The study involved examining current technology and that available in addition to administrative procedures. It also included making some long term projections of the work yet to be done and the time and resources that would be required to complete it under different scenarios.

Based in Monaco with offices in several other countries, IHMC specialises in providing expert advice on hydrographic management, organisation and technology for both developed and developing countries.

The IHMC group offers a wide range of much needed management services to the hydrographic and marine community. Specific expertise within the group includes hydrographic surveying, data acquisition systems, hydrographic data processing, marine navigation and offshore positioning, acoustics, marine cartography (including electronic charting), cartographic systems, maritime boundary delimitation and international liaison.