Although proceedings will be in German, a number of English-language papers are likely to be presented while delegates are expected not only from Germany and Austria, but also neighbouring countries.

There will also be an exhibition of equipment and services.

In addition to a focus on river surveying, proceedings will deal with a wide range of hydrographic issues. Topics include Surveying of Coastal & Inland Waters, Marine Cartography & Geoinformatics, Environmental Monitoring & Coastal Zone Management, Applied Marine Geology & Geophysics, Construction & Maintenance of Shipping Channels and Harbours, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Tracing of Submerged Objects, and National & International Safety of Shipping.

Further event details are available from The German Hydrographic Society, Parkstrasse 8, D-21682 Stade, Germany (Tel: +49 4141 45353 Fax: +49 4141 45343 Web: www. dhyg.de).