMT DEPLOYMENTS

► Exercise TALISMAN SABER 09► Exercise OLGETTA WARRIOR► ASWEX09

►Principal Warfare Officer Warfare Assessment Week

► Fleet Concentration Period► Exercise SQUADEX/SEALION► Exercise CRIOX DU SUD► Exercise VITAL PROSPECT► Exercise RIMPAC► Exercise KAKADU

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contributions & acknowledgements

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Acknowledgement is given to these organisations that have supplied data to the AHS and DOM on an exchange or voluntary basis.

thank youcontributions & acKnowledgements

METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA

British Oceanographic Data Centre UK Met Office

Bureau of Meteorology University of Adelaide

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation US Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center

ESA - European Space Agency US Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment

EUMETSAT - European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites

US Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model Consortium

Geological Survey of Japan US National Center for Atmospheric Research

Geoscience Australia US National Climatic Data Center

Group for High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature US National Geophysical Data Center

IFREMER - French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea US National Oceanographic Data Center

ISCCP - International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project US Naval Oceanographic Office

MERSEA - Marine Environment and Security for the European Area US Naval Research Laboratory

NASA Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center USAF 14th Weather Squadron (Air Force Combat Climatology Center)

NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory Woodside Petroleum Ltd.

Remote Sensing Systems Inc World Data Center for Meteorology, Asheville

UK Hydrographic Office World Data Center for Oceanography, Silver Springs

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HYDROGRAPHIC DATA

3D Marine Mapping Mapping and Hydrographic Surveys Pty Ltd

Australian Maritime Complex Maritime Safety Queensland

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Newcastle Ports

Deakin University NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change

Defence Imagery & Geospatial Organisation NSW Maritime Authority

Department for Planning and Instrastructure WA NT Department of Planning and Infrastructure

ESRI Australia Limited PNG National Maritime Safety Authority

Flinders Ports South Australia Port Hedland Port Authority

Fremantle Ports Port of Brisbane Corporation

Fugro Survey Pty Ltd Port of Townsville Limited

Geoscience Australia Redborough Mapping Service

Gippsland Ports Sinclair Knight Merz

HWE Mining Pty Ltd Sonar Research and Development Ltd

Hydrographic Surveys Pty Ltd Sydney Ports Corporation

International Coastal Management Tonkin Consulting

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NOTICES TO MARINERS CONTRIBUTORS

The AHS would like to thank these individuals, vessels and organisations for contributing information to the Notices to Mariners service.

Contributor Locality Contributor LocalityA Calcutt Port Stephens, NSW MV Pacific Responder Keats Island, QLDHMAS Diamantina Jervis Bay, NSW SV Rhapsody First Stony Point, QLDL Ellis Manly, NSW Resident Naval Officer Thursday Island Thursday Island, QLDSV Fenella Cape Hawke, NSW MV Temple Bay Lloyd Bay, QLDK McGregor Crookhaven River, NSW C Wood St Crispin Reef, QLD

ACV Corio Bay

Wistari Reef, QLDD Amon

Kavieng, PNGApsley Strait, NT New Hanover, PNGPort Essington, NT

R PearceDreger Harbour, PNG

D’Arcole Islands, WA Hermit Island, PNGACV Dame Roma Mitchell Torres Strait, QLD MV Yue Dian 1 Manam Island, PNG

MV Frances BayPaluma Passage, QLD Mermaid Marine Australia Cape Hay, NTCairns, QLD M Scott Datmana Island, NT

MV Malu Baizam Cooktown, QLD HMAS Shepparton Clarence Strait, NT

R PriestNorth West Reef, QLD ACV Triton Sahul Banks, Timor SeaGoods Island, QLD HMAS Parramatta Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean

T JacksonPoint Danger to Sandy Cape, QLD

HMAS LeeuwinTetley Islets, QLDCape York, QLD

glossary

AB Able SeamanABCANZ Australia, Britain, Canada, USA and New Zealand – (’Five Nations’) ACA Australian Charting AreaACI Australian Chart IndexACV Australian Customs VesselADF Australian Defence ForceAEP Accelerated ENC ProgrammeAHO Australian Hydrographic OfficeAHS Australian Hydrographic ServiceAHSCP Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification PanelAM Member of the Order of AustraliaAML Additional Military LayersAMSA Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityANTT Australian National Tide TablesANZLIC Australia New Zealand Land Information CouncilAODC Australian Oceanographic Data CentreAODCJF Australian Oceanographic Data Centre Joint FacilityAODN Australian Ocean Data NetworkAPS Australian Public ServiceARC Admiralty Raster ChartASV Antarctic Survey VesselAusRENC Australian Regional ENC Coordinating CentreBHSC Basic Hydrographic Surveying CourseBoM Bureau of MeteorologyBPC Border Protection CommandCANHMG Commander Australian Navy HMFEG CAPT CaptainCARIS Computer Aided Resource Information System/ CARIS Ltd, CanadaCDRE CommodoreCMDR CommanderCMP Category Management PlanCOS HM Chief of Staff HMFEGCPO Chief Petty OfficerCRSBANZ Council of Reciprocating Surveyors Boards of Australia and New ZealandCSIRO Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research OrganisationDCIM Director/Directorate of Charting & Information ManagementDGST Deployable Geospatial Support TeamDHDB Digital Hydrographic DatabaseDID Director/Directorate of Innovation and DevelopmentDIGO Defence Imagery and Geospatial OrganisationDIGO-GAC DIGO Geospatial Analysis CentreDMO Defence Materiel OrganisationDODC Defence Oceanographic Data CentreDOM Director/Directorate of Oceanography and MeteorologyDRN Defence Restricted NetworkDSN Defence Secret NetworkDSTO Defence Science and Technology OrganisationECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information SystemENC Electronic Navigational Chart(s)FHQ Fleet HeadquartersFPSCP Fisheries Protection Survey and Charting Project

FY Financial YearGIS Geospatial Information SystemsGSIL Geospatial Intelligence LibraryH Hydrographer/ HydrographyH2SC H2 Surveying CourseHCA Hydrographic Committee on AntarcticaHI Hydrographic Instruction(s)HIPS Hydrographic Information Processing SystemHMAS Her Majesty’s Australian ShipHMFEG Hydrographic, Meteorological and Oceanographic Force Element GroupHMFEG HQ HMFEG HeadquartersHQJOC Headquarters Joint Operations CommandHPS Hydrographic Professional ServicesHS Hydrographic ShipHSF Hydrographic Survey ForceHSO Hydrographic Systems OperatorHSS Hydrographic Survey SystemIC–ENC International Centre for Electronic Navigational ChartsICSM Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying & MappingIHO International Hydrographic OrganizationIHSC Intermediate Hydrographic Surveying CourseIMO International Maritime OrganizationIOC Intergovernmental Oceanographic CommissionIODE International Oceanographic Data and Information ExchangeIOR Initial Operational ReleaseIT Information TechnologyJCCMETOPS Joint Command Centre Meteorological OperationsJP1770 Joint Project 1770- Maritime Rapid Environmental Assessment JP2064 Joint Project 2064- Geospatial Information Infrastructure & Services LADS Laser Airborne Depth SounderLAN Local Area NetworkLCDR Lieutenant Commander LEUT LieutenantLINZ Land Information New ZealandLOMS Littoral Ocean Modelling SystemLS Leading SeamanLSHSO Leading Seaman Hydrographic Systems OperatorLUB Light Utility Boat(s)MC Mission CapableMETOC Meteorology/Meteorological and Oceanography/ OceanographicMGI Military Geospatial InformationMGO-H Maritime Geospatial Officer (Hydrography)MGO-M Maritime Geospatial Officer (METOC)MGS METOC Geospatial ServicesMHC Mine Hunter CoastalMMGI Maritime Military Geospatial InformationMMT Mobile METOC Team(s)MoU Memorandum of UnderstandingMP Member of ParliamentNAS Naval Air Station

glossary

NATO North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationNAVOCEANO Naval Oceanographic Office (US)NDS Navigation Display SystemNGA National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US)NMSA National Maritime Safety Authority (PNG)NOAA National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (US)NtM Notice to MarinersNWOC NAS Weather and Oceanography CentreODS Ocean Data ServicesODSG Oceanographic Data Services GroupOMC Operational METOC CentreOPSAG Oceans Policy Science Advisory GroupOR Operational ReleasePCTMSL Permanent Committee on Tides and Mean Sea LevelPNG Papua New GuineaPO Petty OfficerPOD Print on DemandRAAF Royal Australian Air ForceRADM Rear AdmiralRAMSI Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon IslandsRAN Royal Australian NavyRANHS RAN Hydrographic SchoolRDC Raster Data CentreREA Rapid Environmental AssessmentRENC Regional ENC Coordinating CentreRMN Royal Malaysian NavyRN Royal NavyRNC Raster Navigational Chart(s)RNZN Royal New Zealand NavyROAM Relocatable Ocean-Atmosphere ModelSAN Storage Area NetworkSBLT Sub LieutenantSDMS Source Data Management SystemSIPF Solomon Islands Police ForceSMB Survey Motor BoatSML Survey Motor LaunchSOLAS Safety of Life at Sea Convention SOPAC South Pacific Applied Geoscience CommissionSSI Spatial Sciences InstituteSTOIC Standard Tactical Oceanographic Information ChartsTESS 2 Tactical Environmental Support System 2TIS Tidal Information SystemUASS Upper Air Sounding SystemUKHO United Kingdom Hydrographic OfficeUN United NationsUNCLOS UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982UNESCO UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization URD Unit Ready DaysUS United StatesUSAF United States Air ForceUSN United States NavyUUV Unmanned Underwater VehicleWEND Worldwide ENC databaseWO Warrant OfficerZOC Zone(s) of Confidence

ANNEXES

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ANNEX A- KEY PERSONNEL AS AT 30 JUNE 2009

HMFEG Commander and Hydrographer of Australia CDRE R. Nairn

HMFEG HeadquartersChief of Staff and Deputy Hydrographer CAPT B. BraceHead, Operations and Planning CMDR A. WithersBusiness Manager Ms. R. CusackQuality Manager Mr. M. Daveson

Charting and Information ManagementDirector, Charting and Information Management Mr. M. PrinceHead, Data Management LCDR J. McGannonHead, Product Delivery Ms. D. CoullsHead, Chart Production and Maintenance Ms. H. ThompsonHead, Nautical Information and Publications Mr. K. Slade

Innovation and DevelopmentDirector, Innovation and Development Mr. G. HomesHead, Doctrine and Futures CMDR A. McCrindellHead, Capability Development and Integration Mr. R. WestawayHead, Geospatial Intelligence and Innovation (Acting) Mr. G. DimeskiHead, Contracted Services Mr. M. JacksonManager, External Relations Mr. J. RandhawaManager, AUSRENC Operations Mr. N. Ligacs

Oceanography and MeteorologyDirector, Oceanography and Meteorology CMDR R. WoodhamDeputy Director, Oceanography and Meteorology LCDR A. YoungTechnical Director, Oceanography and Meteorology Mr. M. RutherfordHead, METOC Geospatial Services Group Mr. P. SliogerisHead, Ocean Data Services Group Mr. G. ReedOfficer In Charge, NWOC LCDR S. Wall

Survey UnitsCommanding Officer, HS RED LCDR P. HiattCommanding Officer, HS WHITE LCDR M. GulyasCommanding Officer, HS BLUE LCDR M. PounderCommanding Officer, HMAS PALUMA LCDR M. TokesiCommanding Officer, HMAS MERMAID LCDR D. SowterCommanding Officer, HMAS BENALLA LCDR W. StewartCommanding Officer, HMAS SHEPPARTON LCDR C. WatersonCommanding Officer, LADS LCDR R. CullenOfficer In Charge, DGST LCDR R. Bowden

Training authorityOfficer in Charge, RAN Hydrographic School CMDR M. Houston

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CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAus 22 Australia - North Coast - Northern Territory - Apsley Strait (Northern Sheet)

11° 12’ 18’’ S - 11° 30’ 00” S129º 57’ 42” E - 130º 28’ 24” E

1:50 000

Plan: Port Melville11° 24’ 36’’ S - 11° 25’ 54” S130º 24’ 30” E - 130º 25’ 24” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the northern approaches to Apsley Strait including Port Melville.

1:10 000

Aus 23 Australia - North Coast - Northern Territory - Apsley Strait (Southern Sheet)11° 40’ 00’’ S - 11° 57’ 42” S130º 31’ 54” E - 130º 47’ 00” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the southern approaches to Apsley Strait.

1:50 000

Aus 40 Australia - North West Coast - Western Australia - Yampi Sound15° 58’ 24’’ S - 16° 11’ 36” S123º 30’ 00” E - 123º 51’ 42” ENew chart referred to WGS84 datum and LAT, providing improved coverage of the approaches to Yampi Sound.

1:37 500

Aus 41 Australia - North West Coast - Western Australia - Plans in Western Australia (Sheet 1)Plans: Cockatoo Island16° 05’ 36’’ S - 16° 07’ 42” S123º 35’ 39” E - 123º 38’ 24” E

1:7 500

Koolan Island16° 07’ 36’’ S - 16° 09’ 32” S123º 43’ 21” E - 123º 46’ 05” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the ports of Koolan Island and Cockatoo Island.

1:7 500

Aus 43 Australia - North West Coast – Indian Ocean - Scott and Seringapatam Reefs13° 34’ 00’’ S - 14° 16’ 00” S121º 39’ 48” E - 122º 07’ 00” ENew chart providing improved coverage of Scott and Seringapatam Reefs.

1:75 000

Aus 54 Australia - North West Coast - Western Australia - Port Hedland20° 16’ 00’’ S - 20° 20’ 32” S118º 33’ 23” E - 118º 36’ 12” ENew chart with amended limits providing coverage of Anderson Point port development.

1:7 500

Aus 73 Australia - North West Coast – Plans in Western Australia (Sheet 4)Plans: Cape Cuvier24° 11’ 07’’ S - 24° 13’ 48” S113º 22’ 36” E - 113º 26’ 27” E

1:10 000

Carnarvon24° 51’ 36’’ S - 24° 54’ 57” S113º 34’ 39” E - 123º 46’ 05” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the ports of Cape Cuvier and Carnarvon.

1:12 500

ANNEX B- NEW CHARTS/EDITIONS PUBLISHED 2008-2009

NEW CHARTS PUBLISHED 2008-2009

CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAus 74 Australia - West Coast - Western Australia - Approaches to Useless Loop

25° 43’ 36’’ S - 26° 11’ 30’’ S113º 09’ 00” E - 113º 28’ 30” E

1:50 000

Plan: Slope Island26° 04’ 54’’ S - 26° 05’ 48’’ S113º 24’ 42” E - 113º 25’ 36” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the approaches to Useless Loop

1:7 500

Aus 122 Australia - South Coast - South Australia - Yatala Channel32° 08’ 12’’ S - 32° 13’ 30” S133º 31’ 50” E - 133º 41’ 42” ENew chart providing improved coverage of Yatala Channel and the port of Thevenard.

1:15 000

Aus 141 Australia - South Coast - Victoria - Plans in South West VictoriaPlans: Port Fairy to Warrnambool 38° 20’ 00’’ S - 38° 34’ 23’’ S142º 11’ 00” E - 142º 33’ 22” E

1:50 000

Apollo Bay38° 43’ 00’’ S - 38° 47’ 48’’ S143º 39’ 05” E - 143º 44’ 00” E

1:37 500

Loutit Bay 38° 30’ 55’’ S - 38° 34’ 15’’ S143º 57’ 56” E - 144º 01’ 53” E

1:25 000

Port Fairy38° 22’ 36’’ S - 38° 23’ 41’’ S142º 14’ 23” E - 142º 15’ 46” E

1:10 000

Warrnambool38° 23’ 21’’ S - 38° 24’ 41’’ S142º 28’ 10” E - 142º 29’ 33” E

1:10 000

Apollo Bay Harbour38° 45’ 07’’ S - 38° 45’ 44’’ S143º 40’ 15” E - 143º 41’ 14” E

1:7 500

Port Campbell38° 37’ 06’’ S - 38° 37’ 55’’ S142º 59’ 31” E - 142º 59’ 42” ENew chart with a plan providing improved coverage of the approaches to Port Fairy and Warnambool.

1:7 500

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CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAus 157 Australia - South Coast - Victoria - Port of Geelong and Approaches

37° 59’ 06’’ S - 38° 12’ 18” S144º 20’ 42” E - 144º 49’ 18” E

1:37 500

Plans: Point Henry Pier38° 06’ 47’’ S - 38° 08’ 04” S144º 25’ 30” E - 144º 27’ 50” E

1:10 000

Point Wilson Pier38° 05’ 29’’ S - 38° 06’ 06” S144º 32’ 06” E - 144º 33’ 19” E

1:10 000

Clifton Springs38° 09’ 08’’ S - 38° 09’ 22” S144º 33’ 00” E - 144º 33’ 30” ENew chart with general updating throughout including navaids upgrade referred to in temporary Notice to Mariners 996/2007

1:5 000

Aus 220 Australia - East Coast - Plans in New South Wales North CoastPlans: Brunswick River Entrance28° 31’ 54’’ S - 28° 32’ 42” S153º 32’ 37” E - 153º 33’ 42” E

1:12 500

Richmond River Entrance28° 51’ 49’’ S - 28° 53’ 18” S153º 32’ 34” E - 153º 35’ 54” E

1:12 500

Trial Bay30° 51’ 36’’ S - 30° 53’ 55” S153º 00’ 11” E - 153º 03’ 00” E

1:12 500

Wooli Wooli River Entrance29° 52’ 54’’ S - 29° 53’ 42” S153º 15’ 42” E - 153º 16’ 42” E

1:12 500

Coffs Harbour 30° 17’ 32’’ S - 30° 19’ 18” S153º 08’ 08” E - 153º 10’ 00” E

1:10 000

Tweed River Entrance 28° 09’ 42’’ S - 28° 11’ 18” S153º 32’ 01” E - 153º 34’ 00” E

1:7 500

Evans Head 29° 06’ 24’’ S - 29° 07’ 28” S153º 25’ 48” E - 153º 26’ 41” ENew chart referred to WGS84 datum. New plan of Evans River replaces plans of Clarence River and includes improved coverage of Tweed and Macleay Rivers

1:5 000

Aus 221 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales - Solitary Islands29° 52’ 00’’ S - 30° 20’ 00” S153º 08’ 00” E - 153º 28’ 18” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the Solitary Islands.

1:50 000

CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAus 222 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales - Clarence River and Approaches

29° 22’ 30’’ S - 29° 27’ 48” S153º 14’ 12” E - 153º 24’ 33” ENew chart providing improved coverage of Clarence River and the port of Yamba.

1:15 000

Aus 230 Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Approaches to Gold Coast Seaway27° 54’ 00’’ S - 27° 59’ 18” S153º 23’ 48” E - 153º 28’ 24” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the Gold Coast Seaway.

1:15 000

Aus 240 Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Great Sandy Strait (Southern Sheet)25° 29’ 25’’ S - 25° 59’ 41” S152º 52’ 06” E - 153º 11’ 40” ENew chart providing improved coverage of Southern Great Sandy Strait between Double Island Point and Turkey Island.

1:50 000

Aus 241 Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Great Sandy Strait (Northern Sheet)25° 01’ 50’’ S - 25° 32’ 06” S152º 44’ 18” E - 153º 03’ 48” ENew chart referred to WGS84 datum and LAT.

1:50 000

Aus 265 Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Approaches to Port Alma23° 21’ 30’’ S - 23° 35’ 30” S150º 51’ 30” E - 151º 01’ 06” E

1:25 000

Plan: Port Alma23° 33’ 36’’ S - 23° 35’ 30” S150º 51’ 30” E - 150º 53’ 06” ENew chart providing improved coverage of Port Alma and approaches.

1:10 000

Aus 489 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales - Jervis Bay to Sugarloaf Point32° 15’ 48’’ S - 35° 12’ 00” S150º 40’ 00” E - 156º 40’ 36” ENew chart providing medium scale coverage of the approaches to Port Jackson and Port Botany

1:500 000

Aus 645 Papua New Guinea - North Coast - Approaches to Port of Basamuk 5° 23’ 38’’ S - 5° 34’ 00” S146º 00’ 00” E - 146º 13’ 17” E

1:37 500

Plan: Port of Basamuk 5° 31’ 24’’ S - 5° 32’ 47” S146º 08’ 00” E - 146º 09’ 45” ENew chart providing coverage of the new port of Basamuk.

1:5 000



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CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAus 669 Papua New Guinea - New Ireland - North Coast - Plans in Papua New Guinea

(Sheet 11)

Plans: Tabar Islands 2° 30’ 09’’ S - 2° 52’ 46” S151º 45’ 46” E - 152º 12’ 18” E

1:75 000

Fangalawa Bay2° 47’ 04’’ S - 2° 53’ 00” S151º 10’ 30” E - 151º 19’ 19” E

1:25 000

Pigibut Bay2° 38’ 21’’ S - 2° 38’ 48” S152º 01’ 09” E - 152º 01’ 37” ENew chart providing improved coverage of Fangalawa Bay, Tabar Islands including Pigibut Bay.

1:5 000

Aus 672 Papua New Guinea - New Britain - North Coast - Tavanatangir Harbour 4° 45’ 30’’ S - 4° 49’ 46” S151º 38’ 16” E - 151º 41’ 42” ENew chart referred to WGS84 datum and LAT, providing improved coverage of Tavanatangir Harbour.

1:12 500

Aus 792 Australia - Tasmania - Trial Harbour to Low Rocky Point41° 49’ 12’’ S - 43° 04’ 24” S144º 34’ 30” E - 145º 33’ 54” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the west coast of Tasmania.

1:150 000

Aus 793 Australia - Tasmania - Low Rocky Point to South West Cape 42° 56’ 54” S - 43° 40’ 18’’ S144º 43’ 00” E - 146º 16’ 48” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the southwest coast of Tasmania.

1:150 000

Aus 795 Australia - Tasmania - South Cape to Storm Bay43° 06’ 06’’ S - 44° 19’ 42” S146º 37’ 36” E - 147º 37’ 00” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the southeast coast of Tasmania.

1: 150 000

Aus 796 Australia - Tasmania - Tasman Head to Cape Frederick Hendrick42° 45’ 24’’ S - 43° 59’ 24” S147º 15’ 06” E - 148º 14’ 30” ENew chart providing improved coverage of the southeast coast of Tasmania.

1:150 000

Aus 806 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales - Montague Island to Jervis Bay34° 57’ 12’’ S - 36° 20’ 06” S150º 06’ 54” E - 118º 36’ 12” ENew chart referred to WGS84 datum and LAT with new maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 807 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales - Cape Howe to Montague Island36° 13’ 54’’ S - 37° 35’ 24” S149º 49’ 12” E - 150º 48’ 36” ENew chart referred to WGS84 datum and LAT with new maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAus 812 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales - Nambucca Heads to Clarence River

29° 17’ 12’’ S - 30° 45’ 36” S152º 54’ 00” E - 153º 53’ 24” ENew chart referred to WGS84 datum and LAT.

1:150 000

Aus 813 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales Clarence River to Point Danger28° 08’ 00’’ S - 29° 37’ 18” S153º 13’ 00” E - 154º 12’ 24” ENew chart referred to WGS84 and LAT; includes maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 822 Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Port Clinton to Percy Isles21° 37’ 00’’ S - 22° 32’ 24” S149º 25’ 00” E - 150º 59’ 00” ENew chart referred to WGS84 and LAT; includes maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAus 4 Australia - North Coast - Queensland - Approaches to Weipa 1:75 000

Plan: Port of WeipaLimited new edition, only updated for horizontal datum shift to WGS84

1:15 000

Aus 57 Australia - North West Coast - Western Australia - Dampier ArchipelagoLimited new edition to update major change to port limit

1:75 000

Aus 58 Australia - North West Coast - Western Australia - Port of DampierLimited new edition to update major change to port limit.

1:37 500

Aus 63 Australia - North West Coast - Western Australia - Mary Anne PassageLimited new edition, only updated for horizontal datum shift to WGS84.

1:50 000

Aus 113 Australia - West Coast - Western Australia - Port of FremantleLimited new edition, only updated for horizontal datum shift to WGS84

1:7 500

Aus 195 Australia - East Coast - New South Wales - Approaches to Port KemblaA limited new edition to insert amended harbour limit and revoke designated anchorages.

1:25 000

Aus235 Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Approaches to Moreton Bay 1:75 000

Plan: Mooloolaba HarbourLimited new edition, only updated for horizontal datum shift to WGS84

1:10 000

Aus 257 Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Townsville Harbour and Ross River EntranceNew edition to resolve horizontal anomaly and includes latest surveys.

1:7 500



NEW EDITIONS PUBLISHED 2008-2009

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CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALE

Aus 299 Australia - North Coast - Torres Strait - Approaches to Thursday IslandNew edition with general updating throughout and horizontal datum referred to WGS84. Note: see temporary Notice to Mariners 671(T)/2009.

1:12 500

Aus 701 Australia - North Coast - Queensland - Vrilya Point to Duyfken PointLimited new edition, updated for maritime boundaries and horizontal datum shift to WGS84.

1:150 000

Aus 716 Australia - North Coast - Northern Territory - Gugari Rip to Cadell Strait including Arnhem BayNew edition to rectify vertical datum anomaly and updated for maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 755 Australia - West Coast - Western Australia - Cape Peron to Cape NaturalisteLimited new edition, horizontal datum referred to WGS84 and updated for maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 756 Australia - South West Coast - Western Australia - Cape Naturaliste to Cape LeeuwinLimited new edition, horizontal datum referred to WGS84 and updated for maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 757 Australia - South Coast - Western Australia - Cape Leeuwin to Point D’EntrecasteauxLimited new edition, horizontal datum referred to WGS84 and updated for maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 758 Australia - South Coast - Western Australia - Point D’Entrecasteaux to Point HillierLimited new edition, horizontal datum referred to WGS84 and updated for maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 759 Australia - South Coast - Western Australia - Point Hillier to Bald IslandLimited new edition, horizontal datum referred to WGS84 and updated for maritime boundaries.

1:150 000

Aus 762 Australia - South Coast - Western Australia - Investigator Island to Cape Le GrandLimited new edition, updated for maritime boundaries and horizontal datum shift to WGS84

1:150 000

Aus 763 Australia - South Coast - Cape Le Grand to Cape PasleyLimited new edition, updated for maritime boundaries and horizontal datum shift to WGS84

1:150 000

Aus 4620 Australia - Papua New Guinea - Percy Isles to Booby Island including Gulf of PapuaLimited new edition with amended chart limits for impact of withdrawn charts Aus 371, 372, 373, 374.

1:1 500 000

Aus 5000 Australian Index of Nautical Charts - Northern Portion

Aus 5001 Australian Index of Nautical Charts - Southern Portion

CHART TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS SCALEAX 0249E Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Approaches to Hay Point and Mackay 1:75 000

AX 0260E Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Broad Sound Channel and Shoalwater Bay 1:75 000

AX 0367E Australia - East Coast - Queensland - North Reef to Pine Peak Island 1:300 000

AX 0820E Australia - East Coast - Queensland - North Reef to Port Clinton 1:150 000

AX 0822E Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Port Clinton to Percy Isles 1:150 000

AX 0823E Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Percy Isles to Mackay 1:150 000

AX 6027S Australia - East Coast - Queensland - Cooper Point to Mackay Reef 1:150 000

NEW MISCELLANEOUS CHARTS PUBLISHED 2008-2009


NEW EDITIONS PUBLISHED 2008-2009

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ANNEX C- NEW ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS (SEAFARER ENC) PUBLISHED 2008-2009

CELL NAME TITLEAU302148 Bismark Sea - Cell 14AU302150 South Pacific Ocean - Enus Island to Emirau IslandAU303143 Bismark Sea - Cell 10AU303145 Bismark Sea - Cell 11AU303148 Bismark Sea - Cell 12AU303152 South Pacific Ocean - Masahet Island to Tabar IslandsAU303153 South Pacific Ocean - Cell 3AU304145 Bismark Sea - Cell 8AU304146 Bismark Sea - Cell 7AU304147 Bismark Sea - Cell 6AU304148 Bismark Sea - Cell 5AU304149 Bismark Sea - Cell 4AU304150 Bismark Sea - Cell 3AU304153 South Pacific Ocean - Tanga IslandsAU304154 South Pacific Ocean - Malum and Nuguria IslandsAU304155 South Pacific Ocean - Cell 2AU305146 Bismark Sea - Hankow Reef to Karkar IslandAU305147 Bismark Sea - Cell 1AU305148 Bismark Sea - Ottilien Reef to Whirlwind ReefAU305149 Bismark Sea - Vitu IslandsAU305150 Bismark Sea - Cell 2AU306153 Solomon Sea - Cell 16AU306156 South Pacific Ocean - Cell 1AU307152 Solomon Sea - Cell 14AU307153 Solomon Sea - Cell 15AU308149 Solomon Sea - Cell 10AU308150 Solomon Sea - Cell 9AU308151 Solomon Sea - Cell 8AU308152 Solomon Sea - Cell 7AU308156 Solomon Sea - South East Approaches to Shortland IslandsAU309153 Solomon Sea - Cell 6AU309154 Solomon Sea - Cell 2AU310135 Arafura Sea - Cell 6AU310136 Arafura Sea - Cell 4AU310137 Arafura Sea - Cell 2AU310153 Solomon Sea - Laughlan Islands to Woodlark IslandAU310154 Solomon Sea Cell 3

CELL NAME TITLEAU311125 Timor Sea - Sahul Banks NorthAU311126 Timor Sea - Sahul Banks North EastAU311131 Arafura Sea - Cell 11AU311132 Arafura Sea - Northern Approaches to Cobourg PeninsulaAU311134 Arafura Sea Cell - 7AU311135 Arafura Sea - Cell 5AU311136 Arafura Sea - Cell 3AU311137 Arafura Sea - Cell 1AU311146 Coral Sea - Cell 4AU311153 Solomon Sea Cell 5AU311154 Solomom Sea - Cell 4AU312120 Indian Ocean - Cell 34AU312121 Indian Ocean - Cell 33AU312122 Indian Ocean - Cell 32AU312123 Timor Sea - Fantome Shoal to Hibernia ReefAU312124 Timor Sea - Sahul Banks South WestAU312137 Gulf of Carpentaria - North Eastern Approaches to GoveAU312148 Coral Sea - Cell 5AU312149 Coral Sea - Cell 6AU312150 Coral Sea - Cell 7AU312151 Coral and Solomon Seas - Louisiade Archipelago - WestAU313120 Indian Ocean - Cell 31AU313121 Indian Ocean - Cell 2AU314121 Indian Ocean - Northern Approaches to Scott ReefAU314125 Western Australia - Penguin Shoal to Cassini IslandAU314128 Timor Sea - Northern Approaches to Joseph Bonaparte GulfAU314140 Gulf of Carpentaria - Cell 3AU315121 Southern Approaches to Scott ReefAU315122 Indian Ocean - Cell 3AU315123 Indian Ocean - Browse IslandAU315127 Western Australia - Buckle Head to Cape BernierAU316121 Indian Ocean – Lynher BankAU316122 Indian Ocean – Barcoo Shoal to Lynher BankAU317121 Indian Ocean - Baleine BankAU318117 Indian Ocean - Cell 8AU318118 Indian Ocean - Imperieuse ReefAU318121 Indian Ocean - Cell 6


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CELL NAME TITLEAU333130 South Australia - Great Australian Bight - Cell 2AU333131 South Australia - Great Australian Bight - Cell 8AU335114 Western Australia - Cape Freycinet to Geographe ReefAU335120 Western Australia - Investigator IslandAU335121 Western Australia - Baynes Rock to Termination IslandAU335123 Western Australia - Middle Island to Salisbury IslandAU335133 South Australia - Great Australian Bight - Cell 8AU335134 South Australia - Greenly IslandAU336115 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 2AU336116 Western Australia - Cow and Calf Rocks to Point IrwinAU336133 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 1AU336134 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 3AU336135 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 4AU337133 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 5AU337134 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 6AU337135 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 7AU337138 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 9AU337151 Tasman Sea - Cell 10AU338138 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 10AU339138 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 11AU339139 South Australia - Southern Ocean - Cell 12AU344144 Tasmania West Coast - Southern Ocean - Cell 2AU345145 Tasmania West Coast - Southern Ocean - Cell 1AU345146 Tasmania South Coast - Southern Ocean - Cell 2AU345147 Tasmania South Coast - Southern Ocean Cell 3AU402149 Bismark Sea - Mussau IslandAU403141 Bismark Sea - Baudissan Point to Bougainville BayAU403142 Bismark Sea - Cell 9AU403149 Bismark Sea - Western Approach to LavongaiAU403150 South Pacific Ocean & Bismark Sea-Lavongai to Djaui IslandAU404142 Bismark Sea - Cape Djeruen to Sissano LagoonAU404144 Bismark Sea - Aris Island to Vokeo IslandAU405144 Bismark Sea - Bogia Harbour to Cape PurpurAU405145 Bismark Sea - Karkar Island to Manam IslandAU405151 Bismark Sea - Cape Lambert to Lolobau IslandAU405152 Bismark Sea - St Georges ChannelAU406145 Bismark Sea - Approaches to MadangAU406146 Bismark Sea - Eastern Approach to MadangAU406147 Bismark Sea - Umboi Island to Long Island

CELL NAME TITLEAU406148 Bismark Sea - Cape Raoult to Dampier StraitAU406149 Bismark Sea - Willaumez Peninsula to Hook ReefAU406150 Bismark Sea - Bangula Bay to Willaumez PeninsulaAU406151 Solomon Sea - Cape Beachey to Cape KwoiAU406152 Solomon Sea - Southern Approach to St Georges ChannelAU407146 Huon Gulf - Schneider Point to LaeAU407148 Solomon Sea - Cell 12AU407149 Solomon Sea - Arawe Harbour to Aivet IslandAU407150 Solomon Sea - Kablumgu Cape to Montagu HarbourAU407151 Solomon Sea - Cell 13AU407156 Solomon Sea - Fauro Island to Oema IslandAU409146 Gulf of Papua - Mopu Inlet to Yule IslandAU409152 Solomon Sea - Northern Approaches to Woodlark IslandAU410146 Gulf of Papua - Pike Shoal to Caution BayAU410152 Solomon Sea - Woodlark IslandAU411147 Coral Sea - Beagle Entrance to Aroma PassageAU411148 Coral Sea - Aroma Passage to Table BayAU411150 Brumer Islands to Goschen StraitAU411151 Solomon Sea - Panabwal Group to Goschen StraitAU411152 Solomon Sea - Renard Island to East IslandAU412134 Northern Territory-Approaches to Milingimbi Inlet & ManingridaAU412135 Arafura Sea - Drysdale Island to Crocodile IslandsAU412152 Solomon and Coral Seas - Louisiade Archipelago - CentreAU412153 Solomon and Coral Seas - Louisiade Archipelago - EastAU412154 Solomon and Coral Seas - Rossel IslandAU413130 Northern Territory - Approaches to DarwinAU413134 Northern Territory - Milingimbi Inlet and ManingridaAU414126 Western Australia - Cape Londonderry to Cape BougainvilleAU414130 Northern Territory - Peron Islands to Anson BayAU414141 Gulf of Carpentaria - Approaches to Archer RiverAU415124 Western Australia - Maret Island to De Freycinet IslandAU416123 Western Australia - Adele Island to Macleay IslandsAU416124 Western Australia - Coronation Islands to Montgomery IslandsAU416130 Northern Territory - Upper Victoria RiverAU418122 Western Australia - Cape Baskerville to Gantheaume PointAU429113 Western Australia - Houtman AbrolhosAU430114 Western Australia - Clio Bank to Beagle IslandsAU432132 South Australia - Fowlers BayAU432158 Tasman Sea - Western Approach to Lord Howe Island


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CELL NAME TITLEAU432159 Tasman Sea - Eastern Approach to Lord Howe IslandAU433132 South Australia - Nuyts Reefs to Point Sinclair Including Yatala ReefAU434120 Western Australia - Mary Ann Haven To Starvation Boat HarbourAU434121 Western Australia - Approaches to EsperanceAU434122 Western Australia - Rossiter Bay to Tagon PointAU434123 Western Australia - Yorkinup Point to Sandy BightAU435116 Western Australia - Point D’Entrecasteaux to Broke ReefsAU435117 Western Australia - Oyster HarbourAU435118 Western Australia - Bald Island to Groper BluffAU435122 Western Australia - Cape Le Grand to Westall IslandAU437149 New South Wales – MerimbulaAU437150 New South Wales - Montague IslandAU439140 South Australia - Port MacDonnellAU439141 South Australia - Discovery Bay to Portland BayAU443148 Tasmania - Maria Island to Freycinet PeninsulaAU444145 Tasmania West Coast - Port DaveyAU444148 Tasmania East Coast - Tasman IslandAU5XXX54 Western Australia - Port HedlandAU5XX122 South Australia - Yatala Channel including ThevenardAU5XX140 Victoria - PortlandAU5XX153 Port Phillip - Port of GeelongAU5XX172 Tasmania - Port of HobartAU5XX175 Tasmania - Spring Bay including TriabunnaAU5XX610 Tasman Sea - Lord Howe IslandAU5XX672 New Britain - North Coast - Tavanatangir HarbourAU5X15P1 Northern Territory - Gugari RipAU5X32P1 Western Australia - Wyndham WharfAU5X41P1 Western Australia - Cockatoo IslandAU5X41P2 Western Australia - Koolan IslandAU5X64P1 Western Australia - OnslowAU5X73P1 Western Australia - Cape CuvierAU5116P1 Western Australia - Entrance to Mandurah EstuaryAU5116P2 Western Australia - Port Geographe MarinaAU5116P3 Western Australia - Mary Ann HavenAU5116P4 Western Australia - Starvation Boat HarbourAU5134P1 South Australia - Port Lincoln WharvesAU5134P2 South Australia - Proper BayAU5136P1 South Australia - Port Pirie Wharves and Entrance ChannelAU5136P2 South Australia - Port Bonython

CELL NAME TITLEAU5136P3 South Australia - Port BonythonAU5139P1 South Australia - Port GilesAU5139P2 South Australia - Klein PointAU5139P3 South Australia - ArdrossanAU5174P1 Tasmania - North West BayAU5174P2 Tasmania - SouthportAU5174P3 Tasmania - Port ArthurAU5174P4 Tasmania - Port HuonAU5174P5 Tasmania - Recherche BayAU5177P1 Tasmania - StrahanAU5177P2 Tasmania - Hells GatesAU5514P1 Solomon Sea - Kwaipan Bay WharvesAU5523P1 Huon Gulf - Lae HarbourAU5523P2 Huon Gulf - Voco PointAU5539P1 South Pacific Ocean - Lihir Island - Luise HarbourAU5622P1 Coral Sea - Port Moresby and Napa Napa WharvesAU5624P2 Solomon Sea - Samarai IslandAU5644P1 Papua New Guinea - North East Coast - Oro BayAU5651P1 Papua New Guinea - North Coast - Wewak WharvesAU5652P1 Papua New Guinea - North Coast - AitapeAU5652P2 Papua New Guinea - North Coast - Vanimo HarbourAU5669P1 South Pacific Ocean - Simberi Island - Pigibut BayAU5680P1 Bismark Sea - Simpson and Matupit HarboursAU5683P1 Bougainville - East Coast - Anewa BayAU5683P2 Bougainville - East Coast - Kieta HarbourAU5777P1 South Australia - Wallaroo Bay


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ANNEX D- SUMMARY OF CAPABILITY PERFORMANCE 2008-2009

Vessel Type Measure FY ACHIEVEMENTHydrographic Ships Unit Ready Days 730/730 100%

Mission Capability1 663/730 91%Hydroscheme2 247/259 95%

Survey Motor Launches Unit Ready Days 1012/1016 99.6%Mission Capability3 995/1016 98%Hydroscheme2 217/270 80%

Laser Airborne Depth Sounder aircraft Flying hours4 496.39/600 82%Hydroscheme5 75/92 82%

Deployable Geospatial Support Team Availability days 365/365 100%Deployment days6 108/122 88%Hydroscheme7 74/105 70%

Australian Hydrographic Office Availability days 364/365 100%Chart Production days 247/249 99%

NAS Weather & Oceanographic Centre Availability days8 244/240 102%

Mobile METOC Teams Availability days 730/730 100%Deployment days9 189/215 88%

Navigational Chart production New Charts/editions10 55/50 110%Electronic Navigational Chart Cells11 329/160 205%

Defence Support New Charts/editions12 51/30 170%Military Geographic Information (MGI) 12 12/6 200%

Oceanographic Database production Web Enabled Datasets13 20/6 333%

Initial ENC coverage completed [approximately 750 (planned) by January 2011] 544/750 (73%)

Notes:1. Mission Capable Days lost due to major equipment defects.2. Defects and inclement weather reduced achievement of Hydroscheme targets3. Mission Capable Days lost due to major equipment defects and delays in the Survey Motor Launch upgrade program.4. Flying hours underachieved due to a delayed return to service from sensor upgrade program, a change in scheduled maintenance and inclement weather.5. Delays in sensor upgrade led to underachievement of survey targets.6. Shortfall due to staff shortages and reduced demand for support to operations and exercises.7. Underachievement due to staff shortages and cancellation of survey taskings.8. Overachievement was due to additional requirements for forecasters to meet unscheduled activities.9. Deployment shortfall due to reduced demand for support to operations and exercises.10. Overachievement due to unplanned simple chart conversions.11. Additional software licenses and improvements to hardware enabled an increase in production beyond that forecast.12. Demand for products by Defence and approved civilian organisations exceed forecast. All requirements were met.13. Target exceeded due to process automation enabling more efficient dataset generation.

ANNEX E- AUSTRALIAN CHARTING AREA

Areas surveyed by the Royal Australian Navy since 1945

Area surveyed 1970 - 2008Area surveyed 1945 - 1969

Limit of Australia’s Charting AreaExclusive Economic Zone

Vanuatu

Solomon Islands

New Calendonia

Papua New Guinea

Australia

ANNEX F- AUSTRALIAN CHARTING AREA

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ANNEX G- MEETINGS/ COMMITTEES

Area of interest Committees/working groups HMFEG/AHS is involved with

Oceanography & Meteorology

► Intergovernmental Oceanographic Committee

► International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange

► Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment

► Oceans Policy Science Advisory Group

► Joint Technical Committee for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology

► Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research

Maritime Safety► IMO Maritime Safety Committee

► National Maritime Safety Committee

► PNG Maritime Safety Agency Meeting

Hydrography

► IHO Capacity Building Sub-Committee

► IHO Chart Standardization and Paper Chart Working Group

► IHO Colours and Symbols Maintenance Working Group

► IHO Committee on Hydrographic Requirements for Information Systems

► IHO Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica

► IHO Hydrographic Services and Standards Committee

► IHO Inter-Regional Coordination Committee

► IHO Limits of Oceans and Seas Working Group

► IHO Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure Working Group

► IHO South-West Pacific Hydrographic Commission

► IHO Standards for Hydrographic Surveys

► IHO Strategic Planning Working Group

► IHO Tidal Committee

► IHO Transfer Standards Maintenance and Application Development Working Group

► IHO World-wide Electronic Navigational Chart Database

Antarctica

► Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting

► IHO Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica

► International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators Annual Conference

► Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research

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Hydrographic training/ certification► Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel

► Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute

Infrastructure► Ports Australia Port Surveyors Working Group

► Ports Australia Port Operations and Technology Group

Navigation► Aids to Navigation Group

► IMO Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation

► Navigational Services Advisory Committee

Tides and Geodesy► ICSM Permanent Committee on Tides and Mean Sea Level

► ICSM Geodesy Technical Sub-Committee

Spatial Data Management

► ANZLIC Spatial Resources Discovery & Access Program Steering Committee

► ANZLIC Australian Government Metadata Working Group

► Geospatial Data Producer Standards Working Group

► Spatial Data Management Group

► Spatial Data Management Group- Licensing Working Group

► Spatial Data Management Group- Spatial Resources Discovery & Access Working Group

► Spatial Data Management Group- Schedule Working Group

Government► Border Protection Command Planning Advisory Working Group

► Joint Agencies Maritime Advisory Group

Miscellaneous

► Australia, Britain, Canada, USA & NZ (ABCANZ) Meetings

► Australian Shipwrecks Practitioners Group

► Committee of Geographic Names of Australasia

► ESRI User Group

► ICSM Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia

► ICSM Electronic Lodgement and Transfer of Survey Data Working Group

► Interdepartmental Committee on Law of the Sea

► Maritime Military Geospatial Information Working Group

► Maritime Quintipartite Sub-Group

► NATO Geospatial Maritime Working Group through HQJOC

ANNEX G- MEETINGS/ COMMITTEES

Documents

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