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This wiki is being used to support NIPWG working groups. Non NIPWG members e.g. other IHO working group members, marine experts, OEM personnel may contribute if authorised by NIPWG Chairman or Vice Chairman. Contact details can be obtained either at the users list page or here.


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The following product specificions are under the remit of NIPWG: ((table below is under construction))

ProdSpec number Abstract Scope
S-122 (Marine Protected Area) S-122 Abstract S-122 Scope
S-123 (Marine Radio Services) S-123 Abstract S-123 Scope
S-125 (Marine Navigational Services) Abstract Scope
S-126 (Marine Physical Environment) xx xx
S-127 (Marine Traffic Management) xx xx
S-128 (Catalogue of Nautical Products) xx xx
S-1xx (Marine Harbour Infrastructure) The Marine Harbour Infrastructure product intended use is to raise situational awareness before approaching a harbour. <\br>

Knowing a priori the layout of the berths as well as the services offered for berthing procedure and alongside is important in the berth-to-berth route planning process for an efficient harbour call. <\br> Knowing all the services they need while at port are available and accessible as well as having a smooth transition into their berthing position. <\br> The data will be able to be filtered according to needs to help reduce the cognitive burden on the mariner and presented in a way that is compact, organised and easily accessible.<\br> This information is also useful for shipping companies, brokers and other in the industry to optimize their planning.

The Marine Harbour Infrastructure describes relevant and data on harbour infrastructure, facilities and services in a harmonised form.

The main source of the data is information from harbour masters.


The main functions of the wiki will be explained at the Help pages.